About Heartburn / GERD: Preventing Summertime Heartburn

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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Summer is just around the corner, but warmer weather is already here. That means quick meals, picnics, and relaxing. It can also mean heartburn for many of us. That's why it's important to prepare ahead of time so you can reduce those heartburn episodes. Preventing Summertime Heartburn Summer is the time for picnics and quick and easy meals. It can also be a time of increased heartburn. Knowing what foods can trigger your heartburn, what you can eat, and how you can prevent heartburn can help you reduce those heartburn episodes. Read more... Quick and Easy Summertime Recipes Kid Friendly Recipes Better Travel with Heartburn Whether it's a desire to get out and enjoy warm weather on the open road, or an itch to get out of town to escape the chill of winter, the travel bug can often be impossible to tame. Traveling has many joys, but it can also be tough on those with chronic conditions like heartburn. Read more... Eating Out Without Heartburn Managing Stress to Prevent Heartburn Heartburn-free Picnics Along with the warmer weather comes the great summer activity....picnics. Your picnics can be enjoyable, and heartburn free, if you plan ahead. Read more... Alcohol and Heartburn Avoiding Foods That Can Cause Heartburn Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) There are two sphincter muscles located in the esophagus: The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and the upper esophageal sphincter (UES). When the lower esophageal sphincter is not functioning properly, there is a back flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. If this happens two or more times a week, it can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. If the upper esophageal sphincter doesn't function properly, acid that has back flowed into the esophagus is allowed into the throat and voice box. When this happens, it's called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, or LPR. Read more... Fundoplication Surgery Radiofrequency Treatment Heartburn / GERD Ads Heartburn Relief Gerd Diet Acid Reflux Symptoms Erosive Gerd Healthy Diet Recipes Featured Articles Glossary of Heartburn-Related Terms Personal Stories Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Heartburn - Understanding Heartburn / Acid Reflux Hiatal Hernia Ulcers   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn Advertisement