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Elevation Therapy for Heartburn at Night - Time To Sleep On An Incline: Elevation therapy can prevent acid reflux symptoms like heartburn at night. If you have nighttime heartburn, consider one of these popular sleep solutions: wedge pillow, under mattress wedge, or adjustable bed. They can decrease your risk of acid erosion from acid reflux and GERD. #howtotreatheartburn #heartburn #acidreflux #nighttimeheartburn #heartburnatnight #wedgepillow #mattresswedge #adjustablebed #adjustablebedframe

Elevation Therapy For Heartburn At Night: Time To Sleep On An Incline

By Steve Hood - June 17, 2019, Updated June 20, 2019

Do you ever have heartburn at night when trying to sleep? Did you know elevation therapy (sleeping on an...

These health issues are Candida symptoms. Treat Candida overgrowth with these simple tips involving Candida diet, essential oils, and natural supplements.

12 Candida Symptoms & How to Treat Candida Naturally

By Steve Hood - July 9, 2018, Updated April 13, 2019

What Is Candida Overgrowth? Candida is a yeast (a type of fungus) that is commonly found in the digestive...

Contents of chocolate and side effects from eating chocolate can lead to acid reflux, but should everyone prone to acid reflux or GERD remove chocolate from their diet? Which form of chocolate is less prone to causing acid reflux? White chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate? What about carob as a substitute?

Chocolate and Acid Reflux: Can Chocolate Cause GERD?

By Steve Hood - April 12, 2018, Updated April 17, 2019

CHOCOLATE!!! Do I have your attention? If you’re anything like me, I do. I love chocolate! Luckily over the...

GERD and fibromyalgia have been found to have a bidirectional association. Understanding how GERD and fibromyalgia correlate is essential in determining the correct GERD remedies and fibromyalgia remedies to pursue as treatment.

GERD & Fibromyalgia: The Bidirectional Association

By Steve Hood - November 3, 2017, Updated February 20, 2019

GERD and fibromyalgia are bidirectionally related with fibromyalgia patients at slightly greater risk of developing GERD than GERD patients...

PPI Side Effects - PPIs and Liver Damage: Heartburn medications known as Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs) have been linked to liver damage. A lack of stomach acid due to the use of PPIs allows the growth of Enterococcus bacteria in the intestines. Enterococcus bacteria can spread to the liver from the intestines and cause liver damage. If you take heartburn medications, you may be at risk of liver damage.

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked To Liver Disease

By Steve Hood - October 26, 2017, Updated February 20, 2019

Researchers have linked proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to liver disease. PPIs make changes to gut bacteria that promote liver...

Potassium and Heartburn: Potassium is a crucial mineral needed by the body for proper function of cells, tissues, and organs. Potassium supplements are often taken or prescribed for treating certain health conditions. Unfortunately, potassium has the potential to cause heartburn symptoms. Heartburn with potassium supplements is common. Potassium heartburn is caused by the following side effects…

Potassium Heartburn From Supplements

By Steve Hood - October 12, 2017, Updated February 20, 2019

Potassium supplement side effects increase the risk of heartburn and irritate GERD symptoms. Minimize potassium heartburn risk by following these...

20 of the most common causes of acid reflux that you need to know about. These acid reflux causes may weaken the LES or increase sensitivity to acid reflux symptoms by irritating the esophagus and raising stomach acid levels. Know what’s causing acid reflux and heartburn in order to find the correct acid reflux remedies.

What Causes Acid Reflux?

By Steve Hood - October 5, 2017, Updated February 20, 2019

Top 20 list of the most common causes of acid reflux that lead to GERD. The following causations weaken...

Aloe vera for heartburn and other acid reflux symptoms: Aloe vera can be used as a natural acid reflux remedy to provide heartburn relief and promote healing of the digestive tract. Check out the different ways aloe vera can be used for the relief of acid reflux symptoms.

Aloe Vera For Acid Reflux Symptoms

By Steve Hood - September 18, 2017, Updated February 20, 2019

Aloe vera can be used internally as a natural acid reflux remedy to provide relief from heartburn symptoms and...

The Mediterranean diet and drinking alkaline water are proven better for treating acid reflux symptoms than PPIs. Consider diet as an option for treating reflux. Diet changes are safer than heartburn medications.

Mediterranean Diet Treats Acid Reflux Better Than Medications

By Steve Hood - September 13, 2017, Updated February 20, 2019

The Mediterranean diet and drinking alkaline water are shown to be better at treating acid reflux symptoms than PPIs....

Iron deficiency remedies like iron supplementation can cause acid reflux and heartburn. Click to find heartburn remedies when taking an iron supplement. #HeartburnRemedies #AcidRefluxRemedies #IronDeficiency #IronSupplement

Iron Deficiency and Acid Reflux

By Steve Hood - September 1, 2017, Updated February 20, 2019

Iron deficiency can irritate GERD symptoms and acid reflux can lead to iron deficiency. Both medical conditions have close...

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