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GERD, Acid Reflux and Heartburn

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can occur when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not shut the proper way and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, back into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the lower part of the esophagus

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Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies Part II

Rudy Silva has a degree in Physics and is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author of Constipation, Acne, Hemorrhoid, and Fatty Acid e-books. He writes a newsletter called natural-remedies-thatwork.com and his information on other topics can be seen at:

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Related Definitions, Terms and Acronyms:

Esophagus - also the gullet, the muscular tube in vertebrates through which ingested food passes from the mouth area to the stomach.
Antacid, base or alkali - acids and bases generally react to form a salt and water (called neutralization). Antacids contain basic or alkaline ingredients which react with stomach acid to neutralize excess amounts.
Heat of chile peppers - measured in Scoville units. Bell (green) peppers rank at 0 (zero) Scoville units, jalapeños at 3,000 - 6,000 Scoville units, and habaneros at 300,000 Scoville units.
GORD - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (when spelling oesophageal with the British English form).
Gastric acid - can be neutralized by buffers present in saliva.