Heartburn isn’t really about your heart. It is a common condition of the stomach and esophagus — more than sixty million Americans experience heartburn symptoms at least once a month. Heartburn is also known as acid indigestion. When you swallow, food goes down your throat and esophagus, through a valve called the lower esophageal sphincter, and into the stomach. The valve closes when you have finished swallowing. The stomach releases acids to break down the food and start the digestion process. If your lower esophageal sphincter opens too often or does not close tightly, stomach acid can creep back up … Continue reading →