In just the last couple of years people have been going crazy for gluten-free diets (even non-Celiacs!). If you suffer from GERD and have been wondering whether to eliminate gluten from your diet, it’s important to first educate yourself a bit. Let’s take a look at whether the diet actually has anything to offer for people with symptoms of acid reflux and GERD.
Summer is well on its way; we can feel it in the air! Health and vaccination experts are predicting that we could see sufficient herd immunity by mid to late July. This is exciting news— we’ve all been cooped up for so long! As we start thinking about emerging from quarantine cocoons, a great many of us probably want to lose some weight, too. Unfortunately, exercise can be a painful endeavor for patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Read MoreFor many people, coffee is the lifeblood of their morning rituals. Its rich, bold taste and pleasant aroma make rising for the day an actually manageable feat, touching the soul at the first sip, as many say. But for some unlucky few, drinking coffee causes coffee heartburn or acid reflux. There are a few solutions out that may help you reduce your heartburn while still enjoying your morning cup. But they’re not for . That’s when it may be time to call it quits.
Read MoreIf you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you likely know that you’re not alone. In fact, nearly 15 million Americans suffer from acid reflux daily. There are far more people who have symptoms at least once a month— nearly 60 million! If you and your doctor have exhausted other interventions, it may be time to consider a type of acid reflux surgery (also known as GERD surgery). But which one?
Read MoreMost people are familiar with heartburn— whether it’s something they only experience once in a while after a hearty meal, or a regular nuisance in their life. Despite its name, it actually has nothing to do with your heart. Instead, it is actually a symptom of acid reflux, which is all about your esophagus. Knowing why we experience acid reflux can play a huge role in preventing it, and in knowing when it’s time to seek professional help. So let’s break down the basics.
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