It’s wild how often your gut and brain seem to be plotting something behind your back. I used to think my stomach problems were just from bad food choices or stress at work. But then came the bloating, the tight knots before meetings, and even unexpected bathroom trips. Turns out, anxiety was calling the shots…
When I first started having recurring heartburn, I assumed it was just something I’d eaten—until it kept happening almost every day. Like many, I went down the rabbit hole of antacids, food restrictions, and late-night Google searches. That’s when I stumbled across probiotics. Could something as simple as gut-friendly bacteria really help ease acid reflux?…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive condition that affects millions of people. It happens when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. While GERD is commonly known for causing heartburn, many people don’t realize that it can also lead to persistent nausea. This ongoing…
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…