Heartburn and Peppermints Do Not Mix

December 132009

Peppermints-No Good For Gerd

Peppermints-No Good For Gerd

Do you suck on the free peppermints after eating a meal? You may want to say thanks but no thanks. It is just about the worst thing to do when you have heartburn.

The reason that peppermint may increase you having heartburn is that it relaxes the sphincter muscle which lays between your stomach and esophagus. This will allow stomach acids to flow back into your esophagus.

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Foods That Cause Acid Reflux

September 62009

Foods That Cause Heartburn

Foods That Cause Heartburn

There are some foods and behaviors that contribute to both gastric reflux and it’s symptoms. The foods that cause acid reflux sufferers are: alcohol, coffee, high fat foods, chocolate, carbonated soft drinks, peppermint, tomatoes, oranges, cruciferous vegetables, dairy products, and milk.


The eating behaviors that exacerbate gerd consist eating food within up to 3 hours before bedtime and eating too large of meals.


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I Need Immediate Heartburn Relief

July 42009

Need Fast Heartburn Relief

Need Fast Heartburn Relief

I am very uncomfortable around the center of my chest it is almost like I swallowed something whole believe it or not. I also am burping quite a bit. I think I have heartburn, or acid reflux, and I think it could be caused by drinking too much red wine— can anyone relate? or give me heartburn relief advice.

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What Are Some Good Natural Remedies For Acid Reflux?

June 152009

Acid Reflux Symptoms

Acid Reflux Symptoms

I am just curious. One of my relatives has acid reflux symptoms, and we would like to avoid all the pharmacutical drugs, and am looking for some natural remedies for acid reflux disease, any suggestions.

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I Recently Incurred Acid Reflux Does Anyone Know A Natural Remedy At Home Or I Can Buy To Help?

June 152009

Burning Acid Reflux

Burning Acid Reflux

Back in May I was hospitalized, I was feeling a tightness in my chest and a lot of burning as well. My doctor diagnosed me with Acid Reflux disease and I was wondering if anyone else has ever had it and what was it that you took to help. I am mostly interested in natural alternatives for acid reflux, let me know what helps you with your acid reflux symptoms.

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