Heartburn and Reflux For Dummies

by Carol Ann Rinzler, Ken DeVault

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. Heartburn & Reflux For Dummies 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 This 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 Complete with a catalog of heartburn medicines and a list of reliable Web sites for people with digestive disorders, Heartburn & Reflux For Dummies is your one-stop guide to stopping the hurt, starting to heal, and enjoying food again!

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

366 pages, Paperback

First published June 25, 2004

Reviews

[♥ Sandi ❣ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars

Haven't all of us read a book "for Dummies"? There must be a million different topics out there. I picked this one up to see if there was anything in it that might help me. Anything new or anything I had not already heard of. Having had acid reflux for years, I already know my triggers and also know what to do for the pain and suffering when it comes on. However I am always ready for a shortcut or possible new remedy.

Well researched and knowledgeable, this book I would recommend more for the novice - the person just starting out with acid reflux. There is valuable information in this book, some that it took me years to learn, but nothing new to add to my heartburn solutions.

Many graphs, easy to read and pertinent information in a very consumable format.

[Mark Merris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information for those who want to understand more and don't know much about the issue. If you've had it for a while there is really nothing new.

[Norma Berry · Rating 1 out of 5]

Totally boring

I bought the book looking for some recommendations about things to eat and it just gave a lot of statistics that I don’t really care about

[Diane McKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative. I have a better understanding about heartburn and reflux. Straight forward changes that I have already implemented have made a difference.

[Jim George · Rating 3 out of 5]

No more beer, margaritas, red wine, spaghetti sauce, chili, onions, or garlic. Life is too short for gastro problems!

[Denise · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Read" in an hour. Got some of the information I needed. What I really need is a diet and cookbook for this topic. I see they exist. I'll donate the book to the public library.