It was a hot day last summer when I reached for a chilled slice of watermelon, thinking it was the safest, most refreshing fruit I could eat with my temperamental digestive system. Big mistake. Minutes later, the familiar burn started creeping up my chest. That moment made me question what I had always believed—isn’t watermelon…
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…
If you’re anything like me, giving up coffee altogether feels like signing a peace treaty with misery. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) adds a twist of guilt to that morning ritual, especially when every sip could trigger that all-too-familiar burn. So naturally, decaf feels like a safe loophole, right? But is it really? I had to…
If you’ve ever found yourself unbuttoning your jeans halfway through the day because your chest is burning or your stomach feels like it’s staging a full-blown protest, trust me—you’re not alone. As someone who’s dealt with GERD on and off over the years, I’ve picked up on a few unexpected triggers. One of the sneakiest?…
Ever wondered why that chocolate bar you love so much can sometimes lead to heartburn? You’re not alone. While chocolate is undeniably a delicious treat, it can also be a culprit in triggering acid reflux or heartburn for many people. In this article, we’ll dive into why chocolate can cause heartburn, how it affects your…
Ever wondered if your morning ritual of sipping warm lemon water is doing more harm than good for your GERD symptoms? Let’s dig into the juicy details to find out! If you’re someone who swears by lemon water for detoxing, improving skin health, or just jumpstarting your day, you’re not alone. But if you’ve been…
Ever brewed a cup of peppermint tea hoping it would soothe your stomach, only to end up feeling worse? Yeah, I’ve been there. Peppermint is everywhere—candies, teas, oils, even toothpastes—and it’s often hailed as a digestive hero. But if you’ve got acid reflux or GERD, things aren’t always that simple. What seems like a calming…