If you’ve been suffering from acid reflux for a while, then it’s likely evolved into a full-blown GERD. GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle stops doing its job and opens up to allow stomach acid back into your esophagus. This is what happens when you have acid reflux, but when you get […]
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What Not to Eat When You Have GERD
If you suffer from GERD you’ve probably heard the term used interchangeably with acid reflux and even heartburn. In fact, these terms are swapped around so often you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re all the same thing. But there are key differences between the real definition of each and that’s where we’re going to start. […]
