7 things to help manage acid reflux

Do you ever experience heartburn? Does it happen more than twice a week? If you do, you may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Heartburn is caused by the esophageal sphincter not closing completely, allowing stomach acid to come up. To ensure you have a proper diagnosis, be sure to see your doctor. Take heart, though — you can do several things at home to treat this problem. Check out the 7 home remedies below.