Heartburn and Acid Reflux

Coffee is often a cause of heartburn, so the ones who love this beverage need to learn the connection between coffee and heartburn. This health problem is caused by the excess of stomach acid that reaches in the esophagus. These acids lead to an irritation which later turns into a burning sensation. The main substance [...]

If you are experiencing heartburn, indigestion and other digestive discomfort after eating wheat-based foods then there is a good chance that your body has difficulty producing the enzymes that are needed to break down wheat. This can mean you are gluten intolerent, or simply sensitive to wheat and other gluten grains like rye and barley. [...]

Some people experience indigestion and heartburn after eating certain fruits. But is it the fruit causing the problem, or an underlying condition? There are two types of fruit which may cause symptoms of heartburn in some people: citrus fruits (e.g. orange, lime, lemon) and tomatoes. Since people react in different ways to various types of [...]

Apple is a wondrous fruit, but can it cure heartburn and acid reflux? Old style home remedies are coming back in fashion as people become disillusioned with the hype, cost and side effects of pharmaceutical medication. Not to mention the fact that it often simply does not work; particularly in the case of chronic heartburn. [...]