Electronic cigarettes are popular yet the medical industry is just beginning to learn about the side effects of their use.1 From a cursory review of e-cigarette forums and social media platforms, a potential association between vaping and heartburn is found.2 With e-cigarette users voicing concern about a connection between vaping and heartburn (a symptom of […]
Potassium supplement side effects increase the risk of heartburn and irritate GERD symptoms. Minimize potassium heartburn risk by following these simple steps.
Probiotics prevent heartburn by balancing microorganisms in the intestines to improve digestive health and reduce the instance of acid reflux.
Anticholinergic effects of medications like Benadryl cause acid reflux and heartburn by slowing digestion and by compromising the closure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
Chewing gum for heartburn is an effective natural remedy. Scientific studies show that chewing gum for 30 minutes after a meal can wash refluxed stomach acid back into the stomach and reduce stomach acid levels.
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can cause heartburn, acid reflux and GERD when the small intestine overgrows with unhealthy bacteria. Find out how to treat and prevent SIBO.
Heartburn can be avoided in most cases. But what’s causing it? A heartburn journal can help determine what food, activity, or event may be your trigger.
There are 3 levels of OTC medications for treating heartburn and acid reflux: antacids, histamine receptor blockers (H2 blockers), and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s).
