This video has been a Godsend for me! Thank you, Dr. Hogg! You’ve given me hope after suffering with constant esophageal burning for the last three months. ACV and Aloe Vera juice have made an enormous difference. I’ll be seeing a Chiro who specializes in AK tomorrow. Thank you again for all you do!
Dr. Hogg, I am a 30 year old female. I have been suffering from acid reflux as long as I can remember, 10 years+. It used to happen only a few times a year and mostly when I drank a lot of alcohol in my early 20's. I know have a fairly normal healthy diet. But now when I get my bouts they are INTENSE. I mean week long, no sleep, hard to go to work. I am now suffering from one of my bouts. I also feel my anxiety and lack of sleep play a role. I have seen doctors(no specialists) in the past and they insist its normal GERD and just want me to take the PPI's. I don't want to take those. Also, unfortunately, I do not have health insurance at the moment. I am not drinking anything but water and aloe vera. I am eating light meals. I am juicing with apples, celery, kale, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar. I am in so much pain. Sometimes the only relief I get is when I vomit at 3am and get some shut eye. I am desperate! I really enjoyed your video and feel like it has truth out there to the many false things I hear or read. I do feel like my anxiety increases my acid reflux, which increases my anxiety. I NEED HELP, Thank you for your time, Katie
HI Katie. Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble. A major cause of GERD is diaphragm inhibition/weakness. The diaphragm is very responsive to your emotional state so I agree that your anxiety is probably a contributing factor. Unfortunately, the GERD discomfort is probably adding to your anxiety so it's a viscous circle! Have you tried taking apple cider vinegar when you're having a GERD attack? The response, (GERD gets better, worse, no change) would be useful diagnostically. Given the amount of trouble you're having, it might be useful to set up a phone consultation. You can call my clinic at 563.386.9494 to set up an appointment if you like. You can also email me at drhogg@drhogg.com
Hello Dr. Hogg, This last week's terrible episode I was not taking apple cider vinegar when I was in major agony. I just couldn't bare to down that when I was in such pain. In hindsight I should have to help decide what was happening. However, I have taken in throughout the week daily and it does not intensify pain. Thank you for your response! I will call your office and make a phone consultation.
Hi Dr. Hogg since January I’ve been having some issues with my throat (sore and a lot of mucus). In April the doctor found out I had a gastritis and GERD which caused all the troubles. Now I’m having troubles with eating because I can’t swallow and everything hurts. They prescribed me PPI but I don’t like taking them for several reasons 1. I’m not able to take pills because I’m afraid of them 2. They made me feel very sick. What can I do to heal fast? Good to mention I also have hyperventilation so I always take deep breaths. Is it possible for one to be allergic to Aloe Vera Juice?
My husband has severe reflux with scarring. His issue is he can’t swallow food or fluids without throwing it back up. The Drs have him on somac & told him to eat mild foods but nothings changing due to the inflammation/narrowing in his esophagus. Do you have any suggestions to getting the esophagus to open up more?
Dr Hogg I had shortness of breath, my stomach felt so tight and bloated I could barely walk. I eat small meal my tummy already feels full. my mid back hurts all the time. I feel like burping after I eat or drink but I cant. no vomiting tho. dry mouth and mild sore throat. I went to ER and was diagnosed with Gerd. was given 25 gram p meds. but before I went to ER I would lie on my back and felt like a huge worm moving through my stomach with pressure. could it have been gas. I was having hard time passing gas. If I have a hiatal hernia where would be the location of it, on abdomin wall. the ER dr didnt do any xray but felt my stomach while I sat down said I had no hernias. Im looking for a primary Dr or clinic with full service in San Antonio, Tx because I want a sonogram done too be sure I have no hiatal hernias. so from all the symptoms I described, do you think its acid or I need acid. I have not taken the meds yet because I dont want to be depending on no drugs. what would you suggest I try the acv. please help me. thank you.
Doc I have gastritis and oesophaghus -island of barettes in endoscopy.......what to do......my doctor say it's not barettes oesophaghus ,only just skin from the oesophaghus has peeled off.....what to do
I have acid reflux and I try apple cider vinegar but my esophagus is very sore and makes my situación worse. I am so desperate please do you have any suggestions what to do. Thanks
Hi Dr. I was recently diagnosed with LPR and have a difficult problem swallowing. I decided against PPIs , and my doctor told me to try a vegan diet, do you think by avoiding classic acidic foods and drinks, and continuing a vegan diet, I can eliminate LPR? Any other advice? Please help!!
