5 Gifts for Families ‘Tis the season for giving, so if you are looking for the perfect gift for a family caring for an infant or child with acid reflux, here are some ideas to make your (and their) life easier this holiday season. 1) Pharmacy Gift Card Parents who are caring for a baby with reflux are no strangers to... Read more
When my son was a baby, Jan Gambino of PAGER (Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association) met with us at a McDonald's restaurant. At that time, Ben's food allergies and acid reflux were so bad, we didn't know what to order. Jan was a huge help and explained, "the best thing to order for awhile may be just... Read more
In the first part of this blog, I wrote about the documented positive relationship between spirituality and chronic disease. Part II of this blog suggests ways in which families living with a chronic illness can reach out to the spiritual community, and how religious organizations can better support those living with a chronic... Read more
Over the years, research has consistently supported the notion that religion and spirituality are important to many Americans. More recently, research is focusing on the important role spirituality may play in the lives of individuals living with a chronic illness such as acid reflux, or those in a caregiving situation. The intent of this... Read more