by Susan Berman | Acid Reflux, Lifestyle, Silent Acid Reflux, Symptoms and Diagnosis
When a person goes to the doctor and explains their symptoms: burping and burning in their chest after eating, waking up in the morning coughing, clearing their throat or even mucous dripping down from postnasal drip, the doctor more than likely will diagnose a severe...
by Susan Berman | Acid Reflux, Lifestyle, Symptoms and Diagnosis
We live in a world that has a medication for everything. The pharmaceutical companies make billions and most of the world takes at least one type of medication. But, before there were medications, there were natural remedies. Foods and herbs that helped our ailments...
by Susan Berman | Acid Reflux, Lifestyle, Silent Acid Reflux, Symptoms and Diagnosis
Did you know that when proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) are taken for an extended period of time it can wreak havoc on your system? It is only masking your symptoms; the acid is still there, you just can’t feel it. It interferes with vitamins and minerals being...
by Susan Berman | Acid Reflux, Lifestyle, Silent Acid Reflux, Symptoms and Diagnosis
Many times, I hear people saying, “even water gives me heartburn!” Surprisingly, that can be very true. Think of it this way, if you were to fill up a bowl with soup and then poured water over it, what do you think will happen? Yes, it will overflow. Now...
by Susan Berman | Diet and Food, Lifestyle
Everyone is talking about “mindfulness.” What are they all saying? Mindful of what? Eating? Sleeping? My surroundings? What’s it all mean? Well if you are a sufferer of acid reflux and you want to take control of your health issues, then mindfulness...
by Susan Berman | Lifestyle
Exercising and heartburn can be a common theme together. When someone has heartburn, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) becomes relaxed and allows the acid from the stomach to float up through the esophagus. You see the LES should be closed for business, but acid...
