Information and opinions on health from cognitivefun at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/31052/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/31052/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/31052/index http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/31052/16628/acid-reflux Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:16:00 -0500 cognitivefun Acid reflux is often found in conjunction with irrititable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Crohn's, as well as allergies and asthma. Many GERD sufferers also suffer breathlessness. There is a reason for this common constellation of health problems. First, let's see what the medical establishment says about GERD and reflux. They claim that this condition is caused by excess stomach acid. The acid affects the lining of the esophagus and... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/31052/16628/acid-reflux