Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

Causes of acidity and GERD: Common trigger foods often include spicy and fried items, high-fat meals, caffeine-rich products like coffee and dark chocolate, citrus fruits, and even peppermint (Image: ...

If you’ve ever felt like your chest is on fire after a meal, you’re no stranger to acid reflux. While experiencing occasional reflux is normal, recurrent acid reflux is not. And it may lead to other ...

I chalked the initial incident up to unfortunate weather conditions. It was 85 degrees, 80 percent humidity, with a UV index of six—not ideal for running at all, let alone an attempt at being ...

Dietitians agree that fried foods are the No. 1 food to limit to avoid acid reflux. Instead, aim to eat more lean proteins, high-fiber grains, legumes and cooked vegetables. Eating smaller meals, ...

How to deal with acid reflux? In his Instagram post on July 15, Dr Sethi shared his 'No. 1 tip to reduce acid reflux', which included avoiding common trigger foods, such as citrus fruits, spicy foods.

We all know that burning sensation in the chest after a heavy meal, the one that makes you reach for a glass of water and regret that extra bite. That’s acid reflux, and when it keeps happening often, ...