Living with acid reflux isn’t just about avoiding spicy tacos or late-night pizza. Trust me, I’ve seen countless patients walk into our Gastroenterology clinic surprised that even their “healthy snacks” are wreaking havoc on their esophagus. Finding the best snacks for acid reflux can feel like navigating a minefield—especially when hunger hits between meals. As…
Heartburn can be a real hassle. I’ve experienced it myself as a medical assistant working in a gastroenterology clinic, and I know just how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how many patients struggle with finding effective treatments that don’t involve heavy medication. That’s why I want to share…
Can watermelon worsen acid reflux? You’d think the answer would be an easy “no,” right? I mean, it’s watermelon—we’re talking about something that’s like 90% water and the poster child for healthy summer snacks. But working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve learned things are rarely that simple when it comes…
Can asthma cause difficulty digesting food? It’s a question I never really thought about deeply until I started seeing patterns in my patients—especially those dealing with both asthma and ongoing digestive issues. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve spent years helping people breathe easier, but I’ve noticed how often they bring up things like bloating, stomach…
If someone told me a few years ago that gut health might have something to do with asthma, I probably would’ve raised an eyebrow. I’ve spent most of my career as a pulmonary nurse dealing with the lungs—tight airways, chronic inflammation, rescue inhalers, nebulizers—the whole package. But then I stumbled across something that got me…
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…
If you’ve ever dealt with that uncomfortable, burning sensation creeping up your chest after a meal, you’re not alone. As someone who works closely with patients at a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how common acid reflux and GERD can be—and how frustrating it is trying to manage it. One of the questions I hear…
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…