Heartburn

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common disease and millions of people worldwide suffer from this condition, which is caused by the stomach contents along with the digestive acids in the stomach backing up into the esophagus. In addition to drug therapy and lifestyle modification, doctors also recommend a proper diet to alleviate heartburn symptoms. This is because there is a very strong relationship between acid reflux and diet. Such a diet that includes foods that help relieve heartburn symptoms is known as a GERD diet. In fact, apples have been used to prevent acid reflux since historical times.…