Mastic gum by Jarrow has been the only thing to stop my heartburn and most of my symptoms. Antiacids and Zantac do not help. It seems like Apple cider vinegar helps for an hour or two. I’m not sure if I’m having low or high stomach acid. I really appreciate the video
Hello. I wondered if you had an opinion on my situation. I was diagnosed with achalasia & got a Heller myotomy as a result. I have GERD & was told I would have to take a PPI the rest of my life but don't want to because I am well aware of long term side effects. Do you have any holistic suggestions? I keep going off the PPI but the reflux keeps returning much to my dismay. I really can't see adding additional health issues to my current one but also don't want to let the. GERD go unchecked...
Dr Jim Hogg my gastroenterologist digonse me mild antral gastritis, indication gerd, resistance to ppi , previously i was taking rabeprazol 20mg now am taking esmaprozol 40mg but that doesn't work , Question== How much alovera juice and acv should i take? Please answer
Try using 1 TBS ACV in 1/2 cup of water with each meal. You can try 1/4 cup of aloe vera juice between meals. I would suggest trying one for a while then trying the other rather than both at the same time.
I’ve been hearing tons about Betaine Hydrochloride supplements. Would you recommend these? I’m a brand new sufferer (and terrified because I’ve never experienced anything like this before. In fact, the symptoms showed up 3 days after finishing a course of Zpac) Can I permanently make these symptoms go away? Thanks for your help.
Betaine HCl is often helpful. Try it and see how it affects your symptoms. Be sure to take it with meals. The underlying causes of GERD can be and are treated regularly by AK doctors. If you want to permanently get rid of the problem, and not take Betaine HCl the rest of your life, you'll want to get under care. Go to icakusa.com and click "find a doctor" at the top of the page. Look for one that has DIBAK or PAK after their name. Others can probably get the problem corrected too but the DIBAK is the highest level of knowledge and PAK is the next.
Sinusitis is not usually caused by reflux but sinusitis may share some common cause with reflux. Reflux is often caused by low HCl production in the stomach resulting in loss of tone of the esophageal sphincter (valve at top of the stomach) allowing leakage from the stomach into the esophagus. Low HCl will often cause dysfunction of the ileocecal valve. This results in a situation where waste materials that should be on their way down the large intestine, instead staying in the small intestine where they get partially absorbed into the circulation. This creates a toxic condition that the body will try to remedy via elimination through the skin and mucous membranes like the sinuses. Fixing the HCl production will help with both reflux and sinus problems. You can try taking betain hydrocholoide supplements with your meals. Better yet, go to www.drhogg.com and type "dan tian" in the search box. This will lead you to a self help technique that will allow you to correct the HCl problem and the ileocecal valve problem. It's only a temporary fix but, if you follow the directions and do the technique 6x/day it should keep things under control. Let me know how it goes! Dr. Hogg
What do I do about it feeling like a lump in my throat? Its causing my anxiety to shoot through the roof. I do have a procedure scheduled this Wednesday. This disease sucks and its causing me to fall into a deep depression
@@zinthiahernandez9582 there could be triggers with your GERD and gastritis. I have GERD, I have gastritis and small hiatal hernia. I ahve been thinking for months what could be the trigger for my gastritis. Now for my GERD its tomatoes, dairy, and cheese. For gastritis for me it would be grains.
I’ve been dealing with acid reflux for about a month. In the beginning, it felt more like heartburn and I would burp a lot and threw up once. Now it feels like acid in my throat and I swear in my ears, and I still burp a lot, I also burp up some of the content in my stomach. I’ve tried apple cider vinegar, eating sauerkraut, baking soda, celery juice. My doctor currently has me on lansoprazole. I haven’t tried aloe Vera juice yet, but I want to. Do you have any advice? I’d appreciate any feedback. Thank you. Also, I have alpha thalassemia. Would it still be okay to take aloe Vera juice?
Hello Dr I am 31 years old and have bad stomach inflammation and everything seems to have come up all the way to the throat, I am trying to avoid spicy foods , alcohol, caffeine, but whenever I come across passive cigarette smoke it increases my pain tremendously and gives me lots of stomach cramps , do u know what’s making it do that , I have consulted many doctors and they all have been saying smoking has nothing to do with it, will appreciate your reply
Thanks doctor for the very helpfull video my question is does slippery elm also help my gerd ? And how to know if i have a low stomac acid or too much ? Stopped taking ppi pantoprazol 40 mlg i am feeling some times a heart burn but nearly always reflux , no hirnia no Hp no ulcer and no bacteria in the stomack what is your advice and thanx in advance
I don't use slippery elm so can't answer you question. It's fairly rare to too much stomach acid on a regular basis. Some symptoms of too little stomach acid include: gas and bloat, fatigue after eating, rotten smelling/tasting burps, feeling that food is sitting in your stomach for hours and, sometimes getting hungry again soon after eating.
