Heartburn Myths and Facts
Myth: Heartburn is a fact of life that I can't control.
Fact: People with heartburn don't need to suffer in silence. Changes in diet and lifestyle as well as a fast-growing range of non-prescription and prescription medications can provide relief for most sufferers.
Myth: After-dinner mints offer a soothing way to drift off to sleep.
Fact: Mints on the pillow are generally not a good way to ensure a peaceful night for heartburn sufferers. In fact, bedtime mints combine three common heartburn triggers -- chocolate, mint and lying down -- making them more likely to inspire heartburn than pleasant dreams for some sufferers.
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