Getting To The Root Of And Getting Rid Of Heartburn And Reflux

Most of us have experienced heartburn at one time or another, but for millions of people it is a chronic and painful condition. As a result, acid-blocking medications are among the top-selling drugs in America today. However, taking an acid blocker does nothing to address whatever is causing the heartburn and these drugs can have all sorts of negative side effects. Additionally, while acid blocking drugs block acid that can cause symptoms of heartburn and reflux, your body actually needs stomach acid to stay healthy. So, the key isn’t taking the drug. It’s finding the cause. ⁣⁣⁣
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In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Todd LePine to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating heartburn and reflux. Together they discuss how to find the real causes of reflux and heartburn, get rid of them, and use the right foods, nutrients, and lifestyle therapies to heal the problem.⁣⁣⁣
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Dr. LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine teaches around the world, and has given lectures to doctors and patients at American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), the University of Miami Integrative Medicine Conference, The Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA, and is on the faculty for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. LePine is the head of the Scientific Advisory Board for Designs for Health and a consultant for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. He enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a fitness enthusiast.⁣⁣⁣
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[@gerardwebster1251]

Everyone in the medical community should be made to watch this video!👍😁

[@honeygold1]

Then they wouldn't make $$$.

[@JustanotherLisa]

They already know. Doctors only want to treat your symptoms, not your underlying condition or disease. THIS is how they make money. What most ppl don’t know is that there are legal drug dealers who show up at doctors offices to sell them on new medications. They ask the doctor to prescribe their patients THEIR meds instead of a competitors drugs, and when they prescribe a certain amount, they give the doctors a car, or free all expense paid trips for whole family to Europe, or many other expensive “gifts”. and all the Dr has to do is push these certain pills on the patients. Instead of the doctor actually looking to se what is causing the problem, it’s just easier to give them a pill for this and a pill for that. My stepfather was on over a dozen prescription pills. He just died at 67 yrs old.

[@CCitis]

It’s so brutal… I was on my PPI for years. My doctor told me to be on them for life. It’s unreal. Now, 3 weeks off I am suffering through this rebound, praying my reflux will stabilize over time. Tread lightly with the PPIs you guys.

[@kyliefan7]

Have you made an appointment with Dr Hyman for help!! Hope you get better soon! I never tried them as I knew all this beforehand but I’m on a journey now with it coming back after thinking I didn’t need some supplements I still need!!

[@omarcastro7306]

Take betaine hydrochloride. Or mastic gum supplements. They’re great for that

[@Dudewhatsnext]

All I can say is thank you, I’m on my journey of eliminating acid reflux

[@jg8753]

One things that I dont agree with is saying "once you know what to do its easy". Eating a restrictive diet is certainly not easy for everyone and can have other side effects that make you feel worse than just having reflux. I have tried all natural remedies for GERD and they generally always seem to make it worse. Giving up coffee and eating a low carb diet leads to a complete halt of all bowel motility for me and makes me feel lethargic and depressed. HCL and other things to increase stomach acid also seems to make my GERD and stomach pain worse (most any supplements do). Stress over restrictive dieting is actually also a huge trigger for my reflux as I feel tense and guilty that I cant control myself or do things right. These are just some thoughts on saying "treating this condition is easy". This can be a very emotional condition as food is not simply sustenance to all people but something to be shared and enjoyed-- not an easy thing to do when living with GERD and other digestive issues.

[@mschice0003]

Hey did anything help you?

[@ValerieHarristhefoodiemedic]

Once again, this should be mandatory viewing.

[@alexandrachaffanjon2226]

Thank you Dr. Hyman and Dr. Lepine! I was hoping to find this topic as a house call and here it is! Thank you!!!

[@djosh474]

Im from zimbabwe and have had heartburn for 7 years . Im 35 now . Iv been on ppi's and still struggling . Iv lost weight and hardly eat anything . Iv got a polyp in my upper stomache . Iv asked my doctor to get it removed and he said its nothing to worry about . Iv told him about low acid affecting the LES function and he said its nonsense. Iv been to 7 doctors including specialists and they all perscribe ppi's . Im losing this battle . Im weak all the time . I get sick very often . Im sad that my kids always see me ill . A good doctor who is willing to listen and try new things is a blessing .

