Archive for July, 2011
Comments Off
Video #65 – Mayo Clinic Explains What is Heartburn, Acid Reflux, GERD
Many people have symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, often called acid reflux. This video shows how the esophagus works and how acid can splash into the esophagus because of a hiatal hernia or weakness of the valve called the lower esophageal sphincter. Mayo Clinic has a very large team with an international reputation [...]
Comments Off
How to Reduce Heartburn During Pregnancy
Many mothers-to-be are anxious to find out how to reduce heartburn during pregnancy? Of course, you have to stop smoking and drinking alcohol to protect their babies, but the healthy practice also may help them reduce heartburn, U.S. doctors say. Members of the American College of Gastroenterology say hormones and the enlarging uterus make heartburn [...]
