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5 Hardest Foods to Digest

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Fast Fact

Approximate annual number, in millions, of physician office visits due to digestive disorders in the United States, according to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.

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Stomach & Digestive Tip: Avoid Alcohol

If you have heartburn or GERD, avoid alcohol as often as possible. Because alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, it allows the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. Plus, it increases the production of stomach acid. If you must indulge, be sure to dilute your drinks with water or club soda.