Kimberly A. Tessmer - Your Nutrition Solution to Acid Reflux: A Meal-Based Plan to Help Manage Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and Other Symptoms of GERD

Got reflux? Not satisfied with the results you are getting or want to consider alternative treatments? Then this comprehensive resource is a must-read!

Jennifer Masters, MS, RD, LDN, CLT

Guaranteed to give the reader a greater understanding of the underlying causes behind reflux symptoms. Kimberly provides a plethora of practical solutions to not just alleviate the symptoms but to find the individualized treatment to resolve them. Anyone who reads and follows will have relief!

Elizabeth Berry, MS, RD, Nutrition Vision, LLC

Kim takes the complex subject of acid reflux and helps you not only understand the condition and why you are struggling with it, but also leads you through the medical, alternative, and lifestyle solutions to help you find lasting relief. Instead of popping Turns, use Kims nutrition toolkit to get to the root of your reflux and help you feel better for good!

Michaela Ballmann, MS, RD, CLT, dietitian and Functional Nutrition Counselor, Wholify

Your Nutrition Solution to Acid Reflux is an easy-to-read book that everyone who has ever suffered from gastric distress will benefit from. It is factual and full of evidence-based facts stated in terms everyone can understand. I find it well-planned, easy and interesting to read, and simply stated. I plan to recommend this book to my clients as soon as it is published.

Digna Cassens, MHA, RDN, Diversified Nutrition Management Systems

Your Nutrition Solution to Acid Reflux is packed with all the information one would need to understand the causes and various forms of acid reflux. Also, as a dietitian, I appreciated the detailed nutritional relief suggestions. A good read for anybody.

Peggy Korody, RD, RD4Health Nutrition Counseling, LLC

This book delivers evidence-based practice for healthy eating and acid reflux together in an organized and intuitive format. Kim does a beautiful job of walking the reader through the information and providing a vast array of resources. I love the Nutrition Solution Tidbits, as they organize the information into digestible sound bites for easy reference. Good job, Kim! I cant wait to keep this book on my shelf as a reference!

Whitney Ahneman, MS, RDN, CLT

I love this book. It is one of the most comprehensive and well-written books on the subject of reflux and GERD that I have read.

Sharon Richmond, MBA, RD, LDN, CLT, Nutrition Your Weigh!

a meal-based plan to help manage acid reflux, heartburn, and other symptoms of GERD

Kimberly a. tessmer, RDN, LD

Copyright 2014 by Kimberly A. Tessmer, RDN, LD

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Tessmer, Kimberly A., author.

Your nutrition solution to acid reflux : a meal-based plan to help manage acid reflux, heartburn, and other symptoms of GERD / by Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD, LD.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-60163-323-1 -- ISBN 978-1-60163-444-3 (ebook) 1. Gastroesophageal reflux--Nutritional aspects. 2. Gastroesophageal reflux--Diet therapy--Recipes. I. Title.

RC815.7.T47 2014
616.3240654--dc23

2014000408

At the time of writing, all information in this book was believed by the author to be correct and accurate. However, information on acid reflux changes frequently as more research is being completed. Always keep yourself up to date by reading reputable and current publications and speaking with your healthcare provider. The author shall have no liability of any kind for damages of any nature, however caused. The author will not accept any responsibility for any omissions, misinterpretations, or misstatements that may exist within this book. The author does not endorse any product or company listed in this book. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice as well as recommendations on any type of supplement you plan on taking. The author is not engaged in rendering medical services and this book should not be construed as medical advice nor should it take the place of being properly diagnosed and monitored by your regular healthcare provider.

I dedicate this book to all of those people out there who deal with acid reflux and GERD every dayincluding myself. My hope is that this book will help you relieve the frustration that goes along with dealing with acid reflux on a regular basis and empower you to make the necessary changes to start feeling better.

As always, I also dedicate this book to my dad and to my late mom, whom I miss dearly. I am so thankful for the gift they passed on to me for helping others. That is what gives me my passion to be a dietitian and to help others deal with their struggles.

Id like to extend a loving thank-you to my wonderful husband, Greg, who works so hard, which allows me to do what I love, and to my daughter, Tori, who is always patient and gives Mommy the time to do her writing. I would like to thank my fellow RDs who gave me their expert input and advice on this subject. A special thank-you also goes to Susan Linke, MBA, MS, RD, LD, CLT, and Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT, for all of their help with this book.

Most of us have experienced that uncomfortable, fiery sensation in our chest after we eat a big meal or foods that dont quite agree with usthe dreaded heartburn! The good news is that despite its name it actually has nothing to do with your heart. The heartburn sensation you feel is, in medical terms, acid reflux. When acid reflux becomes a chronic problem it is called GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Heartburn caused by acid reflux is a very common problem in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that more than a whopping 15 million Americans suffer with some type of acid reflux, GERD, or other esophageal disorders. Because so many people self-treat themselves at home without even seeing their doctor, the number is probably much higher than we even realize.

Your first step, before even reading this book, is to consult with your doctor (if you havent already). Make sure the symptoms you are experiencing are actually those of acid reflux or GERD. Once you know that is your problem, you can begin to fix it. Dont fall into the trap of popping over-the-counter pills every time you eat just to relieve your impending symptoms. Now is the time to get to the root of your discomfort. Work with your doctor to develop the best treatment plan for you. The good news is that the majority of heartburn and/or acid reflux issues can be rectified with smart lifestyle changes, including changing the foods and beverages you consume.