How Did Heartburn Get Its Name?

Heartburn is defined by “Merriam Webster Online Dictionary” as: “a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum due especially to spasmodic reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.”
An Odd Name
Oddly enough, heartburn is not connected with your heart. Heartburn’s burning discomfort in your lower chest is connected to a sometimes accompanying [...]

Natural Heartburn Relief Methods

Heartburn, that burning sensation at the lower end of the esophagus, is far too common. In some cases, heartburn may be caused by more serious medical concerns. You will want to get your physician’s advice to rule out such before undertaking natural heartburn relief.

If yours is common heartburn, there are a number of natural heartburn [...]

Heartburn: Is Food the Culprit?

Heartburn is a common complaint, with at least 50 percent of the adult population in the U.S. experiencing it once a week or more. Heartburn varies from one individual to another, but most agree that it is a burning or uncomfortable sensation at the top of the abdomen, just behind the breastbone.
Heartburn’s True Cause
The main [...]

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