Have you ever wondered if meditation could help calm your GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) symptoms? As someone who’s spent years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve witnessed firsthand how many people struggle with the discomfort and frustration of GERD. While medications and lifestyle changes are often prescribed, one simple and natural…
As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how acid reflux affects so many people. It’s not just the burning sensation in the chest – it’s the constant struggle to find foods that won’t aggravate symptoms. And let’s talk about smoothies: Are they a soothing solution, or could…
As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how many people struggle with the discomfort of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). It’s a condition that can significantly affect daily life, causing heartburn, regurgitation, and other unpleasant symptoms. One piece of advice that often gets overlooked, but can be a…
If you’ve ever struggled with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you know how important it is to make mindful choices when it comes to food. Bread, for instance, can be a tricky topic for people managing GERD. The thought of having to avoid something as comforting and versatile as bread can feel like a real challenge….
Let’s be real—living with GERD can turn your relationship with food into a bit of a toxic one, especially when it comes to sauces. I learned that the hard way working as a Medical Assistant in a gastroenterology clinic. One of the most common frustrations patients would share? The heartbreaking betrayal of tomato sauce. Yep,…
We’ve all been there—stressed out, overwhelmed, or maybe just trying to juggle a million things at once. But did you know that stress can have a direct impact on your digestive system, specifically on conditions like GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)? As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how stress and…
As someone who has worked in a gastroenterology clinic for several years, I’ve seen firsthand how managing conditions like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can feel like a never-ending battle. Patients come in with a variety of questions, but one of the most common ones I hear is about diet—specifically, “Can meal spacing reduce GERD symptoms?”…
Living with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can be incredibly challenging. As someone who has worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how persistent heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort can take a toll on a person’s daily life. When traditional medications and lifestyle changes aren’t enough, many people start looking for…
So, the other day at work — I’m a Medical Assistant in a gastroenterology clinic, by the way — a patient asked me, “Is kombucha safe for acid reflux?” Honestly, I wasn’t surprised. That question pops up a lot, especially since kombucha’s kind of the cool kid in the fermented drinks aisle lately. You see…