Is Heartburn Making Your Life Miserable

Is Heartburn Making Your Life Miserable December 8, 2009 Every month 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once. Heartburn, however, has nothing to do with your heart. It occurs when stomach acid moves upward out of the stomach and irritates the cells lining the esophagus. The medical term for heartburn or acid reflux is called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). So why does the acid move out of the stomach and into the esophagus? Why doesn't it stay in the stomach? Normally, a protective valve exists between the stomach and the esophagus. This valve fails to function properly and protect the esophagus with GERD. When you experience this burning sensation, acid is literally scorching the lining of your esophagus. There are several reasons why this protective valve fails to work as it should. Eating too much food at one meal. The volume of food eaten at one sitting can make the valve incompetent so it does not close properly. Eating too fast: grab, gulp and go. Lying down: allow at least three hours after eating before going to bed. Read More     Did You Know That Physical Activity Helps Sleep?   TV Commercials Confusing Our Childrens Understanding of Nutrition   Kindey Stones Affect Heart Disease To unsubscribe or change subscriber options   click here .

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