Breakfast used to be my favorite part of the day—until I started dealing with acid reflux. Suddenly, my go-to cereals left me with that awful burning sensation and regret halfway through the morning. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. GERD makes even simple meals like cereal a challenge. But good news: you don’t have…
Acid reflux is a common condition that can cause burning pain in the chest, known as heartburn. It happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus—the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. For people who deal with acid reflux regularly, choosing the right foods can make a big difference. Yogurt is…
If you’ve ever dealt with the uncomfortable burn of acid reflux or the nagging symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), you already know how much what we eat and drink matters. But what about hydration? Most people overlook how GERD friendly hydration habits can make a major difference. Working in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen…
If you’ve ever experienced that annoying, burning sensation in your chest paired with a nagging discomfort in your left shoulder, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who’s worked closely in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how GERD and left shoulder pain can sometimes be connected in ways people don’t immediately realize. Most folks think…
Back when I first started managing my GERD, I thought salads were a safe zone—light, fresh, healthy. But oh no, one wrong topping and bam—hello, chest burn and that awful lump-in-the-throat feeling. If you’re like me and you’ve been burned (literally) by “healthy” choices, you’re not alone. It turns out, a lot of popular salad…
If you’ve ever battled the discomfort of acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you know how tricky it can be to figure out what to eat without triggering that dreaded burn. Over the years, working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-planned meal strategy can make…
If you’ve ever dealt with the burning discomfort of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), you know how tricky it can be to plan meals—especially when you’re on a budget. I’ve seen this firsthand working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic. Patients would often ask, “How can I eat right for GERD without spending a…
If you’ve ever dealt with GERD and tongue sensitivity, you know how weirdly connected those two can feel. As a Medical Assistant working daily in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how many patients come in puzzled by this odd combo—heartburn and that strange burning or tingling on their tongue. It’s not just uncomfortable; it…
If you’re dealing with GERD and low vitamin absorption, you’re definitely not alone. Working as a Medical Assistant in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how often these two issues show up hand-in-hand—way more than most folks realize. Patients often come in thinking it’s just heartburn or a little indigestion, but by the time we…