Anil Minocha and Christine Adamec Written by an internationally recognized expert on digestive diseases, this book brings relief to the tens of millions of people who suffer from chronic heartburn. Working from his own extensive experience diagnosing and treating heartburn sufferers, as well as the latest research from around the globe, Dr. Minocha explains the causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the potential serious consequences of leaving it untreated, including greater pain, internal injury, and even cancer. He explores all the major treatment options now available to chronic acid reflux sufferers - including everything from nutrition and simple lifestyle changes to drugs and surgery. Drawing from his own clinical case files, Dr. Minocha tells the inspiring stories of dozens of men and women who have found relief from heartburn once and for all. Anil Minocha, MD (Springfield, IL), is a practicing gastroenterologist and a Fellow of the American College of Physicans and the American College of Gastroeroterology. He currently serves as Chief of Gastroenterology at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Christine Adamec (Palm Bay, FL) is a freelance writer who has written several health and self-help titles.