[@zeeshan1550]

bro same here i m 29 struggling with gerd cannot eat any thing from 86 kg now my weight is 68 kg

[@bee_bee3]

The channel kick it naturally has a lot of gerd and digestion in general. Very well explained I hope something in this video or on that channel can help🤞

[@MarcBraun-tb3vu]

Do you have hiatial hernia? Then PPI won’t help. Because part of the stomach is too far up. And maybe your acid is too low.

[@tuicakaukasaimatuku4716]

​@@zeeshan1550 start taking Apple Cider Vinegar (5ml with a glass of water) 3 times daily on an empty stomach. I was on PPI for 6 weeks with no change. Now i have gone of it and switched to Apple Cider Vinegar.

[@denisemartin3603]

Listen to Dr Aviv

[@mbsana2553]

I wish we have functional dr here in Canada. They will surely make a big change in our life. Thank you for this video.

[@martaxo1625]

It always starts when I go through a stressful period in my life 😔

[@slicktalk98]

Currently going through the same ordeal! 😅

[@martaxo1625]

@@slicktalk98 supplementing magnesium does help!

[@slicktalk98]

@@martaxo1625 and vitamin D3 is essential as well!

[@SharonFoster852]

I had reflux for years, and took all kinds of prescription and non-prescription meds to deal with it. A year ago I eliminated all sugars and grains and starchy vegetables from my diet, and the reflux stopped within days. Just stopped. My chronic post-nasal drip also stopped. I've had heartburn a couple of times since then, due in both cases to eating something that was a little too spicy for me.

[@mg6735]

Most definitely sugar creates reflux.

[@SweetSkittler]

hello! i have post nasal drip as well and I wake up with a cough, cutting sugars, starchy vegetable and grains stopped your heart burn and acid reflux? did you ever experience any indigestion or constipation?

[@darkbloodgt6577]

So what did u eat because I need to know what to eat

[@SharonFoster852]

@@darkbloodgt6577 Low-carb/Keto. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, liver, non-starchy vegetables, butter, olive oil, avocados. No sugar, no grains, no industrial seed oils such as corn, soybean, canola, flaxseed, etc.

[@darkbloodgt6577]

@@SharonFoster852 what kinda of meats

[@candicedavis2486]

I truly love Dr. Hyman. Thanks for all you do!

[@michellesteinman1642]

Thank you for helping PEOPLE! This is how medical care should be! It's about Caring about The patient, not just about making money off them! 😍 Thank you for doing what is right! You help so many!!!!! Gratitude!!!😍

[@annehenderson7911]

DGL is great! Thanks for this very important video.

[@connieprisco]

So glad I watched. It will make a difference in my health. Thank you

[@predragkovacevic9535]

Controlled water intake is a game-changer. Newer more than half of the glass at the time, 30 min before or 1-2 hours after a meal. Combined with a low carb diet, and smaller but frequent meals gave me real relief and took me off 6 years of PPIs taking.

[@user-hp1zz4qm7s]

so now you still have gerd symptoms? or totally free from gerd? or heartburn?

[@predragkovacevic9535]

@@user-hp1zz4qm7s Sometimes I do, when I don't pay attention to how much I eat. But I don't take meds anymore.

[@Brenleysage]

@@predragkovacevic9535 we’re you taking meds everyday or just when needed?

[@predragkovacevic9535]

@@Brenleysage I was taking meds everyday for more than 6 years.

[@Brenleysage]

@@predragkovacevic9535 did the meds start to have side effects after all those years?

[@debbiec6216]

5:45 - 14:41 This is very important to listen too !!!! Wow! I need Doctor LePine to come and help me.

[@sandradalton1611]

I don't need any any doctor's advice now that I found both of you!

[@marisolsoto6437]

Excellent information, thank you!

[@giorgiagatti2621]

Thank you Doctors, this was very informative! I'm thinking to contact you from Italy

[@lifeiswargodisall7415]

I like your videos. Thanks for the good job.

[@ginoasci2876]

i love you guys, at the same time this video explains what causes damage but there isn’t any information on how to heal.

