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Acid Reflux Recipes - Enjoy & Share Your Own
<p>Do you have some favorite recipes but think you can't enjoy them any longer because of your acid reflux? The good news is that you can, with a few changes. Substituting heartburn-producing ingredients with those that don't give you problems, without losing the flavor, can be quite simple.</p> <p>You can enjoy these <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/heartburnfreerecipes/tp/Acid-Reflux-Recipes.htm" target="_blank">acid reflux recipes</a>, and you can share your own favorite heartburn-friendly recipes.</p> <p><strong>Related Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm">Safe Foods for Heartburn Sufferers</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods2.htm">Foods Okay in Moderation</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods3.htm">Foods Heartburn Sufferers Should Avoid</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/a/foodscausereflx.htm">Why Certain Foods Can Cause Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm">Meal Planning Tips to Prevent Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/schoollunches.htm">Heartburn-free School Lunches</a></li> </ul>
Creating Your Acid Reflux Diet
<p>There is a significant amount of debate going on between researchers and other professionals as to whether certain foods can cause heartburn. Granted, if you don't have an underlining condition that leaves you open to chronic heartburn, what you eat may not be a big deal. But if you are like me, there are certain foods that will trigger heartburn.</p> <p>Over the last couple of decades I've learned what my food triggers are, and what foods are safe for me to eat. If you are still struggling with the whole food / heartburn link, or if you want to know how you can help your friend or loved one suffering from chronic heartburn, you can use this <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/tp/Acid-Reflux-Diet.htm" target="_blank">acid reflux diet guide</a> to help you get started with creating your heartburn free diet.</p> <p><strong>Related Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/l/bl_hrtbrnrecord.htm" target="_blank">Heartburn Diary</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/a/foodscausereflx.htm" target="_blank">Why Some Foods Cause Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm" target="_blank">Foods Least Likely to Cause Heartburn</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/heartburnfreerecipes/tp/Acid-Reflux-Recipes.htm" target="_blank">Acid Reflux Recipes</a></li> </ul>
Living Well with GERD: Watch What You Eat
<p>One of the leading triggers of heartburn is the food we eat. Since we all have to eat, we need ways to prevent food from causing heartburn. This involves making wise food choices.</p> <p>There are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/a/foodscausereflx.htm">foods you should avoid if you suffer from heartburn</a>. Along with avoiding certain foods if they trigger your heartburn, there are some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm">meal planning tips</a> to have you avoid heartburn.</p> <p>Everyone is different; what may be a heartburn trigger for someone else may be safe for you to eat, and what others can eat with no problems will cause you a lot of discomfort. For this reason it is important that you keep a food diary to determine which foods are problematic for you.</p> <p><strong>Related resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm">Foods with little risk of causing heartburn</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/a/heartburnrecipehub.htm">Heartburn friendly recipes</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/bb/heartburneatout.htm">Dining out without heartburn</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/preventingheartburn/a/nohrtbrnpicnic.htm">Heartburn-free picnics</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/schoollunches.htm">Heartburn-free school lunches</a> </li> </ul>
Book Review: Healthy Digestion the Natural Way
<p>This is my review of the book "<a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/gifts/fr/Book-Review-Healthy-Digestion-The-Natural-Way.htm" target="_blank">Healthy Digestion the Natural Way</a>" by D. Lindsey Berkson. If you have read this book, you can share thoughts on it by clicking on the Comments link below this post.</p> <p><strong>Related Information:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/notdiagnosedyet/a/050503.htm">Heartburn</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/gerdacidrefluxdisease/a/knowaboutgerd.htm">GERD</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/understandingheartburn/ht/hiatalhernia.htm">Hiatal Hernias</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/pepticulcers/a/knowaboutulcers.htm">Peptic Ulcers</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/otherdigestivedisorder1/a/what_gallstones.htm">Gallstones</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsremedies/a/homeremedies.htm">Natural Remedies for Heartburn</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/qt/mealplanningtip.htm">Dietary Changes for Treating Heartburn</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/tp/8-Ways-to-Prevent-Heartburn.htm">Lifestyle Modifications for Treating Heartburn</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/antacid1/a/needantacid.htm">Antacids</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsremedies/a/h2blockers.htm">H2 blockers</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsremedies/a/protonpumpPPIs.htm">Proton Pump Inhibitors</a> (PPIs)</li> </ul>
Book Review: Coping with Chronic Heartburn
<p>This is my review of the book "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/gifts/fr/Book-Review-Coping-With-Chronic-Heartburn.htm">Coping with Chronic Heartburn</a>" by Elaine Fantle Shimberg. If you have read this book, you can share thoughts on it by clicking on the Comments link below this post.</p> <p><strong>Related Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/notdiagnosedyet/a/050503.htm">Heartburn</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/gerdacidrefluxdisease/a/knowaboutgerd.htm">GERD</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/understandingheartburn/ht/hiatalhernia.htm">Hiatal Hernias</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/pepticulcers/a/knowaboutulcers.htm">Peptic Ulcers</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/infantschildrenandreflux/a/infantgerdguide.htm">GERD in Infants</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/infantschildrenandreflux/a/childgerdguide.htm">GERD in Children</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/preventingheartburn/a/pregnancyhrtbrn.htm">pregnancy and heartburn</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/longtimesufferer/a/a051103.htm">Barrett's esophagus</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/understandingheartburn/a/heartburn_myths.htm">Myths About Heartburn</a></li> </ul> <ul> </ul>
