Search Results for: heartburn

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July 24, 2023/Oral Health

Poop Breath? These Could Be the Reasons Why

… people around the world know all too well.The condition of your teeth may offer clues if heartburn is the cause of your foul breath. The reason? Stomach acid can eat away at the protective …

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August 5, 2024/Weight Loss

Can Certain Foods Impact Your Ozempic Side Effects?

… people using these types of medications have reported gastrointestinal (GI) side effects such as vomiting, constipation and heartburn.“If you’re starting one of these anti-obesity medications, it’s important for you not to …

April 6, 2022/Nutrition

The Benefits of Drinking Aloe Vera Juice

… vera juice’s texture can affect the consistency of your poop, specifically by making it softer.Reduces heartburnHeartburn occurs when acid in your stomach travels up into your esophagus. The results of a small 2015 …

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January 17, 2025/Primary Care

What Is a ‘Boxed Warning’ on Medications?

There’s no question that medications do a lot of good. Whether it’s driving down cholesterol levels, taming heartburn or easing a splitting headache, they can make a difference. That’s why we take …

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Foods to help a stomachache feel better include bananas, crackers, rice, toast and oatmeal.

October 26, 2023/Primary Care

5 Ways To Get Rid of a Stomachache

The “I’m about to puke” feeling is one of the worst feelings, right? We’ve all been there: The aching belly, heartburn, bloating, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.And when we feel sick to our …

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March 11, 2025/Nutrition

Is Pickle Juice Good for You? 6 Potential Benefits

… it as a weight loss solution. And some will say it’s their go-to remedy for heartburn.There’s some reason for the claims. But is it really a magic potion?Eh.We talked …

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February 22, 2023/Digestive

Apple Cider Vinegar for Acid Reflux: Does It Work?

… up kidney stones.Some people even suggest that apple cider vinegar can also improve digestion and reduce heartburn (also referred to as acid reflux).If you’re feeling skeptical, you have good reason to be …

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August 16, 2023/Digestive

Will a Wedge Pillow Help My Acid Reflux?

… look for in a wedge pillow.How do pillows for acid reflux and GERD work?Acid reflux, heartburn, and GERD are three different things.Acid reflux happens when acid (and sometimes food) escapes from your …

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May 21, 2025/Digestive

Foods To Eat and Avoid if You Have GERD

If you’ve ever had acid reflux, you know how uncomfortable it can be. There’s nothing pleasant about stomach acid gurgling out of your tummy and burning a wrong-way path up your esophagus …

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December 13, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Stomach Cancer: Symptom Management for Advanced Cases

According to the American Cancer Society, stomach cancer (gastric cancer) makes up just 1.5% of all new cancer diagnoses each year in the United States. Although less common, it’s still a condition that …