When Rebecca was a baby, I planned to go back to work. I placed an ad in the newspaper in an effort to hire a babysitter and even... 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 »
This Thanksgiving, your child with reflux can be the centerpiece of the celebration. I know your child has probably been the center of... Read more »
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I am sure the dads and relatives are scanning the newspaper ads for gift ideas. Flowers,... Read more »
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Today is the day after and I suddenly realized how much better my stomach is feeling since I... Read more »
A patient asks Dr. Howard LeWine about the best time of day to take acid reflux medications. According to Dr. LeWine, most proton-pump inhibitors... 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 »
Tracy Davenport is an advocate for parents and caregivers of chronically ill children. Tracy has two children, one of which suffers from severe... Read more »
A baby with a chronic illness may need to have one or more medications, possibly for long periods of time. Often these medications are given at home... 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 »