Acid reflux is a problem of the digestive system, estimated to affect one-third of the adult US population at least on an occasional basis. The diseas goes by several other names, including Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and Gastric reflux disease.
Why does acid reflux happen? The stomach naturally produces acids during digestion [...]