Heartburn and acid reflux affect millions, but understanding the root causes is key. Discover common dietary triggers and how lifestyle changes can help alleviate symptoms. The podcast dives into the downsides of acid-blocking medications, emphasizing natural remedies and functional medicine. Learn about effective supplements and medical tests that can provide insights into managing reflux. Transformative success stories illustrate the power of a holistic approach to gut health.
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Dietary Triggers
Avoid dietary triggers like fried, spicy, citrus, and tomato-based foods, as well as processed foods, alcohol, caffeine, and smoking.
These can all exacerbate reflux symptoms.
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Lifestyle Factors
Avoid eating before bed, overeating, and eating when stressed.
Being overweight can also contribute to reflux.
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Food Sensitivities
Try eliminating common food sensitivities like gluten and dairy to see if it improves reflux.
The 10-Day Detox Diet can help reset your system.
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Heartburn and reflux are major problems for so many people. At least 10 percent of Americans have episodes of heartburn every day and 44 percent have symptoms at least once a month. So why are we suffering from reflux? What is the cause? Is it something we are doing or something we are eating? Is there some other factor that’s driving this epidemic?
In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss simple actions you can take to uncover the root cause of your reflux, the problem with acid-blocking drugs, and more.
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Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
Common triggers of reflux (2:25 / 1:45)
Getting to the root cause of your reflux (8:11 / 5:18)
Supplements that can help with reflux (9:31 / 6:36)
The problem with taking acid-blocking drugs (10:36 / 7:40)
Tests you can get done through your doctor (11:07 / 8:11)
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