If you’re living with reflux, hypersensitivity or persistent throat symptoms, you’re in the right place. This project shares the things that are helping me calm symptoms, understand what’s going on, and feel a bit more in control again.
Where to begin
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by symptoms, this page is the calmest place to start. It’s everything I wish I’d known early on — simple habits, reassuring context, and the meals that helped me feel safe again.
Posts that might help right away
These are some of the most-read posts on the site — and the ones people say make them feel calmer and less alone:
The meals I’m eating during recovery
Nothing fancy. Just the simple, low-irritation meals that feel safe during recovery:
- Turkey, sweet potato & courgette hash
- Soothing chicken & rice bowl
- Mild courgette & potato bake
- Gentle French toast
- Oat bowl that doesn’t irritate my throat
These are the meals I keep coming back to while things heal. Soft, calm, and predictable.
The habits that are making my symptoms quieter
I’m slowly building habits that calm the hypersensitivity and make symptoms less intrusive. These are the ones that actually help:
- Diaphragmatic breathing (even 1–2 minutes makes a difference)
- Post-meal walks
- Grounding tricks for when symptoms spike
- Reducing stimulation at night
- Simple posture tweaks that reduce throat awareness
None of this is medical advice — just what’s helping me as a normal person trying to heal.
Get my weekly Reflux Recovery Notes
Each week I send a short note about what’s helping me, what I’m learning about hypersensitivity, and a small reminder to stay calm through the ups and downs.
Thanks for being here. I hope something on this page helps you feel a little less overwhelmed.