Gastroesophageal reflux disorder—or GERD—can be frustrating to live with every day, but it can be even more difficult to deal with GERD while traveling. Symptoms of GERD such as heartburn or acid reflux can put a damper on your travels, especially if you’re trying to relax during your precious time off. Below, we will share some great trips for traveling with GERD that will help keep your symptoms at bay.
Read MoreThis should be a simple blog outlining some easy meal ideas that GERD/acid reflux patients can have for lunch without worrying about triggering their heartburn. Like some of our previous food-related blogs, we’re not necessarily putting together a list of specific recipes, but some meal ideas, such as sandwiches, rice bowls, etc. that include some good reflux-preventing ingredients (or note which ingredients you should leave out).
Read MoreAcid reflux, and heartburn are all similar, but slightly different. These odd distinctions lead to the development of many myths. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular myths including ones about foods that cause reflux.
Read MoreDoes alcohol cause heartburn for you? If so, you’re not alone. While some patients with GERD and other acid reflux symptoms choose to forgo alcohol completely, it can be nice to have a drink with friends or after the kids go to bed at the end of a long day. The consumption of alcohol is a personal choice; above all, we encourage you to listen to your body and know your own limits when it comes to drinking and the associated acid reflux symptoms.
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