Living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD

Have you noticed that your heartburn flares up when you are under a lot of stress? You are not alone. Research has shown that stress and anxiety can lead to worsening symptoms of acid reflux. Incorporating activities that help to decrease stress can lessen the symptoms of GERD. For more information and techniques for reducing stress, click on the link below.

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Adding exercise to your daily routine is an important part of improving your overall health and weight loss has been shown to improve symptoms of GERD. However, acid reflux can create a unique challenge because the wrong types of exercise can make symptoms worse, especially high-intensity workouts or maneuvers that put pressure on your abdomen. For more tips on exercising with GERD please follow the link below.

7 Tips for Exercising with GERD When it comes to acid reflux, exercise may be a double-edged sword. Although movement is critical to managing weight and overall health, some types of exercise can worsen the symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Furthermore, research indicates that some exercise can actually cause GER...

Are you a smoker who has been diagnosed with GERD? Research has shown a direct link between smoking and acid reflux. Quitting smoking can be challenging, but with the right support, it is possible. If you are interested in finding out more about the correlation between smoking and GERD and for tips on quitting, click on the link below.

Smoking Can Lead to GERD Smoking increases your chances of getting gastroesophageal reflux disease. Find out how smoking can lead to GERD and how quitting can help at Everyday Health.

Changing your eating habits is an important step in alleviating the discomfort of acid reflux. There are many foods that aggravate the condition and should be avoided. Changing when you eat and decreasing portion sizes can also be beneficial. Increasing foods that aid in digestion can alleviate symptoms as well. Click on the link for a list of foods to enjoy and those to avoid.

GERD Diet: Foods That Help with Acid Reflux (Heartburn) If you have GERD, you’re probably familiar with foods you should avoid. But there are many foods that help prevent and soothe acid reflux, too. Learn what to add to your grocery list.