May 12, 2009
Dear Mommy, I Have GERD!

May 11, 2009
Reflux Surgery: Part III

April 5, 2009
Reflux Surgery Part II: EndoCinch and Stretta

April 4, 2009
Reflux Surgery Part I: The Nissen Fundiplication

March 30, 2009
When to Consider Surgery for IBD

March 13, 2009
As most of you know, the FDA just released a new “Black Box Warning” for metaclopramide or Reglan.

March 10, 2009
Journaling to Stop the Burn

March 7, 2009
Answering Fad Diet Questions

February 12, 2009
Lactose Intolerance and IBD

February 3, 2009
What the Ice Storm Taught Me

January 9, 2009
Our EGD Experience

January 8, 2009
Answering Fad Diet Questions!

January 7, 2009
How to be Your Own Health Advocate

January 5, 2009
Do You Get Better Treatment When You Look Sick?

December 12, 2008
Exercise Has Many Benefits

December 1, 2008
Holiday Meals and Acid Reflux

November 24, 2008
Acid Reflux and Art Therapy

November 16, 2008
Post Viral Gastroparesis?

October 20, 2008
Dealing with AR at Halloween

October 7, 2008
AR and Hypotonia? Early Intervention helped Ella!

September 17, 2008
From infancy to adult: Sara deals with AR

September 8, 2008
Obesity and Acid Reflux - As a nutritionist I am required to tell you that obesity is putting millions at risk for debilitating disease and even early death. In 2005 a review of previous research on GERD showed a very strong correlation between the severity of GERD and a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI). As the person’s BMI rose so did their rate of complications from GERD.

August 13, 2008
Calcium and PPI Medications - Calcium is an essential mineral in the human body. It is needed for the proper formation of bones and teeth and is also found in the blood and other cells where it regulates metabolic functions. When previous headlines blared about the increased risk of hip fractures with PPI use many AR patients began to worry.

July 7, 2008
Food Allergy, Intolerance and Acid Reflux - Food allergies and intolerances can aggravate the symptoms and, in some cases, even cause acid reflux. If your acid reflux does not respond well to treatment it may be time to consider if an allergy or intolerance could be playing a role in the problem.

July 21, 2008
Our Story: Melina & Acid Reflux - Melina introduced me to the world of acid reflux shortly after her birth in 2002. From the beginning we struggled to get her to eat. To swallow seemed too painful. Melina's throat looked raw and even her cry began to sound hoarse.

June 16, 2008
Listen to Your Dentist - I would have saved myself a lot of pain if I had just listened to my dentist. He noticed about five months ago that there was additional erosion of the tooth enamel on my back bottom molars.