"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THERE AREN’T MANY natural remedies that boast as many benefits as mastic gum. It’s said to support dental ...

We all know that burning sensation in the chest after a heavy meal, the one that makes you reach for a glass of water and regret that extra bite. That’s acid reflux, and when it keeps happening often, ...

Home remedies for acid reflux include eating smaller meals and taking deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL). You should avoid trigger foods that slow down digestion — and try to get more fiber in your ...

Mastic gum is a resin that comes from the mastic tree, which is an evergreen shrub that grows on the Greek island of Chios. Mastic gum may have health benefits, but research into its safety is limited ...

We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t break it down. But ...