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The Human Digestion Process (or, What Happens after You Eat Food)
Digestion is the process of changing food into a form that the body can absorb and use as energy or as the raw materials to repair and build new tissue. Digesting food is a two-part process that's half [more…]
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Common Symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
GERD is a tricky condition to identify. Its symptoms mimic those of other common medical conditions. The following list represents the primary symptoms of GERD: [more…]
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Reflux-Risky Seasonings
One way to avoid reflux is to keep away from foods that may trigger it. According to the NBHA (National Heartburn Alliance), the following spices are more likely to cause heartburn than others: [more…]
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How Your Weight Affects Heartburn
Carrying extra body weight, especially around your middle, raises your risk for heartburn. So how do you know if you’re at risk? A BMI (body mass index) higher than 24 is considered overweight. BMI is [more…]
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Foods that Trigger Heartburn
What you eat and drink may raise your risk of heartburn. This list shows you some foods that are more likely to cause reflux and heartburn, so stay away from these: [more…]
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Heartburn and Reflux Key Words
To better understand things related to heartburn and reflux, recognize the following key terms that describe treatment, symptoms, and basic information about the two conditions: [more…]
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Risk Factors for Reflux and Heartburn
Risk factors make it more likely you’ll get reflux, but it’s not a certainty. As a basic rule, the risk factors for heartburn and reflux fit neatly into one of three basic categories: [more…]
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Facing the Facts about Esophageal Cancer
Heartburn is common. Esophageal cancer isn't. According to the American Cancer Society, less than 1 percent (0.4 percent to 0.5 percent) of the people with Barrett's esophagus progress to esophageal cancer [more…]
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Evaluating Your Esophagus
When you're talking about tests, this section is the Big Time for your esophagus. To reach this level of testing, you must exhibit symptoms of GERD which suggest esophageal damage that requires your doctor [more…]
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Defining Digestion
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Heartburn and Reflux For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Knowing the common signs of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is your first step to recognizing if you may have a problem. To prevent heartburn and reflux, keep away from certain seasonings, foods [more…]
Found in: Health & Fitness
