Tag Archives: Heartburn Diet

Soda, coffee, red wine, whole milk—it seems that every day brings another type of beverage that you shouldn’t be drinking with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s true that many different types of drinks can cause heartburn, and Macon and Atlanta residents need to be careful to moderate their consumption unless they want to end up with an evening full of acid reflux. [Read more]

If you suffer from acid reflux or heartburn, advice can come from many places. Though the most trustworthy information will be given to you by your GERD surgeon, you’ve likely also stumbled across a few pointers online, or been offered some helpful tips by friends with similar issues. [Read more]

When it comes to talking about foods that cause heartburn, nuts don’t get much attention. Spicy foods, acidic fruits and caffeine take the spotlight off of other culprits that are lingering in our diets. One of these lesser recognized foods are tree nuts. [Read more]

For many people in Macon and Atlanta, heartburn is no stranger. The classic delicacies that make the South feel like home are often guilty of being spicy, fried and loaded with fats and oils. These foods are dangerous enough in small quantities, but many people aren’t able to hold themselves to just a bite or two. [Read more]

For those who are not suffering from GERD and are looking for ways to cope with their irregular heartburn, or regular heartburn that is not bothering them more than once a week, then it may be possible to find relief at home through supplements, lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications. [Read more]

There are plenty of fish in the sea, but this also applies to the supermarket, causing a great deal of confusion for many consumers. As if deciding whether or not to buy organic produce isn’t complex enough, fish choices present shoppers with all kinds of questions they may not have the answers to. Should you buy farmed fish or wild caught? What exactly is mercury contamination? [Read more]

It’s almost summer in Macon and warm weather foods are beginning to appear everywhere. These delectable summer favorites are hard to resist, but if you suffer from acid reflux you may want to think twice before indulging in summer heartburn triggers. [Read more]

There are a few primary treatment options for Acid Reflux. Macon residents often have the choice of long-term medicinal treatment with over the counter antacids or prescription strength PPIs, but a lot of patients are apprehensive about starting a pill regimen that has no end in sight. For those who are up for the challenge, a lot of GERD symptoms can be lessened or even eliminated with diet and lifestyle changes. [Read more]

Chronic heartburn doesn’t limit its damage to the daytime. Nighttime acid reflux can interfere with sleeping patterns, making you feel even more uncomfortable the next day. [Read more]

Every once and a while, it feels good to take a break from cooking at home and dine out with friends and family at one of your favorite restaurants. However, if you suffer from severe symptoms of acid reflux or symptoms associated with GERD, dining out may be more trouble than it’s worth. Don’t confine yourself to your kitchen just yet! [Read more]