Acid reflux is well known for causing heartburn, a sore throat, and the throat and larynx symptoms of LPR. What most people — and many doctors — don’t realise is that reflux can also affect the eyes. Not as a vague secondary complaint, but through a direct and now …
Can Acid Reflux Affect Your Eyes? The Research Explained Read More
Mouth taping is one of those wellness trends that’s arrived with a lot of confidence and very little clinical evidence. The premise sounds reasonable — tape your mouth shut at night, force nasal breathing, sleep better. And nasal breathing genuinely does have real benefits. But if you have acid …
Acid reflux during pregnancy is so common it’s almost considered a rite of passage — but that doesn’t make it any less miserable. Anywhere from 30% to over 50% of pregnant women experience heartburn or regurgitation, with symptoms typically worsening as the pregnancy progresses. By the third trimester, more …
Acid Reflux and Pregnancy: Causes, Relief & Safe Treatments Read More
If you’ve ever reached for the antacids after a spicy meal, you’re not imagining things. Spicy food is one of the most commonly reported triggers for acid reflux and heartburn — but the actual mechanism behind why it causes problems is more interesting, and more nuanced, than most people …
Spicy Food and Acid Reflux: What’s Actually Happening Read More
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and acid reflux are two distinct conditions that share enough symptoms to be regularly confused with each other — and that confusion can lead to years of ineffective treatment. If you’ve been taking PPIs or other acid suppressants and getting little to no relief, EoE is …
Eosinophilic Esophagitis vs Acid Reflux: Key Differences Read More
The relationship between acid reflux and weight loss runs in two distinct directions — and understanding both is important whether you’re trying to manage your symptoms or figure out why your weight is changing. First, carrying excess weight — particularly around the abdomen — is one of the most …