What do you advice for a very bad case of LPR and sinus and ear problems Dr Hogg, it feels like my whole throat is on fire and I find it difficult to swallow because of the bad swelling and inflammation...Thank You
The causes of LPR are similar to those of GERD, eg lack of sphincter/valve tone. This is often caused by low stomach acid since the esophageal sphincter tone increases as stomach acid increases and vice-versa. A sliding hiatal hernia is another common cause of losing sphincter tone. The suggestions I made in my video can help with both of these causes. What have you tried so far?
@@jameshoggd.c.5047 I have tried all the usual herbal supplements like slippery Elm and DGL.PPi's and Ranitidine were not very helpful and I was intolerant to them. I am feeling quite desperate at this point, I have a perforated ear drum on the left side, full blown sinus infection with horrible post nasal drip which makes me feel as if I am going to choke to death, the last endoscopy I had, did not reveal a hiatal hernia, I feel pretty desperate and at my wits end Dr Hogg....Thank you very much.
I find it hard to swallow too..when i have an episode my throat gets dry and i drink water to calm down i didn't know i had acid reflux all these yrs I'm 36 yrs old i didn't really pay it no attention..i just didn't think i could happen to me you know..I'm stressed out about it i just wish it would go away I'm gonna try to do this lifestyle change i hope to heal from and not to take life for granted stay blessed everyone
Hello dr. I have chronic gastritis, probably from h.pylory , i took antibiotics for that and the breath test shows im negativ and i have sliding hernia 2cm and a weak valve , i use ppi for almost 2 yeah , my doc says i must take the ppi the rest of my life but im scared too use them longer , my question is do i really have too take the ppi the rest of my life ? I tryed too stop a couple times with reducing but then i wake up at night with a sore troath , can betaine hcl and stomach manipulation be helpfull for me,or can i not take betaine hcl with cronic gastritis ? Thank you doc.
Hi Johan. I don't blame you for not wanting to take PPIs the rest of your life. There are several scary side effects of long-term use. It's very likely that care from an Applied Kinesiology doctor can treat the actual cause of your acid reflux. Considering the complexity of your case it may take 6-12 months of care to repair the damage but it's likely to be successful. You can also try betain HCL. One of the causes of reflux and gastritis is *low* HCl causing digestive problems. To find someone to help you, go to icakusa.com and click on "find a doctor". Dr. Hogg
Good day. Can you give me any advice , it will be much appreciated. I have been clearing my throat for 5 years now and coughing constantly after I eat. Is there anything I can do as I am tired taking dr med.
It sounds like maybe you have a different digestive problem. It could be an illeocecal valve (ICV) problem which can cause the body to excrete toxins through the mucus membranes like the throat, sinuses and lungs. If you've tried the suggestions for hiatal hernia with no results, check my video on the Dan Tien technique which you can use to treat the ICV.
What can you do about acid reflux when you have gerd episodes on an empty stomach? My first gerd episode of the day is usually as I wake up, before I've had anything to eat and drink. Ironically, fatty meals can make me feel BETTER instead of worse if I eat while experiencing heartburn. I do not have hiatal hernia but I've been diagnosed with a weak LES that can fit two scopes. PH test confirmed that I reflux on an empty stomach most of the time. However, LES pressure was normal during my manometry. I'm at a loss. PPI's make me miserable and my B12 levels plummet on the drug, leaving me dizzy and weak after only a couple of months on this terrible drug. I did have esophagitis the first time I was scoped, but it's gone now.
I am afraid if I have hiatal hernia. I used to have minor sensation (not pain) in the triangular zone right under the rib. But recently, it turned into severe heartburn, burping and throat issues. Please advice of this is GERD or Hernia. The symptoms only get worse sometimes. Else, if I am on restrictive diet, it’s manageable.
Shortness of breath is not exactly a symptom of GERD. A common cause of GERD is a sliding hiatal hernia which is caused by diaphragm weakness. Poor diaphragm function will limit your lung capacity by about 1/3, make getting a deep breath difficult and make you short of breath when exercising.
