Heartburn Relief: Eat This, Don’t Eat That | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A

How can you stop heartburn? Find out which foods may offer relief and the ones you’ll want to avoid as Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.
Dr. B also answers viewer questions sent to The Doctor’s Mailbag:
- What is the best diet for GERD?
- Does milk help heartburn?
- What effect do antacids have on gut health?
- And many more
Have a question? Post it in the comments or chat and we’ll answer as many as possible during the live broadcast.
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[@smallfootprint2961]

One thing that's helped me is to get rid of all mint, even tooth paste. Hard to find, but worth it. One day I was reading that mint relaxes the muscle that keeps food in your stomach. So, I said, why not try it. I stopped using mint for anything. It worked. Every now and then I give in and try some tooth paste that has mint in it, and sure enough, it comes back. Hope someone gets some help from this amazing finding.

[@ccc4102]

Absolutely. Spot on.

[@juliejoseph2201]

Crazy. I do the exact opposite. Mint helps with anything gastric for me. 1 plant based meal per day and raw fruit and veggies is my ticket to amazing digestion. ❤️🙏🏼

[@elizabethbrewer3397]

Wow! I am going to try this, as I just have reflux at night. I have done everything else that I possibly can, and I eat a WFPB diet, so hopeful this will help me eliminate the reflux all together!

[@danielz6357]

Finally! A Gastroenterologist who actually cares about their patients and finding the root cause of the problem instead of just prescribing pills. I wish there were more Gastroenterologists like this Doctor

[@brendabeecher598]

Another awesome episode! Thanks for all y’all do!🥬🫑🥦🥒

[@jeanspaulding4554]

I had acid reflux when I moved to Colorado. I started 3 strawberries 1/2 cucumber 1/2 cup watermelon smoothie. After a month no heartburn!

[@karonmanning5317]

I found that peppermint lollies like eclipse was particularly bad for acid reflux. Since stopping 5 months ago l have been free from heart burn pain. So happy that was the cause as l love my food

[@venitadobson112658]

Such a great show!! Thank you!!😊😊😊

[@wholovesyababy5574]

Hey! You finally did a show on heartburn! I asked for this years ago.

[@carmenelli140]

Thank you very much for all the information help me a lots

[@boraonat604]

Great show! I also had heart burn with green tea. I switched to another brand and never had it again. Not all tea are created equal!

[@marilynbeth5993]

I found relief by eating less food. I also find that simple foods work better

[@karlstenator]

Chuck! I hadn't had heart burn many months/years, until yesterday! Such crazy timing with this podcast.

[@dianaalexdaniel]

Dr. Bulsiewicz is Awesome, this is a Awesome, Fun Video, especially the End, thank you for sharing, love, Diana Lipski 💕

[@laurieanne9712]

Sooooooo surprised he didn't say a peep about hiatal hernia!!!!!

[@odelyalevy]

I get the book. It was wonderful. Thank you for sharing. 👍💫🎆

[@shunwilliams6180]

Thank you so much for sharing 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lora8925]

Could I please ask what time do you have the live show. I’m trying to get you from uk. Congratulations for the show is superb and I have learned a lot.

[@arlenegojocco7518]

Excellent video! I wish Dr. B can be my GI doctor!!!

[@cherylbacote6673]

Hello Dr. B

[@jeangoforth7186]

Love the word protienaceous!

[@varsashah8730]

Dr B - at the moment I am suffering badly with acid reflux and it triggered chest pain. Drs wan me to be on antacids and I refused. Today you confirmed it for me. I really look forward to learning from you.

[@georgannecollett8047]

I have found ginger..ideally 3 tbsps of grated fresh ginger to be an absolute godsend for acid reflux...eaten like that...or pour a cup 9f boiled water on top....and if no fresh..I'll use dried powdered....but Man...it helps

[@angelafischettifitness]

Always appreciate and enjoy the rapport between Dr. Will B, Chuck and the Exam Roomies. Of course the education factor is primo! Thank you, Doc Will B and Chuck! Namaste.

[@musxcaddxct8741]

I would love more info on how hormones affect acid reflux ( like when PMSing or pregnant) and how to help with this

[@logee527]

Yes pleaseeee my pms makes reflux unnameable! Why!?

