At some point I went from carrying a diaper bag to a snack bag. At first, the diaper bag carried the usual assortment of baby gear and went on every trip from the food store to the cross country plane ride. When my daughter with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) didn't need extra clothes and diapers anymore, I was tempted to ditch the bag. She still needed to eat frequent, small meals all day long. In addition, she had an "eating window" meaning she did most of her eating during the...
When you think about it, everyone has a strong opinion about food and eating. One adult may crave crunchy, salty chips while another needs... Read more »
There are many barriers to healthy eating at work, from a rushed or non-existent lunch break to that box of donuts staring at you in the... 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,... Read more »
Reflux Friendly Cooking is a weekly feature full of quick and easy meal ideas that are acid reflux friendly and can be easily modified to... Read more »
Driving cross country with a picky eater with severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease seemed like a good idea at the time. At three years of... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
Going to sleep soon after eating greatly increases the risk of acid reflux, says a report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Patients with... Read more »
Ask Questions Because you do not prepare the food you eat at restaurants yourself, it is imperative that you ask lots of questions about the food prepation. As questions about what comes with the dish (fatty sauces or gravies are a red flag) and...
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