Researchers estimate that as many as 45% of pregnant women experience heartburn at some point throughout their pregnancy. While it may seem like a random symptom, there is a rhyme and a reason behind why heartburn pops up so frequently during pregnancy, even for women who have never had heartburn before in their life. Today we’re going to walk you through exactly what causes pregnancy heartburn and highlight the 3 main things that contribute to heartburn during pregnancy.
Read MoreFor many of our readers, heartburn at night is the worst. All you want to do is get a good night’s sleep, but instead you’re afflicted stomach pains, acid back up, and more. In today’s blog, we’re going to tell you exactly why your heartburn is worse while you sleep, and the simple way you can relieve your nights of it— by changing your sleeping position.
Read MoreLosing weight can be difficult when exercising only makes your acid reflux worse, and dieting with acid reflux just seems too complicated to even attempt. We know it can be tough, but with just a little thought and creativity you could be well on your way to a healthier you. Here are 10 meal plan ideas to help you lose weight while keeping your acid reflux in check.
Read MoreYour esophagus is the piece of your digestive system that connects your throat with your stomach, moving food and liquid through it. This system would not be complete without one crucial feature: the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). But what is the LES, and how can it make a difference in your everyday quality of life? Let’s find out.
Read MoreIf you’ve recently been diagnosed with GERD, achalasia, chronic acid reflux, or another related disorder, you may be hearing a flurry of terms that you’re unfamiliar with. Today we’re going over the very basics esophagus function and terminology so that the next time you talk to your reflux specialist, you’ll know a bit more about how this integral part of your digestive system is supposed to work in the first place.
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