Knowing what to eat if you have acid reflux at restaurants can be a very challenging experience.  However, as long as you are dedicated to watching what you eat, you will most certainly be able to get through this challenge and enjoy eating out with your family and friends.  The hard part can be accepting […]

There is a very common condition called globus pharyngis that is best described as feeling like there is a lump in your throat.  Though this condition can be caused by many different factors, acid reflux is one of the leading causes of globus pharyngis. 
Forty five percent of the population will experience globus pharyngis at some […]

If you suffer from heartburn or other GERD symptoms, you know how important it is to be able to shorten the acid reflux duration.  Though some symptoms can be practically unnoticeable, others can be uncomfortable or even painful.  Therefore, the longer the acid reflux duration, the more discomfort you feel.
Fortunately, there are effective ways to […]

When it comes to preventative action, you need to learn GERD triggers that affect your body the most and cause your symptoms to become aggravated. There are many different theories on the cause of acid reflux – but the majority focus on the behaviors and condition of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES - a valve-like […]

GERD can frequently begin as early as infancy, though most infants do stop showing the symptoms as grow into childhood.  Unfortunately though, a small number of children ranging from 5 to 17 years of age do indeed suffer from GERD and require relief acid reflux remedies can provide.   If you suspect that your child is […]

Although acid reflux is quite common, the range of symptoms heartburn can produce is surprisingly broad, with some symptoms that are easily recognizable, and others that are more unusual and can therefore be difficult to recognize as symptoms caused by heartburn.
If you suspect you may be suffering from symptoms heartburn may have triggered – whether […]

Non erosive reflux disease (NERD) is one of many types of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).  Typically speaking GERD causes a condition referred to as esophagitis, which is the slow erosion of the lining of the esophagus.  However, in non erosive reflux, this erosion does not occur.  That being said, it does not mean that NERD […]

There are a variety of different ways that you can treat acid reflux naturally.  For many people who suffer from frequent acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), natural and non-drug remedies are the preferred method for not only treating their symptoms, but also preventing them from recurring.
The following are examples of common natural remedies […]

Choking often occurs with night time acid reflux, but silent acid reflux can also cause choking, coughing, and other throat related issues.  Although commonly referred to as silent reflux, the actual term for this particular form of acid reflux is Laryngopahryngeal reflux (LPR).
What is LPR?  Laryngopharyngeal reflux is similar to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in […]

Choking can be a very startling and upsetting experience for many acid reflux sufferers, both infants and adults alike.  The symptom of choking usually occurs at night when a person is sleeping, and choking is what tends to wake the person up who then usually violently coughs to clear their throat and catch their breath.
Why […]