Why do they call it heartburn?

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Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Why do they call it heartburn? GERD Screening Quiz | Infant Reflux Screening Quiz | Hiatal Hernia Screening Quiz | What is Heartburn? | What is GERD? | Learn About Hiatal Hernias | Symptoms of Heartburn | Heartburn-Free Diet | Get Relief | Complications of Chronic Heartburn | Safe Foods for Heartburn Sufferers | Managing Heartburn Triggered by Food   Sharon Gillson Heartburn/GERD Expert Why do they call it heartburn? Have you wondered why that burning sensation in your chest is called heartburn when it has nothing to do with the heart? Learn the answer here. READ NOW Is There a Cure for Heartburn? If you do a search on the Internet, you will be able to find many websites that will tell you they have a cure for heartburn. When talking about a disease or other health condition, people most often think of a cure as the putting a permanent end to that disease or condition and making a person healthy again. With that in mind, can anything cure heartburn? READ NOW How to Get Relief for Heartburn Your physician will most likely suggest you try some lifestyle modifications and dietary changes as a first step in your treatment. If you continue to have symptoms after these modifications, you can talk with your doctor about the use of antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). READ NOW Natural Remedies for Heartburn If you're one of the millions of people who suffer from heartburn, be it occasionally (once a month) or chronically (2 to 3 times a week), you may be eager to seek out natural remedies for heartburn. Available drug treatment options, such as antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), can indeed help. But try-at-home natural remedies for heartburn may also have an appeal -- especially if you have been on your medication for some time. READ NOW Featured Articles • Eat Quercetin Rich Foods for Muscle Recovery • Are You Sexually Active? You May Have Had This Infection • Top 5 Supplements to Consider for Optimum Fitness? • 12 Tips for When Your Insurance Won't Pay • Ouch! Learn About 23 Potential Causes of Painful Leg Cramps at Night • Coffee: The Bad, the Good, and the Better • 6 Things to Stop Doing if You Have Neck Pain • Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Advertisement About Heartburn/GERD  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heartburn/GERD newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.