Many of us will experience some digestive discomfort in our lifetime. A common complaint people have is heartburn or acid reflux. People use the terms “heartburn” and “acid reflux” almost interchangeably. You may also hear cases of acid reflux referred

An estimated one-third of Americans (60 million) experience heartburn at least once a month, with 10% experiencing it nearly every day. But, what exactly is heartburn and what are its causes? Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t have anything to do