Living with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) isn’t always a picnic, especially when you’re staring down the snack table at a party, trying to decode which dips will love you back and which ones will come with a side of heartburn. GERD safe dips and spreads might not sound thrilling at first, but trust me—there are…
If you’ve ever found yourself eyeing the grill at a summer barbecue, wondering if there’s *anything* on there that won’t leave you with that all-too-familiar chest burn later—trust me, you’re not alone. Working in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating it is for GERD patients to navigate food choices. One of the most…
If you’ve ever felt that weird cold sensation in your throat after eating or lying down, and then wondered if it’s connected to GERD—you’re not alone. Working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen patients come in with all sorts of unexpected symptoms that seem totally unrelated to acid reflux. One…
Let’s be real—living with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) doesn’t mean you have to give up everything delicious, especially tacos. As someone who’s worked up close with patients managing reflux every day in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen how small food swaps can make a *huge* difference. That’s why I put together some of my favorite…
If you’ve ever struggled with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), you know how tricky it can be to find meals that are both tasty and gentle on your stomach. As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how diet plays a huge role in managing symptoms. One thing many…
Hey there! If you’re anything like me, managing GERD safe options at Starbucks can sometimes feel like a bit of a guessing game. After working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic for a while, I’ve learned just how tricky it is to find coffee shop choices that won’t upset your stomach or trigger…
Finding the perfect GERD safe lunch for work used to be a daily struggle for me when I first started working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic. Between juggling patient vitals, procedure preps, and running back and forth with charts, grabbing a quick bite that wouldn’t leave me with heartburn by 2 PM…
If you’ve ever dealt with GERD—or gastroesophageal reflux disease—you know how tricky it can be to find meals that don’t send your symptoms into overdrive. Trust me, as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless patients struggle with this exact issue. The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or…
If you’re like me, working in a Gastroenterology clinic, you start to notice patterns in patients that don’t always scream textbook—but they’re real. One of the most common complaints I hear is this: “Why do I keep getting a sore throat?” And almost every time, after a few follow-up questions and a bit of history-taking,…