Share Your Stories About Living With Chronic Heartburn
<p>Living with heartburn that occurs&#160; two or more times a week isn't easy. There are times when it can be very disruptive to your life and livelihood if the heartburn can't be brought under control. Many of us have found ways, other than medication, to get our heartburn under control.</p> <p>Maybe you have learned how to prevent heartburn from occurring at night, or you know what foods cause you heartburn. You may have also learned how you can eat out without suffering from heartburn afterward.</p> <p>You can share your <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/dailylife/tp/Your-Stories-About-Living-With-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">stories about living with chronic heartburn here</a>. There are several opportunities to share your stories and tips, and to see what others have to say.</p>
Do You Have Barrett's Esophagus?
<p>Have you been diagnosed with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/longtimesufferer/a/a051103.htm">Barrett's esophagus</a>? You can <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/u/sty/barrettsesophag2/barrettsesophagusstories/form.htm">share your experiences</a> with symptoms, what prompted you to go to your doctor, and how a diagnosis was made.</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/u/sty/barrettsesophag2/barrettsesophagusstories/form.htm">Share your story about living with Barrett's esophagus</a>!</p> <p><strong>Related resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/longtimesufferer/a/a051103.htm">What is Barrett's esophagus</a>?</li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/barrettsesophag2/qt/treatbarretts.htm">Treating Barrett's esophagus</a></li> <li> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/cs/articles/a/esophaguscancer.htm">Complications of Barrett's esophagus - Esophageal Cancer</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Studies concerning Barrett's esophagus and / or esophageal cancer:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/b/2011/07/27/research-finds-genetic-link-to-barretts-esophagus-esophageal-cancer.htm" target="_blank">Research Finds Genetic Link to Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer</a></li> <li> <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/b/2011/07/26/257017.htm" target="_blank">Higher Esophageal Cancer Risk in Patients with Fewest Symptoms?</a></li> <li> <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/b/2011/06/16/those-with-barretts-esophagus-at-lower-risk-of-cancer-than-previously-thought.htm" target="_blank">Those with Barrett's Esophagus at Lower Risk of Cancer Than Previously Thought</a></li> <li> <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/b/2011/05/29/improved-endoscopy-method-increases-detection-of-esophageal-pre-cancer.htm" target="_blank">Improved Endoscopy Method Increases Detection of Esophageal Pre-Cancer</a></li> </ul>
What Do You Wish Others Understood About GERD?
<p>What type of reaction have you gotten when you told someone you have GERD or acid reflux disease? Some of you have doubtless had someone, who may suffer from heartburn once a year, try to tell you they understand what you are experiencing. Or worse still, having someone tell you it's no big deal, pop an antacid and you'll be fine.</p> <p>Unfortunately, having a flare up with our GERD isn't just annoying. It can have a big impact on our lives. "Blakelylaw" describes it well:</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>"Those at a distance who are not familiar with the disease have no idea how debilitating a major attack can be and that it can take a few days for your body to recuperate afterwards &#038; get back to normal."</strong></p> <p>There are many aspects about living with GERD that non-sufferers don't understand. We often have to educate those around us.</p> <p>So, <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/u/ua/gerdacidrefluxdisease/What-Do-You-Think-Family-Friends-Should-Know-About-Gerd.htm" target="_blank">what do you wish others knew about living with GERD</a>. You can either leave your thoughts by clicking on the Comments link at the end of this post, or you can <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/u/ua/gerdacidrefluxdisease/What-Do-You-Think-Family-Friends-Should-Know-About-Gerd.htm" target="_blank">submit your reply here</a>.</p>
Avoid Heartburn While Traveling
<p>Warm weather, the open road, and the urge to get out of town - yes, vacation season is upon us. Traveling has many joys, but it can also be tough, particularly for people with heartburn. Unusual foods, eating on the run, and the overindulgence that often goes hand in hand with being on vacation can all contribute to a flare up of acid reflux disease. Combine that with the stress of jet lag and sleeping in unfamiliar surroundings, and you've got a recipe for putting the burn back into heartburn. However, by <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/dailylife/a/travel-hrtburn.htm">taking a few precautions when you travel</a>, you can have the vacation you dreamed of and leave your heartburn symptoms behind.</p>
Top GERD Treatments - Fundoplication Surgery
<p>Fundoplication is the standard surgical treatment for GERD. The purpose of the surgery is to reduce heartburn caused by acid reflux. For more information, check out the following resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/faq1/f/fundoplication.htm" target="_blank">What is Fundoplication Surgery?</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/faq1/f/fundotypes.htm" target="_blank">Types of Fundoplication Surgery</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/faq1/f/fundoperformed.htm" target="_blank">When Fundoplication Surgery is Performed</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/faq1/f/expectoffundo.htm" target="_blank">What to Expect After Fundoplication Surgery</a></li> </ul> <p>Have you had fundoplication surgery? You can share your experiences by clicking on the links below:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/u/sty/medicalprocedures/fundoplicationexperiences/" target="_blank">What Made You Decide to Have Fundoplication Surgery?</a></li> <li><a href="http://heartburn.about.com/u/sty/medicalprocedures/wishyouknewaboutfundoplication/form.htm" target="_blank">What Do You Wish You Knew Before Your Fundoplication Surgery?</a></li> </ul>

