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Of all the digestive conditions, heartburn is definitely one of the most firey. It's caused by stomach acid back-flowing into the esophagus, called gastroesophageal reflux or GERD. A little bit of reflux is normal at most meals, but a lot of reflux and at increased frequency can lead to discomfort and tissue damage. A common thought is that heartburn is caused by too much stomach acid. Brace Yourself... Usually it's the opposite! Not having enough stomach acid can make the m

Coffee lovers, it's time to perk up! A recent study has everyone buzzing about our favorite morning beverage. While coffee has long...

This year's allergies have been wild! Allergies are all about balancing the immune system and decreasing histamines. There are certain foods that are naturally higher in histamines that could be making allergies worse. Strawberries Spinach Coffee/black tea Blue cheese Kombucha/Beer So maybe my spinach salad with strawberries & blue cheese wasn't the best choice. But it was delicious! A simple guideline is anything fermented has higher histamines. Sub out some of these foods a