Sometimes, children who had acid reflux as a baby or still live with it, can only enjoy a relatively limited diet. While this can be incredibly frustrating from a parental perspective, rarely is this the fault of the child. Early reflux may have created food aversions based on textures or tastes that the child remembered as painful. If the child... Read more
I started writing for HealthCentral when my son with acid reflux disease was two years old. Our challenges back then were related to sleeping through the night and making sure we were giving him the correct dosages of medication. Today, he is a thriving seven year old, and like many boys his age, plays on a soccer team. Our challenges now are the... Read more
Last week I provided you with a dinner menu that could be easily modified for someone with acid reflux disease. This week, I am sharing a menu for a warm and soothing breakfast that can also be easily adapted for someone with a sensitive stomach.
Homemade Granola
A dear friend of mine runs a Bed and Breakfast and taught me this recipe. I... Read more
Providing recipes for those with acid reflux can be tricky business. Individuals react differently to different foods, especially if their reflux is caused by food allergies or their reflux has caused a very sensitive stomach. However, I will keep sharing what works for my family, because as a mother of a young son with acid reflux disease,... Read more
About a month ago, an adult family member told me he was experiencing severe acid reflux symptoms for the first time in his life. After a visit to his family doctor and a barium x-ray at his local hospital, it was determined the cause of his reflux symptoms was a hiatal hernia. For those of you who may also be experiencing acid reflux symptoms... Read more