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  • Can salt cause heartburn?

    Studies show that people who consume too much salt are more likely to develop acid reflux. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that salt causes acid reflux or heartburn. These people my eat such foods – like greasy foods, red meats, pizza, fast foods, etc. – that would trigger heartburn even without the salt.
  • Can acid reflux cause excess saliva? What is a water brash?

    Excess saliva

    Producing too much saliva is indeed one of the symptoms of acid reflux. A small increase in saliva production after eating is normal.

    However if you feel you are producing too much saliva, especially if you experience heartburn or other typical reflux symptoms, acid reflux might be the cause.

  • Is honey good for acid reflux?

    Honey

    Honey is a great natural acid reflux remedy for most people. However, its high sugar content makes heartburn worse for some.

    Find out more about the various types of honey, which one is best for acid reflux and why honey might have unwanted side effects.

  • How to treat a bad stomach?

    Stomach pain

    Stomach pain can have a wide variety of causes. It is usually not a serious medical condition, but sometimes it might require medical attention.

    Read our article to find out more about the causes and treatments of stomach pain.

  • 8 best home remedies for acid reflux

    Ayurvedic remedies

    Ayurveda offers a lot of great home remedies that are easy to make and are very effective for most people in mitigating acid reflux symptoms.

    Read our article to learn about some great home remedies that offer ease to most people suffering from reflux.

  • Chest pain after drinking coffee

    Some people experience chest discomfort after drinking coffee. Find out how caffeine is related to stomach, chest, and heart pain.

  • Chest pain after drinking alcohol

    Drinking alcohol

    Dehydration, heart problems, and acid reflux are some of the most common ways alcohol consumption can cause chest pain. In most cases, the pain goes away after a while, but in some cases, alcohol-related chest pain can indicate a severe health problem.

    Read our article to find out more about the problem.

  • What vegetables relieve acid reflux?

    Spinach leaves and juice

    There are some vegetables that among other benefits, help to control acid reflux symptoms. Make sure these are part of your daily diet to avoid or at least mitigate chest and stomach problems.

    Read our blog post about the most common vegetables that help reduce stomach acid content.

  • What vegetables can trigger acid reflux?

    Tomato

    While vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, there are certain types of vegetables that are not recommended to people with acid reflux.

    Find out what are the most common vegetables that tend to trigger reflux symptoms.

  • Chest pain after drinking milk?

    Milk

    causes are lactose intolerance and milk allergy. However, acid reflux and gallbladder issues are also possible reasons.