Solutions to help control acid reflux can go beyond just controlling your dietary habits. Taking a closer look at small to larger changes that you can manage in your daily life can have a significant impact on symptom control and possibly even the complete elimination of symptoms.

The low-FODMAP diet is the elimination diet that is considered to be the most effective for treating IBS symptoms. There is an elimination process for the first 2-6 weeks where you do not eat foods that are high in FODMAPs, which sets a baseline for your body to reintroduce foods back into your diet, allowing you to identify any potential triggers for your IBS. 

Both Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) share many symptom similarities, including abdominal cramping, pain, and at times diarrhea. Dietary recommendations for all individuals suffering from IBS and IBD must be individualized to determine which foods are the most beneficial for each person.

The most common symptom of acid reflux is heartburn. Heartburn is most often described as a burning feeling in the chest or throat. Foods that cause heartburn in some individuals might not affect others. Typical foods that cause irritation include carbonated beverages, spicy foods, and citrus fruits (such as lemons and oranges).

If you are new to Foodguides and a reader living with GERD who has heard “I can’t drink coffee with GERD”, hopefully after today, I can provide some clarity as to why you have heard this and why you may be able to give coffee another shot. 

For people suffering from IBS, finding symptom relief can be a daily struggle. One of the most promising and effective treatments for symptom relief from IBS has been the low-FODMAP diet. The goal of the FODMAP diet is to eliminate FODMAPs from the diet for 2-6 weeks and then reintroduce the foods back into your diet to determine which foods may trigger symptoms. 

One of the common symptoms for two of the types of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is constipation. For individuals suffering from IBS-C or IBS-M, consistency with fiber intake may be the key to finding relief in the restroom. Here are some additional tips to help you reach your fiber goals and help get your gut moving.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects your digestive system by disrupting how your bowel muscles contract. This can lead to a variety of symptoms including abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or a mix of constipation/diarrhea.

One of the key aspects of snacking is that, when done correctly, it can help you manage portion sizes at mealtime. Nutrient-rich snacks inserted between meals can help you manage hunger and fullness, as well as the volume of food consumed, ultimately helping to reduce GERD side effects.

In order to get GERD symptoms and flare-ups under control, it’s important to start working on them little by little. So, what can you do today to help your GERD condition? Try one of these three things.

Lifestyle and dietary changes can help manage and ease GERD symptoms. There are many GERD-friendly foods that can even improve symptoms.

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to GERD and symptoms of acid reflux. But for many, lifestyle changes can help control and even improve symptoms of GERD.