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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (2)

Pregnancy and Acid Reflux

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 Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 10/16/2009, comments (3)

Reflux Mom attends the American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics Conference is being held in Washington DC this weekend so I am getting into my van with GERDMOM plates and heading down! I am eager to get up to date about new research and trends in pediatrics from the premier professional organization of pediatricians. It is estimated that 10,000 professionals will attend the... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/13/2009, comments (10)

Acid Reflux Triggers: How to avoid those things that bring on the burn.

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 Chevron

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Breaking News: GI Doctors Develop Treatment Guidelines

The professional organization of pediatric gastroenterologists, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) recently released new treatment guidelines for infants and children with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The first treatment guidelines were... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/30/2009, comments (0)

Reflux Wardrobe?

We hear a great deal of discussion about the typical treatments for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) such as careful eating, positioning and medication. Buried deep in the fine print is another often overlooked recommendation: wear loose clothing to decrease pressure around the stomach. It makes sense when you think about... Read more Chevron

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