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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 August 13, 2018

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

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 August 13, 2018

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

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 August 14, 2018

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

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Does Salt Cause Heartburn?

By Steve Hood - July 28, 2015, Updated July 27, 2018

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 August 13, 2018

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

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Does Coffee Cause Heartburn?

By Steve Hood - June 17, 2015, Updated August 8, 2018

Caffeine is a heartburn trigger. Which coffee is best for avoiding acid reflux and heartburn? Points to consider are...

unsafe heartburn remedies during pregnancy

Unsafe Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy

By Steve Hood - June 8, 2015, Updated August 8, 2018

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, many OTC medications and natural heartburn remedies are unsafe. This is a list of remedies...

There are fewer heartburn remedies available during pregnancy. Many OTC heartburn medications and natural heartburn remedies are considered harmful to mother and baby. Check out the best heartburn remedies during pregnancy.

Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy

By Steve Hood - June 1, 2015, Updated July 27, 2018

Those who are pregnant have fewer remedies for heartburn relief. Many foods, herbs, and OTC medications are considered harmful...

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