Eating more fiber is linked to less acid reflux. Large population studies consistently find that people who eat more fiber have fewer reflux symptoms and a lower risk of GERD. The biggest, a UK Biobank study following more than 500,000 people for over 12 years, found higher fiber intake …
Fiber and Acid Reflux: Best High-Fiber Foods for GERD Read More
Psyllium husk may help acid reflux, but the evidence is thin. The best study we have is small and encouraging. In 30 people with non-erosive reflux who ate very little fiber, adding 5 g of psyllium three times a day for 10 days raised the minimum resting pressure of …
If you have LPR (silent reflux) the foods and drinks you’re consuming every day are almost certainly making your symptoms worse — and in some cases are the primary reason you’re not getting better. I’ve seen this so many times with people who come to me for consultations. They’ve …
LPR Foods to Avoid: The Complete List (and Why Each One Is a Problem) Read More
Nighttime acid reflux is one of the most disruptive forms of the condition — not just because the symptoms are uncomfortable, but because they actively interfere with sleep, and poor sleep in turn makes reflux worse. It’s a vicious cycle that a lot of people find harder to break …
Acid Reflux at Night: How to Stop It and Sleep Better Read More
Yes — anxiety, stress, and LPR are genuinely connected, and the relationship runs in both directions. Anxiety can contribute to causing or worsening LPR through specific physiological mechanisms, and having LPR can in turn amplify anxiety and depression because of the chronic discomfort and uncertainty it brings. This is …
Can LPR Be Caused by Anxiety? The Stress-Reflux Connection Explained Read More
If you’ve ever felt that burning, raw sensation creeping up into your throat after a meal — or woken up with a sore, scratchy throat for no obvious reason — you already know how uncomfortable acid reflux in the throat can be. The good news is there are specific, …
Acid Reflux in Throat: How to Get Rid of It Fast (and Stop It Coming Back) Read More