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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Understanding Heartburn | Good Foods / Bad Foods | Prevention / Treatment | Complic ations | Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter Do You Always Need Medication to Control Heartburn? There are plenty of television ad that tell us that heartburn control can only be achieved y this or that company's product. Probably all of us have at least one friend or family member who expounds the wonders of the medication she or he is taking. But is it really true that only by taking medications, such as antacids, H2 blockers, or proton pump inhibitors, can you find relief from heartburn? While there is nothing wrong if medication is needed, we can also learn how to control heartburn without using medication. Read more See More About:  nighttime heartburn  pregnancy and heartburn  home remedies for heartburn Share Your Stories About Living With Chronic Heartburn Living with heartburn that occurs frequently, such as two or more times a week, isn't easy. In fact, it can be very disruptive to your life and livelihood if it can't be brought under control. Many of us have found ways, other than medication, to get our heartburn under control. Some of us have learned how to avoid heartburn at night or what foods cause heartburn. You may have learned how you can eat out without suffering from heartburn afterward. Several of these areas are covered here, and they all give you an opportunity to share your stories and tips, and to see what others have to say. Read more See More About:  heartburn causes  preventing heartburn  heartburn treatment Share Your Stories About Living with GERD What we do in our daily lives will often determine whether we suffer from heartburn or not. Perhaps you have learned how to avoid heartburn at heartburn, or what foods cause heartburn. Sometimes our lives are affected by what our family and friends do when we tell them we have been diagnosed with GERD. There are several of these areas covered here, all of which will give you an opportunity to share your stories and tips, and see what others have to say. Read more See More About:  living with heartburn  acid reflux diet  pregnancy and heartburn Share Your Stories About Living With a Hiatal Hernia Living with a hiatal hernia can be challenging. Maybe it began with the diagnosis for you. Maybe you had some puzzling symptoms that finally led to your diagnosis. Maybe as you adjusted to having a hernia, you learned which changes in your life and diet brought you the most comfort. And then there is the telling of family members and perhaps even getting some unwanted medical advice. A few of these areas are covered here, all of which will give you an opportunity to share your stories and tips, and see what others have to say. Read more See More About:  hiatal hernias  symptoms of hiatal hernias  hiatal hernia diet Heartburn / GERD Ads Heartburn Reflux Heartburn Relief Gerd Acid Reflux Causes Heartburn Cure for Gerd Featured Articles Hiatal Hernia Ulcers Complications of Chronic Heartburn Other Digestive Disorders Good Foods / Bad Foods For Heartburn Sufferers -- Acid Reflux Diet Symptoms and Causes of Chronic Heartburn   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn Advertisement