Proof The Bible Is True

By Lindsay Sheehan

Heartburn is a burning sensation felt in the chest, upper central abdomen, or just behind the breast bone.

It occurs when stomach acids flow back up into the esophagus, the tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. Normally when we swallow, muscles in the lower esophagus relax so that food and drink can be carried to the stomach, and then tighten up again afterwards like a valve. When these muscles relax outside of eating and drinking, stomach acid moves into the esophagus to cause a wicked case of heartburn. It is often worse when lying down.

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Source: Natural Living Ideas