Acid Reflux Diet and Cookbook For Dummies

Book excerpt: Get rid of GERD for good Is your heartburn making you dread meal times? No matter howdelicious a feast is before you, the prospect of that burning pain,nausea, and even vomiting can be enough to make you turn away.Heartburn is a symptom of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, commonlycalled acid reflux, and the pain is caused by stomach acid damagingthe tissue in your esophagus. It's more than a minorannoyance—GERD is a precursor to esophageal cancer, and itaffects over 50 million Americans. There are medications to treatGERD, but what most sufferers don't realize is that a few simplelifestyle changes can help your medication work better—or getyou off medications completely. Acid Reflux Diet & Cookbook for Dummies is yourroadmap to ending GERD for good. In it, you'll find lifestyle anddiet modifications that prevent symptoms from occurring in thefirst place, as well as explanations about the mechanism of thecondition and how and why these modifications help. The bookcontains over 70 practical recipes, plus tips on navigating grocerystores, restaurant menus, and the holiday season. You'll gainvaluable insight on the small, easy changes that can make a bigdifference, and get answers to questions like: Is your posture and sleep position working against you? Can chewing gum really help or hurt? What supplements may work just as well, or better than,prescriptions? How does eating more often help prevent symptoms? Whether you've tried every treatment available and still haven'tfound relief, or are hoping to avoid prescription medicationcompletely, Acid Reflux Diet & Cookbook for Dummies is aclear, comprehensive guide to getting rid of GERD.