I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement or sleep aid, especially if you take medication or have a diagnosed condition. For three years, I dreaded bedtime. That burning sensation would creep up my chest around 11pm … Read more
Health disclaimer: I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement or health intervention, especially if you take medication. Over the past fifteen years working as a nutritionist specialising in gut health, I have lost count of how … Read more
Most people experience heartburn now and then — after a rich meal, a glass of wine too many, or a particularly stressful week. That kind of occasional discomfort is completely normal, and usually nothing to worry about. But if you find yourself reaching for antacids regularly, waking in the night with a burning chest, or … Read more
Here is a paradox that trips up a lot of people: low stomach acid can feel almost identical to too much acid. Both cause burning, bloating, and discomfort. But they require completely opposite approaches — so getting this wrong matters more than most people realise. If you have been Googling your symptoms and wondering whether … Read more
When PPIs Stopped Feeling Like the Right Answer For nearly two years, I relied on proton pump inhibitors to manage my acid reflux. As a nutritionist with over 15 years of clinical practice, I knew better. Yet there I was,…
Have you ever popped an antacid after a meal, felt relief for an hour or two, and then found yourself right back where you started — bloated, burning, and miserable? I used to think heartburn meant my stomach was producing too much acid. Turns out, I had it completely backwards. If you’ve been researching low … Read more
You know that familiar burn that creeps up your chest right after a big pasta dinner or a late-night slice of pizza? Maybe you’ve woken up at 2 a.m. with that sour, fiery feeling climbing your throat and immediately started rummaging through the medicine cabinet for antacids. I’ve been there too — and so have … Read more
You know that feeling — you finally crawl into bed after a long day, drift off to sleep, and then somewhere around 2 a.m. you wake up with that familiar burning sensation creeping up your chest and into your throat. You sit up, reach for a glass of water, and wonder what you did wrong … Read more
You know that feeling — you sit down to enjoy a big plate of pasta with marinara sauce, maybe a glass of red wine on the side, and everything seems perfect. Then, about an hour later, that familiar burning creep starts moving up your chest and into your throat. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever found … Read more
You know that burning sensation that creeps up your chest after a big dinner or a late-night slice of pizza? You grab the antacid, tell yourself you just have “heartburn,” and move on. But then someone mentions GERD, and your doctor once said something about acid reflux, and suddenly you’re wondering — are these all … Read more