[@elviralopez6401]

I just share this video with my daughter who is suffering with a bad case of acid reflux… Thank you

[@akilla4reala669]

Is she doing any better?

[@user-vg8ez9cu6u]

2 Oz of organic aloe juice (once in morning, once in evening) is working well for me

[@Alexis_005]

Like always these kinds of videos explain the problem and why we shouldn’t take PPIs but never give a concrete solution

[@jddr555]

Right! They want you to spend money on suppliments at the least, to hundreds of dollars leading into thousands for appointments and labs, all of which most can't afford out of pocket

[@morocco34]

They do give solutions but a lot of us don't want to "hear" the solutions, i.e., give up coffee, chocolate, don't eat too close to bedtime, etc. We are all guilty of wanting a magic pill.

[@alisonwrigglesworth9380]

@@morocco34yes you are right. Small adjustments can make a great difference. But this takes discipline and resolve.

[@twstephanie50]

I read years ago that NOT ENOUGH stomach acid caused depression.this was 30 yrs ago.i was severely depressed and actually found something with hydrochoric acid in it.I took it and it totally relieved my depression.i thought i had too much stomach acid but i DIDNT HAVE enough ! I just took a chance and it worked !

[@yuppers1]

Yes new literature is saying that depression can be tied to inflammation. It looks like you fixed the cause of your inflammation. Congratulations!

[@steel615]

did you find a supplement with hydrocloric acid if not then what?

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Can you please share what you took to help you with this stomach issue!

[@lizec1317]

What supplements did you take?

[@alexlabra1562]

What was that u took for ur acid ?

[@makhines431]

ppi woked fo some while others dont... key is to eat properly and find the right food for you.

[@prasadduggina7688]

Useful information doctor thanks

[@nicola6917]

This brings me back some ago when i ate right and took my meds.wake up call.back to the bariatric doctor.thank you!❤

[@suewright1299]

My Dr gave me Rabeprazole for over 20 years, without even asking me about it at any other visits! I heard all about the bad things related to them here on YT and knew I had to get off of them! I spoke to a Locum Dr (my own Dr had jumped ship as soon as Covid began!) and he advised me to take half the dose for 2 weeks, after that, apart from YT I was on my own. However, I think I’ve cracked it, unless I eat something my stomach doesn’t like, especially chocolate! Whether I’m doing it completely correct I don’t know, but I am so glad I made the move over a year ago! Many thanks indeed Drs for your advice.

[@giseleroy8463]

Just listened to this! Loved it.

[@shanbrown73]

Great video. I am located in Texas. I would like of course to have virtual meeting. What is the cost involved?

[@lettylett1122]

Hi Dr Hyman, thank you for your videos. My question is, is it possible that the reason why I got acid reflux heartburn because of carvedilol ? Thank you so much for help.

[@Alastor424]

I’m curious what the Doctors know about laryngeal reflux and if it has the same solutions.

[@missalowe599]

Let your guest speak. We can listen to you anytime.

[@AnnaPinguin]

excellent , the problem is that they are so expensive!!!!!

[@facundosoler2200]

Todd is very knowledgeable ! I've been struggling with acid reflux and bloating for some years now and I wish I had doctors like these around to be able to try different approaches and figure out what is going on. Last time I went to the doctor here in New Zealand the guy didn't believe in SIBO as a real thing nor did he suggest any of these tests you've covered here. I guess I'll have to find ones that do by myself

[@bobdowling]

Hi Mark, wonderful helpful video! I'm having trouble finding Kati Mora's ebook. any help would be greatly appreciated

[@stephanien6013]

Thank you!

[@new3sc]

Could you link the studies you mention on this video?

[@rodrigobalibalita12]

To get rid of acid reflux or neutralize hyper-acidity in the stomach, try eating red apples. Red apple fruits are known to have alkaline properties which can neutralize acid. My wife and I, co-workers and friends used red apples to get rid of acid reflux.

[@paulnjoku5115]

How long did you it

[@debbiec6216]

does the pectin bother you ?

