Pregnancy can be a huge trigger for many dealing with acid reflux. Women who have never dealt with heartburn before can be sidelined with severe burning and pain. During pregnancy the levels of progesterone increase dramatically and can allow the LES to relax. This relaxation causes a backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Add to that a... Read more
Acid reflux can be a huge PAIN during the holidays. Halloween tends to be a huge issue at our house because chocolate tends to be a massive trigger for myself and my daughter Ella's reflux. As much as I would sometimes love to "opt out" of Halloween, it isn't feasible with our girls. They love the day of dressing up and hanging with their friends... Read more
The question I get more than any other involves people wanting to know what might be triggering their acid reflux flare ups. There are several different ways in which acid reflux can be triggered. In this blog we will discuss both food and lifestyle issues that may contribute to the burn.
There is no set list of foods that cause... Read more
I did not sleep well last night. As the mom to three very rambunctious girls this is a phrase that I utter quite frequently. Add acid reflux to the mix and sleep becomes even more rare. Chocolate before bedtime... well, you get the idea. Burning, sour tastes and nasty burps kept me up half the night!According to a recent... Read more
As we discussed in my last post sleeping can be a huge issue for those dealing with acid reflux or GERD. In some instances sleeping aids may not be the best idea either. There are several ways you can help to limit the night time reflux monster. Here are a few that have worked for me. I hope they will help you to get some... Read more
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