This scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is: Low-acid foods generally have a pH closer to neutral or above, making them easier on the stomach and less likely to trigger reflux.

A low level of acid in the stomach stalls the digestion of food, causing it to ferment. Indigestion, bloating and burping are the result. Another common symptoms of poor digestion is vertical ...

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Stomach ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer, which means they’re related to stomach acid. The other type of peptic ulcer is called duodenal ulcer, which affects the small intestines. Stomach ...

The esophagus enters the right side of the stomach, so sleeping on the left side keeps acid away from the lower esophageal sphincter. The sphincter is normally responsible for keeping acid and ...

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Overeating causes your stomach to expand and push against other internal organs, causing discomfort. It also forces your intestines to produce extra hydrochloric acid, which can squeeze up into ...

Here are five alkaline-rich foods that can help alleviate symptoms of acid reflux and stomach ulcers. Bananas Their soft texture and mild flavour make them easy on the digestive system, and they ...