Heartburn and Indigestion Tips and Advice

Bloating: symptoms, causes and how to find relief

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Heartburn: Causes, Symptoms & Relief

Heartburn is very common. In most cases, it is caused by acid reflux, which is when the ring of muscle or valve at the entrance to your stomach doesn’t close tightly.

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Indigestion - What is it?

Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a general term for pain or discomfort felt after meals in the stomach region

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Indigestion Treatment

Read some treatment tips to help relieve the symptoms of indigestion.

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Indigestion: Symptoms & Causes

Suffering from indigestion? Here are some causes and common symptoms of indigestion.

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Heartburn - What is it?

Heartburn is the name given to the burning feeling or heat that begins in your chest and rises upwards to the throat.

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Heartburn Treatment

When heartburn hits, Rennie quickly gets to work to relieve painful symptoms.

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Heartburn in Pregnancy

Heartburn is very common during pregnancy especially during the third trimester. Heartburn affects 22% of women in the first trimester, 39% in the second and up to 72% in the last.

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Heartburn in Pregnancy : Symptoms and Treatment

Read our treatment tips to help relieve the symptoms of heartburn during pregnancy.

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Acid Reflux: What is it?

Acid reflux is the reverse passage of gastric contents into the oesophagus (‘food pipe’) which can cause heartburn.

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Acid Reflux: Symptoms & Causes

Acid reflux is a common digestive disorder closely associated with heartburn and indigestion.

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Acid Reflux Relief and Treatment

If you, like many others, suffer from acid reflux, don't worry: by making a few simple changes to your life-style,you can ease your symptoms.

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Trapped Wind – Causes and Symptoms

Suffering from trapped wind? Read some treatment tips to help relieve the symptoms of trapped wind.

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Trapped Wind - What is it?

Trapped wind is a very common condition causing pain or discomfort around the digestive system, usually due to a build up of pressure in your stomach or abdomen.

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Trapped Wind - Treatment

Trapped wind (trapped gas) is a very common condition causing pain or discomfort around the digestive system, usually due to a build up of pressure in your stomach or abdomen.

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How does stomach acid work?

Stomach acid plays a crucial role in the digestive process: but what is stomach acid, and how does it work? Find out more with Rennie.

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Simple snacks to enjoy while you're pregnant

Heartburn and acid reflux are common problems for pregnant women.

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Tips for beating indigestion during pregnancy

Throughout pregnancy, the body goes through significant physical and hormonal changes. Indigestion can result from both changes - making you feel uncomfortable, bloated and nauseas and it can also cause heartburn.

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5 ways you can effectively manage your GERD symptoms

When you’re suffering from the symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) you want to tackle them quickly. Learn how to treat GERD symptoms with Rennie’s top tips.

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8 effective natural remedies for indigestion

If you’re suffering from indigestion but don’t have a pack of Rennies to hand, here are nine tips for easing the symptoms with ingredients straight from the kitchen cupboard!

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Causes of stomach pain & how to cope

There are many reasons why you might be suffering from stomach pain. Rennie explores some of the causes and treatments you can try to help ease the discomfort.

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Indigestion myths: the truth behind the causes, symptoms and relief

Indigestion myths: truth behind the causes, symptoms and cures

Are indigestion and heartburn the same thing? Rennie looks into this common misconception and uncovers the truth behind other indigestion myths.

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Abdominal pain & GERD

Heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux and GERD can all cause pain in our abdomens. Find out more about the different conditions, what causes then and how to recognise symptoms.

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Acid reflux diet: foods less likely to trigger heartburn

If you suffer from acid reflux, choosing what to eat can be a real pain. Take a look at our list of foods that are less likely to trigger heartburn.

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Sleeping with acid reflux

Acid reflux is a common issue with symptoms often persisting throughout the night. From eating habits to sleep position, Rennie has a range of tips to help ease your symptoms.

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Is there a difference between acid reflux and indigestion?

Quite often, the terms acid reflux and indigestion are used interchangeably without fully understanding the differences between the two.

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Can exercise help you combat acid reflux and heartburn?

Heartburn needn’t be an unwanted guest this Christmas. Rennie sees how you can tackle the symptoms and causes of heartburn while still enjoying the food you love

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Foods to avoid if you suffer from acid reflux

Sadly, acid reflux can be caused by one of life's greatest pleasures; food. Rennie examines how changes in your diet can make all the difference and which foods are the most common causes.

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3 Stomach Acid Myths Debunked

There’s a lot of misconceptions out there about stomach acid. We look at four common myths to help you tackle heartburn caused by excess stomach acid.

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How does heartburn medicine work?

There are several medicines available designed to tackle the symptoms of heartburn. Learn what they are, how they work, and what’s the difference between them.

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How to manage heartburn: A 4 stage guide for your symptoms

When you’ve got heartburn, you want to deal with your symptoms: fast. Read Rennie’s four stage guide to dealing with heartburn.

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Heartburn triggers

Heartburn is an extremely uncomfortable experience that affects thousands of people across Britain on a daily basis. Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that occurs as a result of stomach acid rising up into the oesophagus.

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Is a gluten free diet a natural heartburn remedy?

