Most people are probably familiar with the burning sensation in their chest that can sometimes come from eating certain foods. Whether it is heartburn or indigestion, however, can be confusing because the symptoms overlap. In fact, the terms are used synonymously in many circles.

If your child is experiencing heartburn, there may be simple steps you can take at home to help alleviate symptoms. Medical practice guidelines published in the May 2009 issue of the "Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition" note that children can experience heartburn for many different reasons.

Mayonnaise is a thick, creamy emulsion, which means that it consists of two liquids that do not mix well together under normal conditions. An emulsifier binds the liquids together. In the case of mayonnaise, the emulsifier is egg yolks.

It is normal for children of all ages to experience acid reflux -- the movement of stomach acid back up the esophagus toward the mouth.

When you go to sleep or go into a reclining position, gravity no longer pulls everything in your abdomen straight down. If you have a full stomach, this can cause acid reflux, potentially resulting in long-term damage to your esophagus.

There it is again -- that painful, burning sensation known as acid reflux, or heartburn. You want to quench the burn, but the medications you are considering just might cause more problems. Several over-the-counter and prescription medications will effectively treat acid reflux.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons reports that an estimated 10 to 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic acid reflux, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Many others have occasional reflux that typically manifests as heartburn.

When your baby continually spits up and is irritable after feedings from acid reflux, you want to do all you can to soothe her. For some infants with acid reflux, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux, lying on their backs, especially after a feeding, further irritates the problem and upsets them.

Acid reflux, or GERD, is an extremely unpleasant burning sensation in the chest and throat caused by the rise of stomach acids into the esophagus. There are many triggers that can worsen acid reflux, such as spicy foods, acidic fruit juices, caffeine and fried foods.

Living with acid reflux can often be a guessing game of wondering which foods will provoke symptoms. Shelled nuts contain many beneficial nutrients, including fiber, protein and healthy fats. But if eating them causes reflux symptoms, such as heartburn and sour burps, they may be a personal trigger food.

Acid reflux occurs when acidic digestive juices leak from the stomach into the esophagus. Its symptoms include heartburn, a sour taste in the mouth and a sore throat. Acid reflux can be treated in a variety of ways, but for people whose reflux is related to cow's milk, soy milk can be a good alternative.

Due to its rising popularity, coconut oil has been the subject of various health claims. Meanwhile, millions of Americans each day experience heartburn -- a symptom of acid reflux. So you may wonder if coconut oil and acid reflux are related in some individuals.