[@hillyj1]

My mom takes a red apple a day it helps

[@jimmythedog2882]

But you need strong acid

[@denisemartin3603]

​@@jimmythedog2882I know its so confusing

[@CJ70-]

All well and good but I would say the majority of patients could not afford your fees $600 for a consultantion that's were the problem with the health system is at present 🇬🇧

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

I could not agree with you more and these doctors took the oath to heal their fellow man. It looks like the MAJORITY of them don't care about their patients and see them the $$$ they don't care about your suffering all they care about is the almighty dollar. There are a few good doctors who really care about patients but they are God angels and is hard to find them.

[@ma.vanessaaves4135]

I hope you can also discuss diet/s good for having hiatal hernia and diveticulitis Dr. Mark 😇

[@sarapiksit]

Love this podcast hit home

[@tomski2671]

Proton Pump Inhibitors frequently cause fungal infections as well. PS If I were to guess, I'm sure low stomach acid would increase the incidence of parasites.

[@atulpatel2850]

What do you do if you have hiatal hernia and have reflux due to that?

[@daphned311]

How is lpr best treated ,it is different than Gerd but the dr treat it the same . Thank you ,Doctors !

[@karenzimmer7607]

Yep, I have LPR.. it sucks

[@TheArim888]

Any recommendations for functional medicine doc @ Houston?

[@jeffreyd508]

Can psyllium husk (active ingredient in metamucil) cause gerds? I feel it gave me gerds as its the only new thing in my diet that I started 6 weeks ago. I stopped it a week ago, but symptoms persist

[@user-vd6sf9zn7g]

How to contact Dr. Hyman RE a possible virtual appointment? Hope you do read your mail, Dr., thank you.

[@buddyr8232]

My doctor prescribed pantoprazole for my gastric ulcer.both my gastros said I have to take it in order to take care of my ulcer.

[@monak6692]

Why arent thousands of doctors like you in this country?!

[@renatewobig5040]

They don’t make Money 💰 on Healthy People

[@renatewobig5040]

Share this Video with everyone you know and have them share it and so on

[@heidikohl3531]

Naturalpaths not funded

[@debbiec6216]

because the doctors woudln't make as much money.

[@sandypalermo9759]

My little great granddaughter was prematurely born and it is a miracle that she is alive. They have given her all kinds of medications and done all kinds of treatments for her to survive. She only weighed 1 lb14 oz. when she was born. She has really bad acid reflex and gas. They have her on all kinds of antacids. The doctor say that this is the only thing that will work. When they take her off of it, she cries with excruciating pain. She has a tube in her stomach so they can feed her. Is there anything natural that can be done for this sweet little baby?It breaks my heart to see her in such pain when she’s off of the medication.

[@fahchyetheng8809]

Sorry to know your baby condition. My heart goes with you.. I can only pray and ask God to heal her after reading the news. Hope she is much better by now.

[@crystalgreen4401]

I will pray for your grand daughter.

[@mangodampas8021]

Sorry to hear your little one go through tough time, I will pray for your child to be totally healed in Jesus mighty powerful name. Amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@shayplayz9262]

Give her carrot juice first in morning and before eating and after eating ease up on cold drinks I do that for my daughter

[@scotthouse3664]

is triamterene-hctz a calcium channel blocker? been taking this for 10 yrs for edema. i suffer with reflux. i have a small hiatal hernia and overweight. started taking protonix for almost a week with Pepcid. reflux is better. changed my diet drastically lost 5 pounds and suddenly started retaining water and gained almost 10lbs in less than a week. after ur videos, i stopped the protonix and pepcid and now taking marshmallow root, glutamine, calcium, magnesium and quercetin... ordered dgl. hoping for the best. still changed lifestyle. do u think my Rx for edema is adding to my refulx?

[@garyherlth9031]

I had it everyday and all night long. Three tablespoon of braggs vinegar unfiltered in v-8 juice once a day and I feel great.

[@deanlong2728]

How long did you take it before you noticed an improvement?

[@darwinhughey3861]

Acid + Acid= more acid😅

[@christopherrussell4128]

Great video. Do either of you have a practice in Southern California? I would love to find someone near San Diego to help with my acid reflux.

[@nazaninn2523]

What is the name of the book by Katie Moor you mentioned in this podcast?