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What Triggers Heartburn Or Acid Reflux?
By Paul MacIver
Acid Reflux – also known as Heartburn - is caused when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, causing an uncomfortable burning sensation.

Almost everyone experiences heartburn at some point in their life. However if these symptoms occur more than two days a week for several months, a person may have Acid Reflux Disease, otherwise known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).


Acid reflux occurs when the valve separating the esophagus and stomach (known as the lower esophageal sphincter) does not close properly, allowing acid to travel up into the esophagus. This often occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes more often than it should, and at inappropriate times.

Acid reflux can be triggered off by a number of things:

Eating the wrong food - including acidic, spicy, or fatty food, or even over-eating before bedtime.

A medical condition - can also trigger heartburn, including Hiatus Hernia, or pregnancy

Heartburn Drugs Linked to Hip Fractures in Women
Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking who take heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for two years or longer may be more likely to sustain a hip fracture.
FDA Panel Backs New Device for Chronic Heartburn
An implantable device to treat chronic, severe acid reflux disease has moved one step closer to approval.
Study: Acid Reflux Prevalence Increasing
The prevalence of weekly heartburn and other symptoms associated with acid reflux rose by almost 50% over the last decade, according to one of the largest studies ever to examine the issue.
Are Acid Reflux Drugs Overused?
Many people who take popular antacid pills like Aciphex, Dexilant, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix don't need them, according to a series of studies presented here at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting.
Men, Women May Experience Acid Reflux Differently
Men and women experience symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux differently, a new study shows.
Barrett's Esophagus May Be Less Risky Than Thought
People with Barrett's esophagus, a complication of heartburn and acid reflux disease, are at risk of developing a deadly kind of cancer at much lower rates than doctors previously believed, a new study shows.
Some Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to C. diff
The popular class of acid reflux medication that includes Aciphex, Dexilant, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix is associated with an increased risk of diarrhea caused by the bug Clostridium difficile (C. diff).
Heartburn, Reflux Seen in 9/11 Survivors
Many people who were exposed to the dust cloud after the terror attacks on Sept 11, 2001, may have developed lasting heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
New Genetic Clues to Esophageal Diseases
Researchers have discovered three genetic mutations that may play a role in the development of esophageal diseases, a study shows.

for example.

Lifestyle habits - are also to blame, like undue stress, smoking, or consuming excess caffienated beverages.

Exercises - Lying down or bending over on a full stomach can also trigger heartburn, as can being overweight, along with any exercises that cause increased pressure on the abdomen, and wearing tight clothes.

Unless treated, Acid reflux disease may lead to more serious medical conditions. Acid reflux can eventually erode the lining of the esophagus - a condition known as Erosive Esophagitis.

Gastroesophageal Reflux can even occur in infants – a common symptom being spitting up. More than half of all babies experience reflux during their first few months of life. A small number of infants can suffer severe symptoms due to Gastroesophageal Reflux.

Fortunately Acid reflux is curable and a doctor can prescribe appropriate treatments, some of which can heal areas of the esophagus that have been eroded by acid reflux.
Paul MacIver writes about a variety of health related topics. Visit the Acid Reflux website to read more about heartburn, acid reflux and GERD, and various treatment options available. You may freely reprint this article as long as nothing is changed, this resource box is included with all links intact.

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