How to Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux - Hardcover

Minocha M.D., Anil; Adamec, Christine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1630261114 ISBN 13: 9781630261115

Publisher: Trade Paper Press, 2001

Synopsis

Relief at Last for the Millions of Chronic Heartburn Sufferers

Written by an internationally recognized expert on digestive diseases, this much-needed book brings relief to the tens of millions who suffer from the pain of severe heartburn almost daily. If you find yourself dependent on antacids, losing sleep, missing work, or canceling plans because of heartburn discomfort, you may be among those who struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disorder, or GERD. The good news is that your condition is treatable----especially in its early stages. Drawing from his extensive experience diagnosing and treating patients, as well as the latest research from around the globe, Dr. Anil Minocha explains the causes of heartburn----and the potentially serious consequences of leaving it untreated. In addition to providing an overview of the problem, Dr. Minocha offers invaluable information on:
* The latest treatment options-from nutrition and simple lifestyle changes to drugs, surgery, and alternative remedies
* How your diet and weight may be affecting your GERD
* The relationship between stress and heartburn
* Dealing with GERD during pregnancy, and in infants, children, and the elderly
""An in-depth analysis of how to heal heartburn and acid reflux, a problem that afflicts humans across the lifespan, from infancy to old age. . . . A valuable home reference.""-Elizabeth D. Tate, F.N.P., M.N., coauthor of Unforgettable Faces: Through the Eyes of a Nurse Practitioner

""Priceless and practical. . . . Easy to read. . . . A must-buy book for all heartburn sufferers.""-Joel E. Richter, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

About this title

About the Author

ANIL MINOCHA, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., has an international reputation as an expert on gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is a practicing gastroenterologist, clinical pharmacologist, medical toxicologist, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Minocha currently serves as Chief of Gastroenterology at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
CHRISTINE ADAMEC is a freelance writer who has written several health and self-help books, including Is Adoption for You?

Review

"Clearly and succinctly explains the serious consequences of untreated heartburn. A "must" for anyone confronted with periodic gastronomical distress! -- Midwest Book Review, September 2002, online at: www.midwestbookreview.com/ibw/sep_01.htm#health

An in depth analysis of how to heal heartburn and acid reflux, a problem that afflicts humans across the life span, from infancy to old age. -- Elizabeth D. Tate, FNP, C., MN, coauthor of Unforgettable Faces: Through the Eyes of a Nurse Practitioner

Priceless and practical...Easy to read...A must-buy for all heartburn sufferers. -- Joel E. Richter, MD, FACP, FACG, Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

The most comprehensive and well-researched book I have ever come across on healing heartburn and acid reflux. -- Ray Sahelian, MD, author of Mindboosters: A Guide to Natural Supplements that Enhance Your Mind, Memory and Mood

About this edition

• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1630261114
• ISBN 13: 9781630261115
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 274