[@rickesping1586]

I really enjoyed this podcast. I am just like the example your guest talked about. On all the same meds. My GP gave me all these meds. I already have changed my diet. Still, I just started another antacid over the counter in addition to pantoprazole that I've been taking for years. I would really to get off the meds.

[@MrScaramoosh]

Try sauerkraut with meals.

[@bangaluru1]

Thank you.

[@annac2110]

I suffered from heart burn every day until i excluded coffee. Since then i almost never have a heart burn except probably from tomatoes but hard to part with those. Thanks a lot for the excellent podcasts Dr Hyman

[@Tonetwisters]

See a practitioner who believes in NAET, and be treated for tomatoes ...

[@user-lf6eh6ns4s]

Pup

[@cathr08]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@pancakesandtea]

So how does Dr mark hyman suggest to treat h pylori through antibiotics or through natural means?

[@Mo-sy6jx]

Love your work.Dr Hayman. How to use power functional medicine to decimate H pylori without wanting to take antibiotics,

[@SH-jg5zq]

Thanks 😊

[@vossievorster436]

Any possibility to add the ebook (nutrisionist) link that was mentioned by Dr Todd.

[@alanprice2002]

What's the title of the nutritionalist book? Anyone? Thanks

[@Sofia-dl9vw]

Hi guys. I watched this video in the fall of last year and you advised me on the diet to take to get rid of my Gerd. I wanted to provide an update that natural healing works and I now have almost no symptoms from episodes 3 days a week at the time I was writing to you guys. Thank you so much! You guys are a godsend.

[@naribhabokshabong1522]

How you heal??

[@fadihamdan835]

Can you share what you did

[@Sofia-dl9vw]

@@naribhabokshabong1522 I have not healed completely but I am now able to eat at a restaurant and have even introduced back foods like onions, some tomato, etc into my diet. I cut down on oil (red meat that is oily is a trigger for me) so no red meat, I cut out caffeine, eat my last main meal at 6 pm, only eat small quantities at a time, drink ginger root, when I am triggered bread and bananas and sweet potatoes calm the stomach. I dont eat Pizza or food with a lot of ingredients and most important I exercise both for psychological effects and to keep my weight healthy. I also started meditating because anxiety is a major cause. no garlic at all. It is a big trigger. no lemon or orange. no alcohol. I think that if you cut off the triggers, your body slowly heals and then you can intoduce some thigns back slowly.

[@naribhabokshabong1522]

@@Sofia-dl9vw what about medicines did you take or not?

[@Sofia-dl9vw]

@@naribhabokshabong1522 No, the medicines did not work on me at all. So I had no choice but to go natural.

[@juliosandoval8244]

The best treatment is cabbage juice with celery and parsley leaf in the early mornings before breakfast daily.also include cuachachalate with manuka honey during the day.stay away from sweets,greesy fried foods,coffee,salty foods.add veggies,fruits,eggs,salmon,fish,lean meats ive had just about all stomake issues i can see me relief.

[@pennysheehan1180]

A few weeks ago I started on a plant based diet. I stopped taking Pantiprazole after taking for 22 years. Never Have I had heartburn since starting my healthy way of eating.

[@johnhence5291]

How do you feel now? What is your diet like? What kind of food do you eat to eliminate heartburn?

[@gwenethsheppard9756]

I just listened to those two doctors talk about acid reflux and it was a very interested conversation.I went to the emergency room and did a C T scan and the result was acid reflux I was told to take over the counter meds like an acid but it did not work I am in constant burning pain all over my stomach my last resort is to have a stool culture to check for and bacteria in the gout which I had 4 years ago .I will have that test done today.When you go to see your doctor and tell them what you have learn from you tube doctors they would tell you not to listen to those doctors but then again those doctors take the time to explain to you what is going on with in your body and I believe them.

[@denisemartin3603]

So how are you doing? What did they find?

[@Tonetwisters]

In general, we tend to over eat and under poop. The septic system has only one way to go if we are constipated, and that's back up the tube ...

[@mkmccoy6929]

You need to talk about how ppi's kill the production of nitric oxide too ...