[@anitaprudnikow2088]

👋👋 hi from Canada

[@ginalombardi4293]

Great info, thanks! BTW, I really like Dr B's sweet treat recipe of taking a date and adding a smear of nut butter and a few mini semi sweet chocolate morsels. It's very good and satisfying!

[@janetcapetty1452]

I'm with you Gina. That is my new favorite indulgence!

[@karenzimmer7607]

Shouldn't have chocolate with reflux

[@200Nora]

PPI also has a high risk for osteoporosis.

[@stellasrvadventures483]

I’m so glad I found you. I have a question. I have been told that I have Gerd from doctors but yet I have no pain in the stomach. I have burping, pain and throbbing in my neck when I walk but only when I walk. Is this really Gerd? I just don’t understand why I don’t have the symptoms when I’m sitting or Just walking in my house. I have gone to see a G.I. doctor and they did an endoscopy and said all looked good. Please help!!

[@jamest681]

Small bland meals seem to make the most sense. It's gentle on your digestive system which has been compromised by a weak anti reflux system. Get the food in and out of your stomach as fast as possible. Fiber has it's place but too much fiber slows digestion and is hard on the digestive system. The blander the better, as low fat as possible, low acid no spice. This gives your whole system a chance to heal. Look into bland diets and what foods are considered bland.

[@Daren_PNW]

What about SWP decaf? Does it have same negative affect as regular coffee?

[@lcanter]

I had an experience where my system completely shut down because of taking too many antiacids. Since then I decided to try and figure out what triggered me versus just taking antacids. Too many people are just taking the pills. I know I can't eat dry carbs of any kind after 6-7pm or eat too much without risk. I also had to stop bagels and coffee - now I am following the WFPBD - no flour and have not had this issue at all. And I do drink coffee LOL but no dairy.

[@annelewis7435]

Can you eat oatmeal

[@gratitude2880]

Another thing that can let the acid back up, is a hiatus hernia or the ileocecal valve is not closing. Look on you tube for demonstration of how to correct. For hiatus hernia can do the lay down, fist on stomach, 4 deep lower belly breaths, on 4th one cough on exhale while forcing fist toward toes & same for illeocecal valve only fist on ileocecal valve. Another help for hiatus hernia correction is drink a quart/liter golf water, all at once, on empty stomach (to create weight) then quickly clasp hands on top of head and lift yourself up on tip toes and drop heals down onto floor 5 times & where weight will pull stomach back down where it blows instead of pushing up against esophagus

[@thomasschellberg8213]

Another symptom of GERD. Severe anemia. My hemoglobin dropped to 4. This was the final straw which had me repair the hiatal hernia. Fundoplication three years ago with good results. My hemoglobin is normal now, and reflux symptoms have largely subsided.

[@ruthstoker7754]

Is it possible to have a silent acid reflux episode

[@janetcapetty1452]

Yes please!

[@ChristineAngelfa]

Yes! I have dysphagia due to silent reflux

[@karenzimmer7607]

I have LPR 😢

[@holycompost]

The microbiome research is ancient. I learned about it in the 70’s. The issue is the acid-alkaline is off balance. Just add cucumber celery kale and other greens. Tums have aluminum and toxic dyes.

[@automaton111]

FYI, apple cider vinegar and other acids come in capsule form that you can swallow without burning your esophagus on the way down.

[@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c]

Carob powder is a healthy substitute for chocolate…just mix with a little nut or seed butter and some fruit

[@peterplunkett5621]

Bread soda will help ! In 2 min ( a glass of water and two Spoon's of bread soda)

[@dodgeball693]

For me peanut butter brings it on. So no late night PB&Js! And not eating anything for several hours before bedtime is a good practice.

[@jeangoforth7186]

powered magnesium in a glass of water helps me with GERD.

[@anitaprudnikow2088]

What is the best way to heal a stomach ulcer for good. Like i need a little bit of stress and its back. Now i was in a car accident and hat injurys and a concussion now my stomach ulcer is unbearably as i also take pain reliever for my injuries

[@ProudShipperVII]

Coffee, and acid make me feel much better. When I cut out coffee and acidic foods, that's when my heartburn started. Every time I took out coffee and acidic foods, it got worse and when I say worse, I mean raging completely out of control.

