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 life? Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains what it is, the triggers and how diet and lifestyle may alleviate symptoms What is acid ...

Today we're talking about GERD, commonly known as acid reflux disease ... that burning feeling with some minor changes in our diet and lifestyle. Let's start with the foods that you need to ...

Avoid consuming foods that trigger acid reflux, such as spicy foods, sugary treats, deep-fried meals, and excessive alcohol. You should add food, such as lean proteins, fresh fruits, vegetables ...

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.