Acid Reflux Expert Tracy Davenport shares Acid Reflux management news and commentary at AcidRefluxConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39 http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39 http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/95271/friendly-holiday Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:04:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport As the holiday season approaches, many are searching for meals to make that are friendly to sensitive stomachs. For my next three SharePosts, I will provide you ideas for a scrumptious breakfast, a festive dinner, and party fare that will start you on your way to a happy and healthy holiday season.   Holiday Breakfast Menu: - Rice or Bread Pudding- Turkey Bacon- Fruit Smoothies Rice or Bread Pudding: I make one or the other of these... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/95271/friendly-holiday http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/94453/menu-picky-eaters Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:40:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport 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 is still living with reflux, the diet may be limited for more obvious reasons. These dietary... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/94453/menu-picky-eaters http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/89113/soccer-season Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:22:00 -0400 Tracy Davenport 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 same as they were then, but with the added dimension of balancing our son's food restrictions with... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/89113/soccer-season http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/57320/reflux-friendly Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:53:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport 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 use the modified version below all of the time for my son with acid reflux disease - it travels... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/57320/reflux-friendly http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/56523/reflux-friendly Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:47:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport 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, and another son who can eat anything he wants, coming up with menu ideas to suit everyone has been one... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/56523/reflux-friendly http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/55654/hiatal-hernia Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:30:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport 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 due to a hiatal hernia, the following are some fast facts to help you to begin to understand the... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/55654/hiatal-hernia http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/54884/resolve-fun Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:56:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport Being overweight is a strong risk factor for acid reflux disease and esophageal erosions. The risk for these disorders progressively increases with increasing weight. I suspect many of you are already well aware of these facts and would love to begin 2009 by getting in better shape. This SharePost is written for you!   Unfortunately, somewhere in the late 20th century we veered off track and started to equate exercise only with things... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/54884/resolve-fun http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/54506/standing-eating Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:24:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport My son with reflux is now 6 years old. For the past several years, it seems my husband and I never get to the end of a meal without arguing with our son about sitting down while he finishes eating, because without fail, after the first half of his meal, my son always jumps up from his chair and begins to walk around the table, telling us that he is uncomfortable sitting down. My husband and I always attributed this behavior to the fact that... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/54506/standing-eating http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/53940/discontinued Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:31:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport "This medication has been discontinued."   That's what our pharmacist told us the last time we went to pick up my son's prescription for Erythomycin. You may remember that Erythomycin is a common antibiotic that is often used to help individuals who may have an allergy to penicillin, and it can also help with gastric emptying for reflux patients. I wrote about how well the drug was working with my son's nasal stuffiness at... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/53940/discontinued http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/52407/protecting-pearly Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:29:00 -0500 Tracy Davenport If you or some one you care for has acid reflux disease, you may need to consider extra measures of tooth protection. Cavities, also called tooth decay, can be caused by a combination of factors, including acid reflux. Stomach acid is caustic, and if it makes its way to the mouth as a result of acid reflux, it can damage the teeth. The prevalence of dental erosions in the general population is estimated to be 2 - 18 percent, but has been... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/39/52407/protecting-pearly