Dealing with GERD is no picnic—trust me, I see it every single day at the gastro clinic where I work as a medical assistant. One of the first things we talk about with patients is diet, and let me tell you, the confusion around fruit is real. Everyone knows citrus is a no-go, but that…
Can asthma cause tightness in the throat? Oh yes, it absolutely can—and if you’ve ever felt that strange, uncomfortable sensation in your throat and wondered if it was your asthma acting up, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked as a Pulmonary Nurse for over a decade, I’ve seen countless patients come in with this…
As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve had the opportunity to witness firsthand how lifestyle changes, especially dietary ones, can have a profound impact on managing GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). One of the most common recommendations for GERD patients is to avoid acidic foods that can trigger heartburn and discomfort. But what…
If you’re anything like me—someone who’s worked in a Gastroenterology Clinic long enough to see just how much acid reflux can flip lives upside down—then you know that finding GERD-friendly comfort food recipes isn’t just a nice-to-have… it’s essential. So many of our patients would come in practically begging for something, *anything*, that felt like…
When you work in a Gastroenterology clinic like I do, one thing becomes clear fast—how tomatoes impact GERD symptoms is a hot topic. It comes up more often than you’d expect during patient visits, especially when folks are desperately trying to connect the dots between their favorite foods and that awful burning sensation crawling up…
Can alcohol-free beer trigger GERD? That’s a question I didn’t expect to hear so often at the clinic, but lately, patients have been bringing it up more and more. I work in a Gastroenterology office where heartburn, acid reflux, and all-things-GERD are basically our daily vocabulary. But when someone asked, “If I switch to non-alcoholic…
Is rice milk good for GERD? If you’ve ever dealt with acid reflux, you probably know just how tricky it can be to find foods and drinks that don’t set things off. Working in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen so many patients struggle with this—and honestly, I’ve been there too. People often come in asking…
Heartburn can be a real pain, right? You know the feeling – that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest or throat after a meal. It’s especially tough when you’re trying to enjoy a meal or a drink, and suddenly, you’re dealing with discomfort. For many, finding the right foods and drinks to ease or prevent…
As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve had the opportunity to learn a lot about digestive health and how certain foods can either support or aggravate conditions like GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). One of the biggest challenges I’ve seen patients face is finding tasty yet GERD-friendly recipes, especially when…