Heartburn is characterized as a burning sensation in your chest or throat, and while this is a common ailment, if you experience heartburn more than two times per week, you may have a condition known as GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The word "tisane" is not a familiar part of American lexicon, but you've probably been drinking them throughout your life. A tisane is simply a cup of "tea" made from something other than a tea leaf. True tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, and it is sold in stores as white, green, black or oolong tea.

When you need a little recharging, drinks like Monster Energy and Rockstar can give you a boost. But when it comes to which one works better, it's a tossup. While studies have been conducted on whether these types of drinks work, none has been done comparing which one works best.

A tremor -- or uncontrollable shaking -- which can be triggered by alcohol use, is characterized by fluttering, jerky movements of hands and fingers, and cannot be stopped voluntarily. Tremors can also occur in your arms, head and eyes, and can affect your voice.

You probably know you should drink plenty of fluids when exercising, but you may be surprised to learn how carbonated drinks affect your workout. Soft drinks, seltzer water and some types of juice, sports drinks and energy drinks contain carbonation.

Soursop, a large fruit weighing five pounds or more, is native to tropical America. High in vitamins B and C, soursop has an acidic flavor, and its juice is used in cold drinks and frozen fruit recipes.

Order moo goo gai pan or another vegetable dish from your local Chinese restaurant and you will find small circular discs with a surprising crunch. Water chestnuts are popular in Asian cuisine. Not true chestnuts, they are tubers, or root plants, that grow in slow-moving or still bodies of water throughout Asia.

Fruits are among the healthiest foods you can eat. However, many diets set guidelines not only for what you eat, but when you eat it.

Dehydration means your body is losing fluids more rapidly than you are replacing them. Water is essential to your health; it accounts for 60 percent of your body weight. Mild dehydration is treatable by increasing your liquid intake, and cold water is appropriate for replenishing your needs.

Although Americans commonly consume carbonated beverages, such as soda water, some people worry that these beverages may increase the risk for health problems including kidney disease and osteoporosis.

If you have recently lost a lot of fluid but haven’t had enough drinks to replace it, you may start experiencing dehydration symptoms such as headaches, lightheadedness and dark-colored urine. You should be able to reverse the condition by having extra fluids at home as long as your dehydration is mild.

Many people do not enjoy drinking water and would rather drink juice to quench their thirst. Although juice is made from fruits, it is not a healthy choice because it does not contain the beneficial fiber found in fruits and can pack a lot of sugar, even if it is unsweetened.