As someone who’s worked closely with patients at a Gastroenterology clinic, I know how tricky it can be to navigate food and drink choices—especially during winter when cozy beverages are everywhere. One question I’ve heard over and over again (particularly when temperatures drop) is: “What are some GERD safe drinks for winter?” Whether you’re battling…
Nothing drags down your day quite like an itchy, dry cough that won’t quit — especially when it lingers for weeks and doesn’t respond to the usual cough drops or allergy meds. If that sounds familiar, GERD may be the hidden problem. Chronic dry coughing often stems from acid reflux, and when left untreated, it…
As a Medical Assistant working in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve had tons of patients ask me, “Does milk calm acid reflux?” Honestly, it’s one of the most common questions I hear — and it makes sense. When your chest is burning and you’re desperate for relief, a nice, cold glass of milk seems like…
If you’ve ever had a persistent cough, a weird lump-in-the-throat feeling, or lost your voice for no obvious reason, I totally get it. I’ve been there. For months, I brushed it off as seasonal allergies or just “talking too much.” But when I started waking up with a sore throat and no signs of a…
It’s kind of wild how something as simple as ginger—a root I used to ignore at the back of the fridge—ended up becoming my go-to for taming the firestorm that is acid reflux. I used to pop antacids like candy, until one particularly rough night pushed me to try something more natural. Ginger was the…
If you’ve ever felt that sudden burn creeping up your chest after a seemingly innocent meal, yep, welcome to the club—GERD flare-ups don’t wait for a convenient time. I remember once I was out with friends, ate a small bowl of tomato soup (just soup!), and boom—instant regret. That deep, gnawing chest discomfort followed by…
I never expected a succulent plant sitting in my kitchen window to become one of the gentlest allies in my battle with GERD. But after weeks of throat burning and trial-and-error diets, a friend casually asked, “Have you ever tried aloe vera juice?” At first, I was skeptical—wasn’t that for sunburns? Turns out, this cool…
If you’ve ever sat bolt upright in the middle of the night with a burning throat or a chest full of acid, you know that GERD is no small discomfort. I’ve been through that frustrating phase—over-the-counter antacids lining my kitchen shelf, but the relief always felt temporary. That’s when I started diving into home remedies….