Gluten free diets are becoming increasingly popular. But can going gluten free reduce heartburn? Rennie takes a look at the facts

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Heartburn Myths You Should Know the Truth About

Rennie takes a look at some of the most commonly held beliefs about heartburn and whether or not there is any truth to these ‘myths’

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How to relieve heartburn over Christmas and New Year

Heartburn needn’t be an unwanted guest this Christmas. Rennie sees how you can tackle the symptoms and causes of heartburn while still enjoying the food you love

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Alcohol and Heartburn - how to cope during this festive season

Rennie takes a look at the relationship between alcohol and heartburn and how you can help keep it under control this festive season.

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Combat heartburn & indigestion morning or night

Do you find heartburn feels worse when you go to bed? Rennie delves into some common symptoms of heartburn and how to alleviate them night or day.

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Chest pain: is it heartburn or a heart condition?

Do you have an unknown pain in your chest? Find out how you can recognise different types of chest pain and identify heartburn, indigestion, & gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Home remedies to naturally relieve heartburn

Suffering from heartburn? Rennie shares some tips on natural methods and home remedies for heartburn relief that can help to ease your symptoms.

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Chicken Tikka Masala

A quintessential British favourite and one that shouldn’t need a phone call to the local takeaway. It’s so easy to make this yourself!

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Chocolate & Salted Caramel Bark

This super indulgent treat is seriously good and rammed full of a little bit of everything! Gooey salted caramel, mixed chocolate, salted nuts, pretzels, chocolate biscuits and to finish off its snaps like bits of bark.

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Halloumi Fries

A different take on a popular London street food recipe - crunchy, deep fried Halloumi dusted in sumac,with zesty Za'atar yogurt and pomegranate molasses, These are so, so good and a cracking little snack or starter.

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Mushroom and asparagus risotto

Check out this super tasty Wild Mushroom & Asparagus Risotto, as the first part to The Science of Cooking series in partnership with Haste’s Kitchen.

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Panzanella and Oven Baked Salmon

This oven roast salmon with a super light quinoa panzanella is the perfect healthy dish. Panzanella or panmolle is a Tuscan salad of bread and tomatoes that is popular any time of year, its quick, healthy and incredibly tasty.

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Strawberry & Basil Cheesecake

The basil really works with the sweetness from the strawberries and the crunchy biscuit base, plus it’s such a simple, quick recipe to recreate. This is perfect to pre-prepare for parties and can be frozen ahead of a planned event.

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Common causes of abdominal bloating

Bloating is uncomfortable, and most of us suffer from it at some point in our lives. Learn some of the most common causes of bloating and how to tackle it.

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What is bloating and how to deal with it

Bloating is an incredibly uncomfortable feeling that has many different causes. Rennie looks at the potential reasons and treatments for this everyday problem.

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Stress Causing Stomach Pains

Rennie looks at the link between the gut and the mind and how this can affect our digestive health.

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Remedies for stomach bloating: help beat the bloat

Bloating can leave you feeling sluggish and in pain. From avoiding fizzy drinks to having a hot bath, Rennie looks at some remedies you can try to relieve stomach bloating.

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The best lunches to eat on the go

Taking time to sit down and eat your lunch in a leisurely fashion isn’t always an option. Rennie looks some of the healthiest quick lunches to eat on the go

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Is it ever a good idea to eat before you go to bed?

Should you eat food before you go to bed? Rennie looks at the pros and cons of snacking before hitting the hay and whether a pre-bed feed is a good idea

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How to help stop bloating in the New Year?

After Christmas, lots of people struggle to shift that ’festive bloat’. Rennie looks at the ways to help get rid of that bloated feeling.

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Foods to avoid if suffering from bloating

What foods cause bloating? Rennie looks at some of the common foods to avoid if you get regular bloating and what you can do to relieve the symptoms.

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Emotions and digestion: how stress and happiness can affect your digestive health

Rennie takes a look at how different emotions can trigger different reactions in your digestive system, including happiness and stress.

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How to get rid of bloating with yoga

It’s easy to overindulge when presented with delicious food and, while Rennie can help to relieve the symptoms of heartburn or indigestion after a heavy meal, that bloated feeling can be harder to shift.

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Tips to combat stress

Stress can be a major contributor to heartburn or indigestion – which is all the more reason to adopt healthy ways of dealing with stress.

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Breakfasts on the go: simple and healthy recipes and ideas

Breakfast is widely regarded as the most important meal of the day - but many of us skip it because we'd rather push the snooze button and have an extra five minutes in bed.

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Swollen belly symptoms & causes

Having a swollen belly is never a comfortable experience. Rennie explore the symptoms of abdominal swelling and discusses common causes that you can try to manage.

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What is trapped wind and how do you tackle it?

Trapped wind symptoms are well known to many people – but what are the causes and some of the best ways to relieve them? Rennie tackles some common questions

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Natural remedies to relieve trapped wind

Getting rid of trapped wind can be easier said than done. Rennie looks at the best natural ways to help rid yourself of trapped wind symptoms

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Home remedies for trapped wind

Trapped wind and gas pains can be extremely uncomfortable. Rennie explores a range of home remedies for trapped wind to manage and relieve its symptoms.

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