If you’ve ever had that weird feeling of waking up in the middle of the night with a sour taste in your mouth and a little too much spit pooling—yeah, I’ve been there too. Working in a gastroenterology clinic, I can’t count how many times patients asked, “Why is my mouth always full of saliva,…
If you’re like me, a Medical Assistant who has seen firsthand how uncomfortable GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can be, you know that picking the right snacks for a big event like the Super Bowl can feel like a minefield. GERD friendly Super Bowl snacks aren’t just about bland, boring food—they can be delicious, satisfying, and…
Can eating smaller meals help GERD? If you’re anything like me—working in a busy gastroenterology clinic, juggling between patient vitals and documentation—you’ve probably heard this question pop up a hundred times a week. I used to think it was just one of those generic diet suggestions doctors tossed around, but after seeing dozens of patients…
