How to Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux [Paperback]

Anil Minocha (Author), Christine Adamec (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2001

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

Editorial Reviews

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"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

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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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (June 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471391395
• ISBN-13: 978-0471391395
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #395,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Supplemental magnesium helped cure me; please see below, July 17, 2005

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D. R. Schryer (Poquoson, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux (Paperback)

For decades I suffered from severe bouts of acid reflux and heartburn several times each week. A few years ago I began taking a daily supplement of 1,000 mg of chelated magnesium for another seemingly-unrelated ailment. To my pleasant surprise the supplemental magnesium not only cured the ailment for which I was taking it, it also completely stopped my episodes of acid reflux and heartburn. I have since learned that acid reflux is caused by stomach spasms which cause acid (which healthy stomachs are designed by nature to tolerate and utilize) to be ejected into the esophagus which is not designed to be exposed to stomach acid and burns when it is so exposed. Magnesium is a natural relaxant -- as well as a natural antacid -- and, therefore, it helps prevent the stomach spasms which are the root cause of acid reflux and accompanying heartburn. I am a research chemist, not a physician, so I cannot tell you to take chelated magnesium as I did. I can, however, report to you the beneficial effects which I experienced from daily supplementation with chelated magnesium. Those interested in learning of the many other benefits of magnesium -- including prevention and mitigation of heart arrhythmia, high blood pressure, asthma, osteoporosis, and diabetes -- should acquire and read Dr. Carolyn Dean's excellent book The Miracle of Magnesium.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your heart will indeed benefit from this book!, October 9, 2001

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Leon Fletcher (Ben Lomond, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux (Paperback)

One major problem faced by many---perhaps most---patients is trying to understand the jargon their doctors spout at them. But that hurdle is not perpetuated by Dr. Anil Minocha in his truly superior book HOW TO STOP HEARTBURN. Subtitled "Simple Ways to Heal Hearburn and Acid Reflux," this book indeed delivers what it promises.

It's written in plain English with medical terms and techniques kept to a minimumn; nearly all are explained clearly, simply. Example: in the very first sentnce, Dr. Minocha writes that what doctors call "gastroesophageal reflux disease" is what real people call "heartburn."

The book is comprehensive; the index lists hundreds of topics from "abominal pain" to "Zyban," a drug that "reduces the desire to smoke." ("Smoking is a major contributor to the development of (heartburn)." (page 228) The 17 chapters and four appendixes cover such diverse topics as the causes of hearburn, how physicians diagnosis it, finding remedies that work, related illnesses such as peptic ulcers and some hernias, when surgery is needed---even alternative treatments such as yoga, juice therapy, acupressure, and other offbeat remedies.

A major section of the book covers "Lifestyle Changes that Work"---eating, sleeping, weight loss, stress reduction, and more.

A glossary explains many key words, including barium swallow, dosha, manometry, proton pump inhibitor, etc.

Should you think you don't need this book, consider these facts that Dr. Minocha presents: hearburn "is one of the most common diseases in North America;" "about 55 million (20% of our population) suffer from it;" Americans "spend over $2 billion a year on over-the-counter heartburn medications." Yet one study documented that more than half of hearburn sufferers who took antacids "for more than ten years developed serious illnesses."

The author is recognized worldwide as an authority of what he's written about. Among his very imnpressive credentials is his being Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology for the School of Medicine, Southern Illinois University.

The book's last chapter is encouraging. It points out that research for new remedies is extensive. One the horizon are new medications "to block acid secretion;" surgery that "does not require an incision;" "genetic advances;" and more.

But don't want: if you suffer from heartburn, seek professional help NOW---and one of the best places to start is by reading this book.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone confronted with periodic gastronomical distress, September 10, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux (Paperback)

How To Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways To Heal Heartburn And Acid Reflux is a guide to relief from acid reflux, commonly known as "heartburn," a condition which affects more than 60 million American adults at least once a month. Chronic heartburn can bring about severe medical problems, including cancer. But heartburn and its brutal consequences can be prevented and minimized with simple treatments and lifestyle choices. Written specifically for the non-specialist general reader, How To Stop Heartburn clearly and succinctly explains the serious consequences of untreated heartburn, and immediate advice concerning it. All the latest treatment options are covered, from nutrition and lifestyle changes to antacids, drugs, surgery, and alternative remedies. How To Stop Heartburn is a "must" for anyone confronted with periodic gastronomical distress!