In this fast paced world many people suffer from heartburn and
indigestion due to the lifestyle they lead. Healthy eating
habits are essential in avoiding such problems. It is also quite
possible that there can be underlying issues that may be part of
the problem. Heartburn is usually a symptom of GERD or acid
reflux. Often it is triggered by foods that you have eaten, or
it can be part of a stressful lifestyle. There are also a number
of underlying conditions that can trigger heartburn and should
you not be able to resolve your issues with over the counter
heartburn treatments then it’s important to be checked out by a
doctor. The first thing to do is to make adjustments to your
diet in order to see if this brings you any relief. Avoiding hot
and spicy foods as well as ones which have a high acid content
will most often provide relief for many. If this does not work,
then the next dietary method to try is going on a bland food
diet. Too often people will simply reach for a bottle of Tums or
Rolaids in order