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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...

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...

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....

Low acid coffee reduces the instance of heartburn, acid reflux, and other digestive disorders and should be considered when on a low acid diet. This article covers how low acid coffee lowers heartburn and the best low acid coffee brands.

Low Acid Coffee for People with Heartburn and Acid Reflux

By Steve Hood - April 3, 2017, Updated June 3, 2019

Low acid coffee provides those with heartburn, acid reflux, and other digestive disorders a promising alternative to standard coffee....

Lacto-Fermented Food For Heartburn: Lacto-fermented foods and beverages help prevent heartburn, acid reflux and GERD by introducing good gut bacteria to the digestive tract. improving good gut flora is one of the top natural acid reflux remedies available. This in-turn makes lacto-fermented food for acid reflux treatment one of the best ways possible to prevent chronic acid reflux otherwise known as GERD.

Lacto-Fermented Foods and Beverages Treat Heartburn

By Steve Hood - November 17, 2016, Updated July 31, 2019

Lacto-fermented foods and beverages are beneficial in preventing the occurrence of heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD. These foods provide...

Chewing Gum for Heartburn: Do you get heartburn after meals? Chewing gum for acid reflux is a natural remedy that can eliminate heartburn and other acid reflux symptoms. Chewing gum gets the salivary glands going. Saliva is a natural acid reducer that contains bicarbonate, an antacid. Saliva also acts as an acid rinse and digestive aid that can eliminate acid reflux symptoms. There’s also a 4th way chewing gum relieves acid reflux symptoms...

Chewing Gum for Heartburn

By Steve Hood - November 27, 2015, Updated February 20, 2019

Chewing gum for heartburn is an effective natural remedy. Scientific studies show that chewing gum for 30 minutes after...

Milk can coat the esophagus and stomach to provide temporary relief from heartburn. Its barrier against acid is soothing but it's a temporary heartburn remedy. Milk can actually increase heartburn in the following 4 ways...

Does Milk Help Heartburn?

By Steve Hood - November 25, 2015, Updated June 18, 2019

Milk can be helpful for immediate heartburn relief but heartburn is likely to rebound. There are more effective natural...

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Heartburn Journal for Isolating Triggers

By Steve Hood - August 4, 2015, Updated September 18, 2018

Heartburn can be avoided in most cases. But what's causing it? A heartburn journal can help determine what food,...

Salt and heartburn connection

Does Salt Cause Heartburn?

By Steve Hood - July 28, 2015, Updated February 20, 2019

Is salt the cause of your heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD? Some think there's a connection between salt intake...

Cold brew coffee decreases the chances of getting heartburn when drinking caffeinated coffee.

Cold Brew Coffee Lowers Heartburn Risk

By Steve Hood - July 22, 2015, Updated June 12, 2019

Cold brew coffee is the best way to reduce the chance of heartburn when drinking caffeinated coffee. If you...

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