The winter holiday season is packed with shopping and celebrations. If you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), it can be a real challenge to navigate the mall and the buffet table without eating foods that trigger acid reflux symptoms. I have put together my list of top tips to survive holiday eating when you have GERD without missing all... Read more
It can be a real challenge to get through the holidays when you're taking care of a child with gastroesophageal reflux and trying to balance all of the other things on your To-Do list such as shopping, baking, traveling and entertaining. In addition, the holidays are full soda, rich foods and baked goods that trigger acid reflux symptoms.... Read more
Parents of infants with acid reflux disease always want to know the best positioning for eating, sleep and play. Positioning is a simple, low cost treatment attractive to parents when faced with the other treatment options such as medication and expensive formula. But it’s not always so simple. Keep in mind that positioning may... Read more
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing inflammation of the esophagus and appears to be on the rise in children. There are similarities in the symptoms and presentation of EE and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) so doctors are using new... Read more
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