Millions of people live with a diagnosed autoimmune disease. These diseases can cause symptoms that disrupt people’s lives and cause a lot of discomfort and complications throughout their lifetime. But autoimmune diseases are sometimes challenging to diagnose. Many people live with symptoms for years before finally receiving a diagnosis that allows them to get effective […]

Heartburn and indigestion are really just synonyms of each other and describe a similar group of symptoms. When this disorder progresses, it can develop into a much more severe medical condition called GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. The word heartburn is somewhat misleading, as it is not an indicator that there is a problem with the heart, instead is a problem with the stomach and/or esophagus.