If you’ve ever finished a meal only to feel like your stomach is pushing back—or worse, rising up—you’re definitely not alone. Many people deal with that uncomfortable mix of heartburn, pressure, and bloating that seems to come and go. Sometimes it’s mild, sometimes it’s downright annoying. If this sounds familiar, there’s a good chance GERD…
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’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…
If you’ve ever finished a meal only to be greeted by loud stomach rumbling and that awful burning sensation creeping up your chest, you’re definitely not alone. In my years as a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve had countless patients nervously ask, “Is it normal for my stomach to growl so much…
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…
When I first started working in a gastroenterology clinic, I honestly didn’t realize how many folks struggled with GERD and bloating after dairy. It wasn’t just older patients, either — we’d see young adults, athletes, busy moms — you name it. Some would come in thinking they had lactose intolerance, but their symptoms were more…
When you work in a busy medical clinic like I do — especially in a Gastroenterology setting — you quickly learn that snacking smart isn’t just about calories or convenience. It’s about keeping your digestive system happy while juggling packed schedules and long hours. That’s why I wanted to share some GERD friendly office snack…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause stomach bloating—you’re definitely not alone. I’ve had more than a few patients bring this up during appointments, and honestly, I’ve experienced it myself during a bad flare-up. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen how interconnected our respiratory and digestive systems really are, even when we don’t expect…
Hey there! If you’ve ever struggled with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and wondered how to enjoy street food without the painful aftermath, you’re not alone. As a Medical Assistant working in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how patients’ love for flavorful, convenient meals often clashes with their digestive health. GERD friendly street food…