April 23, 2007
- The Main Cause of Heartburn
Many things are said to be the cause of heartburn. Certain foods are claimed to be the cause of heartburn. Eating too fast is also listed as a cause of heartburn, along with large meals.
The main cause of heartburn, however, seems to be none of these. Rather, the main cause of heartburn appears to be [...]
April 16, 2007
- Does Food Cause Heartburn?
Heartburn frequently occurs after eating. Sometimes it is almost immediate. Other times, it is longer, but it still appears to be linked to food. This is why so many people believe food causes heartburn.
If so, what is the food that causes heartburn?Identifying the Food that Causes Heartburn
Identifying the food that causes heartburn for a particular [...]
March 19, 2007
- Can Cranberry Juice Cause Heartburn When Pregnant?
Many people like to drink cranberry juice to ward off urinary tract infections. A 1994 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that cranberry juice does help with such medical concerns. Some pregnant women drink it solely for that purpose. Others have a craving for the juice, or simply enjoy it. [...]
March 11, 2007
- Why Do I Have Heartburn?
Heartburn is experienced by more than 70 million Americans every year. After a large meal, when bending at the waist or lying down after a meal, many people have that sudden burning sensation in the upper abdomen. Some experience a sour or bitter taste in their mouths. Why?
What Causes Heartburn?
Food and stomach juice that backs [...]
