Chai Tea is great for digestion. It is a mixture of black tea or Chicory, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and cardamom. It is prepared with milk or soy, honey or sugar. These ingredients are good for digestion. Chai Tea comes in many variations so keep trying it until you find the one you like. […]
Coffee and Acid Reflux
May 3, 2011 by ·
The debate is out on weather coffee cause’s acid reflux or not. I gave up drinking coffee 6 months ago and started drinking tea. Good thing I did because it helped lead us to developing T-Drops the all-natural remedy for stomach discomfort. I know that when I was drinking coffee, my acid reflux was much […]
Peanut Butter and Jelly, An American Institution, Revampted
May 1, 2011 by ·
Today was a beautiful day for some spring cleanup. That’s what I did. I moved the lawn, cleaned some windows, and worked up a big appetite. My stomach seemed to empty much faster since I was exerting some physical exercise. I had to eat something and fast. My wife suggested some toast since I was […]
Spicy Foods & Acid Reflux
April 30, 2011 by ·
My family and I went out for Mexican food the other night. I made sure not to get anything too spicy. No salsa for me. It gives me horrible acid reflux. I had a mild burrito with sour cream. My wife ordered a quesadilla with Jalapenos. This was a great way for her to keep […]
Why Tea?
April 29, 2011 by ·
Gone are the days of Sunday drives and relaxing afternoons. Most days I have little time to think. Could you imagine what my boss would say if at 3pm I told him/her that I needed to have my afternoon tea time? What if we all took a few minutes to relax and to reflect? What […]
Peppermint is NOT good for those who suffer with reflux.
April 27, 2011 by ·
Is peppermint good for reducing acid reflux? Peppermint is known for soothing an upset stomach. Using it to reduce acid reflux is a big mistake. It relaxes your stomach muscles. There is a little muscle in the esophagus called the esophageal Sphincter muscle. When this muscle relaxes it will allow acid to back up into […]
Can Stress make acid reflux worse?
April 26, 2011 by ·
If you are suffering from acid reflux, GURD, digestive disorder, or heartburn; stress can be the cause. Many people have a hard time handling stress they feel on a daily basis. You may not be able to stop the stressful situations that you are dealing with right now. You can change how your body relates […]
Over Eating and Acid Reflux
April 24, 2011 by ·
Does Over Eating Cause Acid Reflux? What a question. I love food. I actually get stressed out and find myself nervously eating at times. Sometimes I don’t eat a healthy breakfast and do not have time to prepare a nutritious lunch but, I guarantee you that I never miss eating dinner. In this scenario, I […]
Does Chocolate Cause Heartburn?
April 23, 2011 by ·
If you are human at all you have to admit that chocolate is a God send. I love it! Someone once said give me chocolate or give me death and I use to agree. The problem with me loving chocolate so much is I should not have it and if you are suffering from acid […]
Empty Stomach All Pain No Gain
April 23, 2011 by ·
Does having an empty stomach make acid reflux worse? I would say it does. I have suffered with acid reflux for several years now and I noticed when I wake up in the morning on an empty stomach acid reflux can be pretty bad. Heartburn and acid reflux has a tendency to flare up when […]
