Hey there! If you’re anything like me, managing GERD safe options at Starbucks can sometimes feel like a bit of a guessing game. After working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic for a while, I’ve learned just how tricky it is to find coffee shop choices that won’t upset your stomach or trigger…
If you’re anything like me, you probably rely on that warm, comforting cup of coffee to jumpstart your day. But if you’re also dealing with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), then you’ve likely had to make some tough decisions about your caffeine fix. When I first started working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic,…
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…