Herbal Remedies for Acid Reflux & Heartburn

  It’s estimated that 20% of the population suffer from heartburn, indigestion or acid reflux at least once a week. Acid reflux and heartburn occur when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) allows acid from the stomach to flow back up into the esophagus. This causes pain, burning and discomfort in the chest. Read more...

Find Out What's Causing Your Heartburn

There are many terms for acid reflux, such as heartburn, indigestion, GERD, dyspepsia, but whatever you call it; it’s a condition that can occur throughout your life. Approximately 20% of Americans experience symptoms of heartburn at least one time a week. Acid reflux occurs when the stomach contents leaks back into the esophagus causing irritation in the esophagus and symptoms of heartburn, nausea, regurgitation, coughing, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, hiccups, sore throat and hoarseness. There are several causes of acid reflux and its best to determine what the cause is so you can fix it before stomach acid can damage the esophagus. Read more...

Medications to Treat Acid Reflux, Heartburn & Indigestion

Is heartburn keeping you up at night? Do your get acid reflux after every meal you eat? Have you tried treating your symptoms naturally with no avail?  Then it may be time to try a medication for acid reflux. If your indigestion occurs daily or more than three times a week then it’s recommended to start a heartburn medication.  Most acid reflux medications are available over the counter (OTC), but if symptoms of heartburn persist then it may be time to check in with your doctor as this maybe indicative of a much more serious problem than indigestion.  Read more...