Lose the belly fat (stomach needs room to work), never overstretch your stomach with food or drink (weakens the cardiac sphincter), wait at least 4 hours between solid foods (stomach needs to completely empty between solids), Chew, chew, chew (the more you liquefy solids, the quicker they leave the stomach). These 4 things will eliminate 75% of reflux/indigestion and are beneficial even if you have a more serious cause.
Thank you. It seems reasonable to do these simple things first, which have a physiologic basis, before taking medicines that upset the body's homeostasis. But these things require time, effort & discipline. It is so much easier to take a pill & expect immediate results.
Hello Dr. Hogg, Ive experienced a chronic coughing due to lpr how can i stop it and what can i do to strengthen my sphincter to prevent acid from coming back in my throat?
Thank u so dr your were very helpful. I’m showing this to my gastroenterologist tomorrow. I was on DGL plus and stopped working after 5 months. It was great the whole time especially since I was able to get off protonix which dropped working also. I also have a sliding 3 mil hiatal hernia. Have u heard of Magnesium L Theorine working?
Hi Lara. I'd be interested in reading what you gastroenterologist had to say about the video! Magnesium is an important mineral in a lot of body processes. L Theonine is also an important amino acid. Not sure how they may affect reflux.
Dear doctor jim, I'm so pleased to have watched your video. I have been diagnosed with GERD 2 months ago. I rarely feel heartburn I eat spicy food and chew up a fresh lemon with no problem but when I had garlic with shawarma it burned me I'm not sure if it works on me differently than other patients regarding what causes the burn but my main symptoms are chest pain and sometimes I feel it in my back and I burb a lot and get hiccups way to often specially when I start eating and the last thing that drives me crazy is I'm losing weight without even trying and often I feel like a bubble of air is escape through my throat and out of my mouth I'm not sure what does this mean I'm not even sure if i have gerd or not
Your symptoms suggest possible low HCl production in your stomach. Gas (burping) is caused by bacterial activity, digesting the food that we don't. How often do you have chest pain? How long does it last? Have you noticed a pattern such as what you're doing or eating before it occurs? Dr Hogg
@@jameshogg4760 I'm sorry I didn't notice your reply now. I stopped gerd medication I feel somehow better. Only thing that sometimes come is the chest pain its kinda like chest pain and heartburn and when I force my self to burp I feel relieved. The chest pain when first started it made me panic because I felt this chest pain and an ease like there is food stuck in my throat and the pain goes sometimes to my back right behind my chest. The pain doesn't usually last long maybe a couple of minutes. But one time I woke up because of that pain and it lasted a lot more almost 1 hour. This made me go to the hospital directly and the doctor said its either gerd or fungi on the back of my tounge that get swallowed to my digestive system and causes these pain. I think my problem is in my digestive system because it feels like food is stuck in my throat. I really appreciate your time to answer me it means a lot to me thank you so much for that.
@@medo6777 It sounds like it would be a good idea to try taking one or two Betain Hydrochloride pills with each meal. Taking 2-4 tbs of good quality Aloe Vera juice *after* the meal may help with the feeling of food sticking but may take a few days to weeks before you notice a difference. The Betain Hydrochloride results should be obvious in 1-3 days.
Hello. I've been having issues for the...I'd say about 8 months. I would rather often find myself gagging, just that feeling before wanting to puke. And sometimes I actually would puke (Usually after eating). It would come and go throughout the months. For a while, I kept feeling nauseous rather constantly, after eating especially. I went to a doctor about it and she prescriped some medicine (forgot the name) for acid reflux. In any case, I stopped taking it at some point. Then about a week ago, I started having awful shooting pains in the middle of my chest, accompanied with tightness/pressure throughout my chest and sometimes focusing on slightly lower middle part of my chest. It hasn't gone away since, it's been mostly pressure. It comes and goes. Wakes me up at night as well. I went to a doctor about it, and he checked my heart and got an x-ray of my chest and things are fine. So I'm thinking it might be acid reflux but I'm not sure. What do you think?
Glad you had your heart checked. Hiatal hernia, one of the common causes of acid reflux, can cause symptoms similar to a heart attack. The nausea after eating (within the first 40 minutes) can be due to low HCl in the stomach. Of curse, it can also be due to a hiatal hernia. Have you tried the suggestions in my video. The results (or lack thereof) may be useful diagnostically. Dr. Hogg
Your suffered from gerd had you tried emzyme of papaya and pineapple fruit not juice in can eat small amount of food 1hr after drinking water dont eat meat or something hard to digest you can take probiotic plain yogart like greek yogart eat sauerkraut fermented miso from soya japanese product or korean there billions of probiotic contents those fermented foods.
