Heartburn & Reflux for Dummies (Paperback)

by Carol Ann Rinzler (Author), Ken DeVault MD (Author) "Do any of these situations sound familiar?..." (more)
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Product Description
How to recognize symptoms, get an accurate diagnosis, and find the most effective treatment
Who is at risk for heartburn and reflux? What forms does reflux take? Is self-treatment dangerous? Heartburn and Reflux For Dummies answers these questions and helps readers work with their doctors to control symptoms, heal esophageal inflammation or injury, and avoid complications. It offers the latest information on prescription medications; alternative remedies; and the benefits and risks of surgery. Also, the book helps readers reduce stress and fine-tune their diets by identifying the foods that trigger upset, controlling portions, and timing meals to minimize heartburn and reflux.

Carol Ann Rinzler (New York, NY) has authored more than 20 books on nutrition, food, and health. Ken Walker, MD (Jacksonville, FL), is a Trustee and Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.

From the Back Cover
Features the latest on medications and side effects

Map out a plan to stop hurting, start healing, and enjoy food again!

Had it with heartburn and reflux? This friendly guide helps you get an accurate diagnosis and work with your physician to receive the most effective treatment available. You’ll see how to time your meals and develop healthy habits to reduce your pain triggers, as well as explore home remedies and alternative medicine.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Get your symptoms under control
• Find the right physician
• Reduce stress and fine-tune your diet
• Avoid medicines that trigger upset
• Decide if surgery is right for you

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (June 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764556886
• ISBN-13: 978-0764556883
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #243,492 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dealing with heartburn, June 14, 2005

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This book is a straightforward guide to heartburn and its unpleasant sister, reflux. The list of potentially offending foods is very useful, as is the Part of Tens guide to heartburn web sites. Even if I still get heartburn, this book has given me some strategies for reducing the discomfort. Highly recommended.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gor pain? Get this., June 17, 2005

By	PLewis (New York NY USA) - See all my reviews

Until now, no one had outlined the consequences of untreated heartburn as clearly as this author who pretty much tells you everything you need to know about about how heartburn happens and how it affects your body. I particularly liked how this book made it possble for me to contact a consumer help book and find out how stress hurts my stomach.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartburn & Reflux for Dummies, June 26, 2006

By	Katheen Lafond (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I learned more about acid reflux in two days of easy reading then I learned from my doctors in five years. Great Book!