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It's an old malady with a flashy new handle: gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD. If you're one of the more than 100 million Americans who suffer from GERD, try identifying the foods that bring it on. Chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes and coffee can cause GERD, as can smoking. Running jostles your stomach, so runners often suffer from heartburn. Even washboard abs can contribute to GERD because rippling bellies--and fat ones--can press against the stomach, squeezing acids up. Tight pants are yet another culprit. For natural GERD cures, simmer a 3-inch piece ...

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