Recently, I went over to a friend’s house for dinner and to watch the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. My friend offered me a choice of beverages and I opted for a glass of red wine. As we sat down to eat, she joined me in drinking a glass, but noted that she and her husband were cutting back because they were suffering from acid reflux. That got me thinking – what is reflux and what foods should you avoid to prevent it?
It turns out that acid reflux – known medically as...
When my son was a baby, Jan Gambino of PAGER (Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association) met with us at a McDonald's... Read more »
While diet has not been shown to cause acid reflux it can definitely help to lessen the symptoms for those suffering with the disease. ... Read more »
As long as there have been illnesses there have been “natural remedies” reported to cure them. This is also the case with Acid Reflux... Read more »
Michael Phelps may be a world class swimmer but he sure isn't a Gold Medal level picky eater! Look at what he eats: two cups of coffee, a... Read more »
One of our greatest food challenges has been to find sweets, especially candy and cupcakes that our son with acid reflux disease... Read more »
A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) says that a low-carbohydrate diet relieved the painful symptoms of his heartburn. Joe and... 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 »
Restrictive diets that exclude coffee, spicy foods, chocolate, and other foods may not reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD),... Read more »
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