by Scott Davis | Dec 27, 2025
We know that alcohol and spicy food increase the severity of acid reflux. A study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology has just added another Food type to avoid. One you would never guess. The researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville...
by Scott Davis | Nov 9, 2025
Acid reflux is a disease of the guts. It’s usually considered to be uncomfortable but not dangerous. Depression is a disease of the mind, and it’s one of the most fatal diseases that humans face. So how can “innocent” acid reflux cause fatal depression on a massive...
by Scott Davis | Oct 10, 2025
Acid reflux is everywhere. Millions deal with it every day. But a new study shows the fix might be as simple as how you breathe. In this trial, researchers tested whether abdominal breathing could calm gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They enrolled 22 adults...
by Scott Davis | Sep 13, 2025
Everyone’s buzzing about the new weight-loss drugs like Ozempic that promise easy results without changing your lifestyle. But before you jump on the bandwagon, consider this: a major study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that people taking these...
by Scott Davis | Aug 15, 2025
Doctors often recommend physical activity for acid reflux, since obesity is a major cause. But some studies show that exercise can also make reflux worse. A review in the World Journal of Gastroenterology looked at 231 studies to clarify the issue. While the full...
by Scott Davis | Jul 16, 2025
Glutamate isn’t just a flavor enhancer found in your favorite snacks and restaurant meals. It’s also a key chemical messenger in your body that helps your nervous system function. Since your digestive system is closely connected to your nervous system, the authors of...