[@kristiestultz3456]

What do you recommend for people with a Hital hernia? When mine was found, I was recommended to stay on PPI's.

[@marisolsoto6437]

Good evening Doctors, there’s so many different types of magnesium’s. I think it would be great when doctors mention to take magnesium they state which one. Depends on your symptoms. Or am I wrong?

[@christopherrussell4128]

Magnesium Glycinate is one that I’ve always been told to take.

[@marisolsoto6437]

@@christopherrussell4128 thank you, I will look into it.

[@christopherrussell4128]

If you’re struggling from GERD, Gaviscon Advance from the UK works extremely well. You can get it on Amazon in the liquid form. It has alginate which is a seaweed that forms a layer on the top of your stomach after eating. It’s worked wonders for me. Good luck

[@deb2531]

Excellent! Thank you for quality information. I have vertigo. MRI, neuro, EEG, PT Epley maneuver and ENT all negative. Had EGD dx with GERD & esophagitis. I am thinking my vertigo/dizziness/off balance is GERD related. Any thoughts on this? MANY THANKS!

[@cindydee5603]

Severe reflux can irritate and inflame the opening of the eustasian tube in the back of the nose/throat. A blocked eustasian tube can cause vertigo and balance disturbances.

[@debbiec6216]

@@cindydee5603 by some chance , would you know how to heal GERD and Erosive Esophagus? Your help would be much appreciated. Thank you !!

[@the1law969]

Is there a brand of DGL Licorice Root Extract that you recommend?

[@bridgetkavanagh3173]

great information thank you can you till what vitamin supplements herbs that good for IBS fibromyalgia arthritis please pills have my stomach in bit please

[@alisonwrigglesworth9380]

Hi I’ve an autoimmune disease called undifferentiated connective tissue disease. I take vitamin d, vitamins b1 and b12 the game changer for me was coenzyme q10. They need to be high doses.

[@goshawkish]

so would you recommend taking acid blocking meds with antibiotics for treating H.pylori or just take the antibiotics?

[@itsmebedazzle]

Drinking a fiber rich smoothie has been helping my acid reflux. The fiber has been absorbing a lot of the acid juice.

[@keriwerst]

Can I get a link to the e-book from Kati Mora?

[@mishawnrobinson7012]

This is great information. I have been suffering with a Hiatal Hernia/GERD Acid Reflux for about 12 years. I have lost weight, change my diet and I am still having problems. My doctor tells me to take acid reflux drugs and that's all. He has not talk to me about a solutions.

[@selma5885]

can you get the hernia repaired? Have you tried the suggestions in this interview?

[@MariaSousa-ff2ky]

Mishawn! If your not on medication, try a glass of hot water from tap with 1/4 tps baking soda it will get rid of acid reflux in an instant. I' ve been doing this for years and it's natural. Enjoy your food, l do.

[@martahedgecorth7249]

Same for me exactly. I’m very frustrated.

[@sharonr5605]

I was on a PPI for 10 years along with prescription ulcer medication and using antacids as needed. Then I had a health crisis, went to a naturopath who titrated me off the PPI's. Started going Paleo and began using methylated multi vitamin along with HCl and other supplements. Also began psychotherapy, including trauma therapy and I have been off the PPI's and ulcer meds for over 4 years.

[@VitaminJ7734]

Did you use the HCL when you had the ulcer?

[@user-vg8ez9cu6u]

What is hcl?

[@ideas_my_style]

Awww god bless you…I am happy for u….I am on antacids since 3 years……😟

[@rosebugnay7919]

@@user-vg8ez9cu6u hydrochloric acid, it's also called gastric/stomach acid

[@lionzDen23]

Good for you,did you aso take probiotics?

[@amandhaka20002]

Loking for doctors like you in England, i am sick of PPI’s taking since 2012. Tried many things nothing worked yet, no issues found in any tests. Any suggestions ?

[@alibongo5873]

There is a FP near Norwich, Innate Centre, haven't been yet as quite expensive but considering it. Tried Fast Tract diet and carnivore diet asbit works for many people but my body doesn't cope well with high fat as have GB issues and seem to still need carbs... frustrating

[@tikaindrawan8135]

Hi doc,my doctor prescribed me Peptamen,is it okay for heartburn?

