I remember the moment reflux completely took over my life. At first, I could pinpoint a few trigger foods and avoid them, but over time, it felt like everything I ate caused symptoms. Even my “safe foods” were triggering me—foods I’d never had issues with before. I was dealing with burning in my throat, constant nausea, a lump-in-throat sensation, and that awful chest tightness after almost every meal. The anxiety around food became unbearable, and I started cutting more and more out of my diet. Eventually, I was left eating just 4-5 “safe” foods on repeat—plain rice, chicken, zucchini, bananas, and almond milk. But what I didn’t realize at the time was that this extreme restriction wasn’t helping. In fact, it was harming my gut health and making my symptoms worse. My body was crying out for help, but the answer wasn’t in avoiding more foods. The real turning point came when I realized it wasn’t the food itself causing my symptoms—it was deeper. Underlying root causes like stress, gut motility issues, and a hypersensitive digestive system were the real drivers. Once I started addressing those, everything began to change. My symptoms improved, I felt less fear around food, and I could finally start nourishing my body again without pain or anxiety. 💡 If this story sounds like your life right now, take the Reflux Relief Quiz in my bio to discover your next steps. You deserve answers and relief—starting today. 💛
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