How to Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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
"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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Book details
- Author
- Anil Minocha, Christine Adamec
- Imprint
- Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 274
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Health & Fitness › Diseases & Conditions › Gastrointestinal
- Topics
- GERD · digestive diseases · gastrointestinal health · antacids · stress and heartburn · heartburn remedies
- ISBN-13
- 9780471391395 (Paperback)9781630261115 (Hardcover)
About the author
ANIL MINOCHA, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., A.G.A.F., is a practicing gastroenterologist, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Minocha holds board certification in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and nutrition, with fellowship training in clinical pharmacology and medical toxicology. He has served as chief of gastroenterology and director of digestive diseases divisions at two medical schools, and holds the academic title of Professor of Medicine. His work has been quoted in Ladies Home Journal and GQ.
When he’s not writing, Minocha draws on medical training received at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Rohtak, India, and at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Virginia, and Michigan State University. That clinical grounding informs his work as a gastroenterologist.
Anil lives in Shreveport, Louisiana.