[@lindastevenson6642]

hello guys hope you are well i take wine sauerkrant

[@cherylbacote6673]

Do toprolo cause acid reflux

[@theresatelemaque5968]

Does activated charcoal help with acid reflux

[@richardsanmiya2976]

Can fiber be oatmeal porridge once a day? Linda

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

The fiber brushes out the intestines, lowering cholesterol.

[@yasht9]

This show is incredible! I wish more Physicians and Healthcare professionals would listen to it so they stop giving dumb advice to people. Everytime someone says they're low in iron, the first question they get asked by their Healthcare professional, "are you vegetarian or vegan"?

[@larainederrig8282]

When it envolves the larynx

[@richricogranada9647]

That is why I have no GP, as they are a waste of time, and use the KZbin videos for health education. I have been doctoring myself just watching the health videos. And every 6 months I order my blood tests online.

[@wholovesyababy5574]

I get chest pain that radiates to the jaw. I went to the ER because I was afraid I was having a heart attack. They did a cardiac MRI and found that my arteries are totally clean, but I have a large hiatal hernia. The chest pain was from the hiatal hernia. I still get this chest pain occasionally. And it still scare the heck out of me.

[@to11433]

Same here, 5cm hiatus hernia causing so much chest pain, and no help. It is bloody scary feeling, like heart attack.

[@thomasschellberg8213]

Surgical repair is an option. I had good luck with a procedure called fundoplication. I have heard that results vary. Ask your GI doctor.

[@RiDankulous]

This is helpful! I never get the time right on eating where especially with long prep and cook time foods like bread. I have to start it earlier. Still, I already solved many behaviors related to heartburn including no alcohol and low fat with whole food-plant based. Small changes in planning can be made so I fix eating before sleeping, but habits take time. By the way, there's a little known medical term for the subpopulation that has chronic heartburn issues, and it is called gerd herd. Get it? Get it? 👍😁😨🤣

[@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c]

About making sourdough bread.. I give it 10 hours. First feed the starter and place in oven ( with the oven light on ) for 3 hours. Then mix the starter with your other bread ingredients and knead the dough. After kneading place dough in the warm oven for 3 hours. Then form the raised dough into pita size pieces, cover with wax paper and put in the warm oven for 3 hours. After this last raising Remove the wax paper and bake for about 20 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. So if you start at 6 am then you should have fresh bread by 4 pm. P. S. Use fruit juice instead of water for a nicer flavor.

[@maryhamilton6843]

Is it possible spearmint lip balm can give you heartburn ❓

[@traceykaminski7874]

Proteinacious!! 💜💚💜

[@gaillynn7906]

One teaspoon of baking soda in 6 oz of water is 100% foolproof relief!!

[@wholovesyababy5574]

I use soy milk in my coffee and never have symptoms from coffee. 1/2 coffee and 1/2 soy milk.

[@williamhartman9]

What about stress? Anxiety?

[@peterplunkett5621]

Jep

[@lynnasher2672]

no sound at all. I put volume all the way up

[@ellen3093]

I have been vegan for many years and suffering badly from this since maybe a year back. I am so tired of it. Trying the elimination diet from now on and cutting out coffee, chocolate, flour, oils and tea alltogether. Hopefully this will help. For me I feel like too much fiber and especially raw foods are causing more problems, as well as big portion sizes. I will reduce the portions and start cooking all vegetables very well, and only eat bland foods, I'm desperate.

[@brightgreenleaves]

Have you been tested for SIBO or H Pylori or other infections? Manuka honey has helped me with heartburn, DGL and Aloe

[@gratitude2880]

Heartburn can also be cause from not enough acid & food sitting in stomach too long do can do a very test...take a tablespoon in 1/4 cup water at beginning of meal ...if worse its Heartburn & if better ...you are digesting your food, finally

[@melissap9388]

A tablespoon of?

[@tavelaris2]

I have experienced that eating an Apple has helped me with my acid reflux .

[@bhasilej]

Wrong

[@celiaconvento8436]

I cured my acid reflux from taking honey every time I burf and also took black strap molasses until now my acid reflux never come back

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Looking for the natural cure is pure! Pure healing that is, not a temporary patch. Plant based diet, helps to produce proper PH.

