Jeremy from Houston sent us this question: “I am a 68-year-old male pretty healthy and had the LINX procedure 6 months ago. I never had many of the problems people were complaining about on Facebook. Acid reflux at night completely gone but I do struggle...
The gut microbiome is composed of millions of microbes living in symbiosis and regulating a number of physiologic processes including gastrointestinal motility. GERD, a multifactorial gastrointestinal motility disorder, may partly result from gut microbiome dysbiosis. Manipulation of gut microbes through diet, prebiotics, probiotics and fecal...
Coffee is the most commonly consumed beverage after water. Coffee fuels our culture and is readily available around every corner in Houston. Coffee is rich in caffeine and tannins, two substances that are known to cause heartburn. It is believed that caffeine and tannins relax...
If you suffer from acid reflux disease, Christmas may be synonymous with heartburn for you. Large meals, rich food, alcoholic drinks and lots of chocolate exacerbate acid reflux related symptoms like heartburn and food regurgitation. Dr. Darido, acid reflux specialist, at Houston heartburn and Reflux Center,...
Thanksgiving meal is the ultimate challenge for acid reflux patients. It is big, heavy and rich in an endless array of heartburn trigger foods. If you have a hiatal hernia and weak lower esophageal sphincter you are not likely to survive Thanksgiving without a major...
Jane, a GERD patient who happens to be a nutritionist and ketogenic diet advocate, presented to my office for evaluation of GERD related symptoms of several year duration. She is frustrated with her GERD symptom progression and severity over the past few years despite maintain...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. It is a great to be thankful for the blessings we enjoy every day of our life. Like other holidays, Thanksgiving is celebrated with family and friends around a lavish table of rich food, decadent desserts and...
Eggnog is a rich beverage that is commonly served around Christmas time. Regular heartburn sufferers know the importance of avoiding certain food items to prevent an acid reflux attack. Eggnog is prepared using heavy cream and egg yolks. Eggnog high fat content makes it an...
With Halloween right around the corner, people are already making their plans for enjoying the spooky holiday. More and more people are hitting the stores for costumes, decorations, treats, and party themes. Heartburn sufferers know it’s the beginning of the fall holiday season. That means...
Popping an antacid to control your heartburn is easy and convenient. In some severe cases, surgery is required. However, making some lifestyle changes and introducing a few daily habits can help reduce your heartburn. Eat smaller, frequent meals Eating heavy meals, especially at one time, will add...