Photo Credit: BruceBlaus - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44923646 If you’ve ever felt that uncomfortable burning in your chest after a meal, you’re not alone. Acid reflux is incredibly common—but it’s also widely misunderstood. Many people are told to “just avoid spicy food” and leave it at that. In reality, acid reflux is much more complex, and food is only one piece of the puzzle. Let’s break down what acid reflux actually is, why i