Taming the Burn: Ways to Control Acid Reflux and GERD Naturally
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) happens when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the food pipe (esophagus). Normally, a small valve called the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) keeps the acid inside the stomach. But when it becomes weak or relaxed, acid escapes upward, causing that familiar burning feeling in the chest.