[@philg3687]

I been taken PPI for more then 15 years I started drinking this product called (Lilly of the desert stomach formula) I am not taken PPI anymore hopefully it stays that way.

[@fadihamdan835]

How are you now?

[@angelataylor2049]

Please comment on bile reflux, thanks

[@amysarkar2844]

Dr.H. i am suffering from acid reflux since 2018 and I am on Pantoprazole .I dont want take this meds.any more after I found out the side effect. Please help me .what do I do please. Thanks a lot .

[@geraldinepettig6009]

Very interesting, but I have a hiatus hernia and have been told the medication is better than "that operation"

[@monishareddy1]

What is the name of the ebook on acid reflux by nutritionist?

[@BridgetteAshleigh]

I'm disappointed to learn that you aren't accepting new clients at the moment! I had very strange and awful symptoms after my first endoscopy last week, and I'm 23. I couldn't breathe, my esophagus and chest hurt constantly, I struggled to drink water for days. Not to mention I have GERD, and I am on prescribed omeprazole. Tried to stop it and I had severe bile vomiting for days. I think I might have bacteria growth from my medication. Getting tested soon hopefully. This has been terrible

[@maart2941]

Amazing video. Thank you so much 😭

[@Francina214]

What do you guys think about betaine hcl with pepsin?

[@msmaturesweetness]

Did anyone find the center he was talking about? Plz and thank u

[@sirenagarrido3836]

I’ve been having acid reflux for a while and taking omeprazol I am off then and suddenly I had a sharp pain right side of the stomach I went to the ER and they didn’t find why they didn’t even give me something for the pain and no answer so because I was really concerned I started google anything related to my pain and find out that because I don’t have gallbladder the pain and all the symptoms are related because I don’t the bile, I am going to try bile salts to see if that help me. I never thought that I have to become my own dr because I don’t find a dr who really listened and want to help and is my life and I care about me and my health

[@SuperZimpatico]

Me too, I’m scared to go to the doctor, I been taking nexium for nearly 20 year , but all the doctors never ask me how I feel, the only thing good about this, is that the nexium it’s only 20 mg , but now I’m my only doctor myself, I take a lots of vitamins along with curcumin, apple cider vinegar, and one that you are not believe, cayenne pepper, yes cayenne pepper heals so much 1/4 teaspoon with 2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, I could have a little honey , but I don’t eat any sugar, I am doing keto diet, and all of this changes seems to work , next is going to be getting out of the nexium, but have to be very careful otherwise I will suffering withdrawals from the reflux with vengeance. Ok I hope this help you a bit. And I hope you understand my writing in English because it’s my second language, my first it’s Spanish. Good luck 🤞

[@alibongo5873]

Its a shame here in the UK functional doctors are hard to come by and out of most people's reach duw to cost. Videos like these help us try to be our own FM doctor and work out what's wrong. Feels like you're stabbing around in the dark and takes forever but hopefully will get there eventually 😕

[@arlenegojocco7518]

Same here in Canada! 😢

[@jellytot9838]

I’m in the uk and after 20 years of PPI with a HH I’ve come off and done it myself. I was put on ppi at 23 when let’s just say I was a whiskey lover. The symptoms it went on to cause are horrendous. Apple cider vinegar diluted in water twice a day afternoon and before bed works for me. People have handed over responsibility for their health to profit making scum bags. It’s not a one shoe fits all but you can all do it with research and patience 👍

[@katherineheufel6953]

What do you suggest for getting off the PPI's? I've been on them for about 7 weeks and I don't want to be on them anymore. I started taking them for sudden onset of terrible burning in my stomach which led to acid coming up into my throat. Sometimes I can feel it in my nose and ears. The medication has helped somewhat but hasn't taken the throat, ear and nose burn away. I do have an endoscopy and colonoscopy booked for the 20th of month. I just want to go back to normal again.

[@ashasbits4595]

You have food allergy due to which you got burning nose and ears

[@Sofia-dl9vw]

I have GERD and it is surely a lifestyle blocker condition. This is probably the best conversation I have heard on this. I wish I could find such a practitioner in my home town. The acid blockers do not work on me, and I have been asked to go on a low dose of antidepressants which I am not comfortable doing. I am still searching desperately for a solution 1 and a half year into this condition! Has anyone been asked to go on anti-depressant.