[@lgalina997]

Why would the protein in soy milk buffer/neutralize the acid in coffee? Is that soy milk protein alkaline?

[@frangeier894]

Yes it is

[@lgalina997]

@@frangeier894 references?

[@frangeier894]

@@lgalina997 look up Acid Watchers Diet by Doctor Aviv

[@karenzimmer7607]

I'm doing that diet and Dropping acid diet

[@dermotpurcell8861]

apple cider vinegar works when you have low stomach acid.when you have high stomach acid due to gastritus you need to fast and let your stomach heal .i have seen 3 consultants7 doctors and i feel like im talking to myself .they have let me down all they want is push ppi

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Peristaltic waves increase with each swallow, water has benefited me + enzymes. Good move to recommend prebiotic. & probiotics.

[@11235Aodh]

Short term solution for heart burn (i don't personally have it, but my husband used to have a ton before we went wfpb no oil), half a teaspoon of nutmeg, fold it in some bread (to be able to swallow) and swallow it with some water.

[@stellasrvadventures483]

I’m 99% vegan. I still haven’t been able to let go of my half-and-half in my coffee. My question is Will half-and-half cut the acidity in my coffee like the soy milk?

[@hannahrl]

...think I'm gonna call MY gut noises Lou Ferrigno.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Those acid neutralizing meds lower digestion, and cause B deficiencies.

[@agnesweiss7831]

I feel water gives me acid reflux is this common?

[@Sparkling-Cyanide]

Thanks for encouraging attending the live feed but some of us have jobs and can’t. How do we get our questions answered?

[@GlennGJ100]

in my experience spicy and acidic foods are not the cause of acid reflux but they make the symptoms worse if you already have it. The cause is simply high protein and high fat foods causing the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and open. Once you have solved the actual problem and stop eating these foods, you can in my experience eat as much acidic and spicy foods as you want, because the sphincter remains closed between meals so no matter how acidic your stomach acid is it doesnt matter because it's contained within your stomach where it's supposed to be. And yes even plant based foods that are high in fat and/or protein cause this, the worst offender in my experience being fatty fried foods like french fries combined with high protein foods like fake soy meats etc.

[@200Nora]

I stop having acid reflux, and I still drink 2 cups of coffee. You might not agree with my diet since I am not a vegan, but neither I eat too much meat and excess fats. But I have eliminated low-fat products and decreased my carbs intake. However, I started adding more vegetables to my diet. I drink almond milk with high calcium. I am lactose intolerant. I do intermittent fast daily with two meals a day. In three months I only experience a mild episode that I can remember, and I was having them at least twice a week.

[@presterjohn1697]

Grog Gives Me Gerd

[@laurieanne9712]

2 N's in suddenness--

[@wholovesyababy5574]

You're talking about green tea and other things. I get heartburn from plain water!

[@to11433]

I get heartburn from water too, can't drink herbal teas at all.

[@brightgreenleaves]

This is nuts, fiber makes my reflux worse. I would like to understand what the heck he means by fiber helping reflux.

[@anitaprudnikow2088]

I hat bad acid reflux a year and half ago. I stoped tomato completely and have fat foods maybe ones a month. Since then not a single acid reflux. And still enjoy a cup of coffee every day with almond milk. I do bloat a lot still and have to burp lots after liquids and solids

[@karenzimmer7607]

Burping still means you have reflux.. Google LPR.. silent reflux

[@jenniferyoung2329]

Postnasal drip

[@karenzimmer7607]

Had it... now it's gone after eating low acid diet.. no dairy

[@normalua7657]

Aq

[@tivoni]

Kiwi is King!

[@patachon3044]

Please tell more.

[@daviddjerassi]

Soy milk with roundup in it everyone has milk in the fridge but not medications in the press also how about low fat milk so many now available .

[@AnHourOfWolves]

I will infer that the Dr's tendency to attribute the improvements as related to the microbiome quite likely due to confirmation bias. I'll quote the Dr himself and say "Let's stick to the facts!"

[@themotivator2587]

Words with double letters always threw me off as a kid.

[@patachon3044]

Coffee is not acidic

[@ryanjones99]

I bet this doctors vegan farts are terrible