{"product_id":"heartburn-and-reflux-for-dummies-isbn-9780764556883","title":"Heartburn and Reflux For Dummies","description":"If you or someone you love suffers from heartburn, you know that it can be very disruptive to your daily life. Most heartburn sufferers say it stops them from enjoying food. Others say it keeps them from getting a good night’s sleep, it makes it hard to concentrate at work, and it interferes with family activities. Sound familiar? Don’t worry. Heartburn is a pain, but it can be helped.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeartburn \u0026amp; Reflux For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the plain-English guide to relief for you if you’ve been recently diagnosed with heartburn or reflux, if you suspect you may suffer from it, or if you’re concerned about your loved ones. This comprehensive book shows you how to recognize symptoms, get an accurate diagnosis, and work with a physician to receive the most effective treatment available. You’ll see how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet your symptoms under control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the right physician\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce stress and fine-tune your diet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid medicines that trigger upset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide if surgery is right for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis friendly guide explains what the various forms of reflux are, as all too often reflux is either self-treated or mistreated and followed by serious complications. There’s detailed information on building a comfortable lifestyle by reducing stress, improving your diet, controlling portions, and timing your meals to minimize heartburn and reflux. Plus, this sensitive guide even covers heartburn in infants, children, and the elderly. You’ll also discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to heal the esophagus of inflammation or injury, as well as manage or prevent complications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest information on prescription medications and side effects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealthy habits to adopt to reduce your pain triggers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelpful home remedies and alternative medicine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe special risks and remedies for heartburn during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe side effects and complications associated with surgery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with a catalog of heartburn medicines and a list of reliable Web sites for people with digestive disorders, \u003ci\u003eHeartburn \u0026amp; Reflux For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop guide to stopping the hurt, starting to heal, and enjoying food again!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Naming Your Pain 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Picturing Heartburn and Reflux 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Your Heartburn 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinning the Tail on the Heartburn Donkey 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for Help in All the Right Places 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Tracking Your Digestive Tract 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Digestion 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the Protectors 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the LES 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Cataloging the Symptoms and Hazards of Heartburn, Reflux, and GERD 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the Symptoms 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Long-Term Consequences 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Rating Your Reflux Risk 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicturing People with Heartburn 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring in the Family 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRendering a Gender Bias 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentioning Medical Risks 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing Weight’s Weight on Reflux 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing Problem Eaters 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Up Your Own Reflux Risk 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Eating Your Way to Relief 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Meeting Your Nutrition Needs 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring Nutrition 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with the Big Guys 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Vitamins 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMining the Minerals 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplementing the Info 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Fine-Tuning Your Diet 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Food 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining How Food and Drink Can Cause Heartburn 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming the Guilty Parties 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Meals Safer 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Safest Cooking Technique 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Reviewing Home Remedies, Alternative Approaches, and Herbal Healers 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading Granny’s Goodies 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for Alternatives 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Herbal Medicine 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking Other Alternative Approaches to Heartburn\/Reflux 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Treating Your Middle 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Finding the Right Doctor 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding When to See the Doctor 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting Through the Heartburn Specialists 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Doctor 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the Doctor with Your History in Hand 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Examining Your Esophagus and Testing Your Tummy 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Potential Patients 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Acidity 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring Your Muscle Strength 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying Your Stomach 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Esophagus 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Prescribing Relief 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting the Cost of Heartburn Help 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAiming for Neutrality with Antacids 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlocking the Burn 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlowing the Pump 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteresting Interacting 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Avoiding Problem Pills 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing Potential Problems 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming Medicines That Loosen the LES 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeting Traffic Stoppers 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing Irritating Drugs and Supplements 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming Medical Conditions That May Make Meds Stick 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing the Heartburn Effects of Essential Medicines 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Exploring Surgical Options 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNominating Candidates for Heartburn Surgery 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a Surgical Schedule 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and Pasting: Fundoplication 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Morning After 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching Home Base 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalancing Risks and Benefits 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeering into the Reflux Crystal Ball 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Creating a Comfortable Lifestyle 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Building a Better Body 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering Question Numero Uno: Who’s Overweight? 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Healthful Weight Control Program 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Off Your Reflux 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Healing Heartburn with Healthy Habits 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnuffing Out Heartburn 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToasting the Pain-Free Life 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Good Night’s Sleep 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Stressing Stress Relief 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStressing the Importance of Stress 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivating Your Adrenals 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking Stress to Heartburn 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlocking Your Stomach from Your Stress 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Fashioning (and Furnishing) a Comfortable Life 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurning Your Bra and Loosening Your Belt 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Good, Feeling Fine 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Furniture That Fights Heartburn 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Meeting the Special Cases 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Handling the Heartburn of Pregnancy 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre All Pregnant Women at Risk for Reflux? 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Unnecessary Tests 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Safe Remedies 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDe-Linking Your Lifestyle from Your Reflux 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Finding Heartburn in Infants and Children 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming What’s Making Your Child Cry 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing Reflux in Children 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Children with Reflux 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Taking Aim at Senior Heartburn 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAging into Heartburn 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Risk Factors in Older Folk 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing Heartburn in Older Patients 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Senior Heartburn 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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