[@abetterself4544]

You need to know your triggers. Avoid sugar at all costs. It is the number 1 enemy. For a week, cook all your food in water only. In the morning get a bowl of oatmeal cooked in water. You can eat a banana as well with oatmeal. Do not drink and eat together. Keep 30 mins between eating and drinking. Yes, drink water only, no other drinks or beverages. Eat brown bread only. The food you can cook in water are carrots, beetroot, bottle gourd (if it's sour don't eat, should be sweet), pumpkin. The fruits you can have are bananas and papaya. I know it's looking tough to do but it will reduce all the inflammation caused by acid reflux within the body. Feel free to reply to my message.

[@Sofia-dl9vw]

@@abetterself4544 Thank you! I will start with these tips right away. ironically I used to not have sugar in my beverages and only started again recently so that is an easy fix to revert. Thanks again

[@abetterself4544]

@@Sofia-dl9vw It will take more than a week to start noticing some changes. Besides you can practice the Apana Vaayu Mudra. Search it on KZbin. You may also consider boiling some cumin seeds and have the water in the morning on empty stomach. The pain that you get from acid reflux is mostly from the inflammation caused by the problem. To heal yourself, you need to get rid of the inflammation. What are your symptoms if you don't mind me asking?

[@Sofia-dl9vw]

@@abetterself4544 my symptoms are heartburn, nausea, vomiting sometimes, excessive phlegm coming up my throat, coughing, sour taste in mouth and lack of appetite. I have followed the diet you mentioned in your post and my symptoms have reduced. The biggest secret has actually been not eating 3 to 4 hours before bed. That has made a huge difference. But the psychological impact has been the worst. My quality of life has really gone down.

[@abetterself4544]

@@Sofia-dl9vw I know it's hard, but you need to focus on getting better. You should train your mind to think that you are just fine. And also while you cook, put some positive thoughts in the cooking process. Say that the food you are cooking is like medicine. It will cure you. While you eat, you should love what you are eating. The food will make you lose some weight. But on a positive note, your inflammation will reduce considerably. Once the inflammation goes, the pain will go as well. Have you been practicing the mudra I mentioned? Also, eat slowly. Do not drink 30 mins before and after meals.

[@pinkqueenscookie]

My Kaiser nutritionist isn’t promoting ensure but she is telling me to eat intuitively after I told her I have severe issues with sugar. Like I used to hide sweets and gorge on a whole bag of dried mangoes. I said I just wouldn’t eat cake and I wouldn’t partake in mangoes because I can’t control myself. She told me that’s ‘dieting’ and that’s bad. I’m sure intuitive eating works for some people but not people who are coming from a place of addiction. I was disappointed that even after I expressed I didn’t like the idea she still pushed it. Guess Kaiser only has one solution for the majority.

[@ayandsf]

Nessa it's called food addition. You are not alone. Check out overeaters anonymous.

[@kathywolfe2517]

What about osteoporosis? you know the stuff they have me on-the side effect is it can deplete in the blood calcium. They already had to change the PPI because of it and I think they monitor my thyroid to for good measure. I feel like an experiment. A few years ago, after a iridology reading, a lady at a natural health product store saw my stroke damage-but she got what I needed to get well again after months of tests and no definitive conclusion. I had lost 40 pounds and could not digest anything without diarrhea or vomiting for about 6 months right after eating. The bone diagnosis came after this. Now I'm in PT trying to get my back straightened out again. I just want as normal a life as I can. I am going to try better with the food's thing, coffee, tea and chocolate, that will be a hard one to conquer-but if I can eliminate a medication, the better for it.

[@kateleach8457]

My b12 deficiency came before my acid reflux problem, any insight to that?

[@angelamorris4304]

Do you know of some vreat Funtional Doctors in Southeast, Ga? My Son has Autism, and is experiencing severe acid reflux, along with digestive issues. I was told that Apple Cider Vinegar can heal the gut and digestve issues.