An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's ...

By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Is acid reflux affecting your ... One interesting study assessing diet suggests people who eat only one or two meals a day, or drink peppermint tea daily, or ...

But if the lower esophageal sphincter opens too often or does not close tight enough, stomach acid can reflux, or seep back into the esophagus, causing the burning sensation we know as heartburn.

Heartburn, which usually presents as a burning sensation in the chest, is one of the main symptoms of indigestion and is caused by acid ... a healthy diet that can guard against reflux.