Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) becomes particularly challenging during the holiday season, when rich and festive foods can trigger symptoms. GERD Awareness Week (November 24 through November 30) highlights this chronic condition where approximately 20 percent of people in the United States have their stomach acid flow back into the esophagus, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases . Key Symptoms: The American Gastroenterological Association identifies t...