One of the top AK doctors, Dr. Scott Cuthbert, is getting ready to move to the Philippines. I suggest messaging him on Facebook since his phone number may not be working during the transition.
Could I ask please? When I drink chamomile tea, my heartburn goes away. I read that this yes lowers stomach acid. Sounds like a bad factor to me like antacids. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks so much!
Hello doctor, I am from India, I really liked your video, i am facing this issue since 3 months, & right now i am on ppi, & elevated bed sleep, i am sleeping well but always have dry throat & hoarseness in my voice, i have shown to three different Ent specialist, none of them helped, i have shown to Gastroenterologist, who did my endoscopy & said i have inflamed lining in stomach & tiny superficial ulcers in my dudeonium, small intestine i guess as per report, they already did my biopsy but it was negative for H pylori. I had heartburn for just a week like a month ago & i don't have it anymore, also doctor said i do not have any hital hernia, i am also very thin. My main issue is in throat, i researched a lot & my symptoms are of silent reflux, burning sometimes in throat, hoarseness in my voice, sometimes also feeling of dryness & something stuck in my throat, i am already on 40mg ppi & antacids since one month, & don't seem to feel much improvement. I work on a cruise ship & my joining is in few days, I don't know whether should i continue with ppi & antacids or try natural treatment..I would really appreciate if you take few minutes of your precious time & reply. Thanks Again..
Since the PPI drugs aren't making much difference in your symptoms, I strongly suggest you try something else. There are a number of serious long-term side effects of PPI use. The problem with using an upper GI to diagnose a hiatal hernia is that it will only be positive if the stomach happens to be up through the diaphragm at the time of the exam. A "sliding" haital hernia is called that because it will slide up sometimes and down at others. A negative upper GI test does not rule out a hiatal hernia. I would suggest you try taking some Betain hydrochloride (1 or 2 pills) with each meal for a day or two and see if that helps your symptoms.
Dr Hogg,when you say to rub the chest area do you rub away from the heart , I am curious because I have always heard to rub away from the direction of the heart when applying lotions etc. I know that probably sounds like a silly question. Also I started taking the ACV today and stopped my prevacid ..so far I have a slight burn but tolerable,I was wondering if you could take too much ACV ? What do you think of taking probiotics and Kefir ..is it something that would help gerd or make it worse in your opinion ? Thank You for this video,I found it to be very helpful in understanding gerd ! I have suffered with it for at least 15 years and been on prevacid for it for as long. I am really concerned with how long my doctor has left me on it and she really doesn't do any kind of follow up on my symptoms. I am trying to be proactive now.
Hi Betty, You've made a good start. Unfortunately, most MDs do exactly what yours did. They put their patient on a PPI forever and figure they've done their job. Unfortunately, as you probably know there can be serious, sometimes fatal, side effects from long-term use of PPIs like prevacid which does nothing toward treating the actual cause of GERD. Rubbing the sternum (aka breastbone) helps to improve diaphragm function which helps control leakage into the esophagus of stomach acid. It makes no difference what direction you rub. Just rub firmly all along the sternum for about 60 seconds every day. Probiotics and Kefir will not hurt and may help. Don't go crazy with the ACV. 1-2 tbs with each meal should be enough. Dr. Hogg
Thank You so much for your reply Dr Hogg. I was wondering , can I reverse the negative effects from being on this drug for so long ? ( at least 15 years ) ans also can you heal your esophagus once it is damaged from the acid ?
Many of the negative effects can be reversed. To help with this it will be good to take Betaine HCl with your meals. This replaces the stomach acid that has been missing for 15 years. "Now" brand makes a good OTC version. If ACV helps, the Betaine HCl will help more. The aloe vera juice (use Lily of the Dessert brand) will help heal your esophagus. If there is a lot of scar tissue, the aloe vera alone may not be enough but try it and see. Both healing processes will likely take from 1-2 years for maximum healing but every day will be a small step in that healing. BTW, you need protein to heal your esophagus, the absorption of which was being interfered with by the prevacid. Good luck and let me know how you're doing. Dr. Hogg
Thank You for your reply Dr Hogg. I am feeling bummed today because the heartburn is back and I am trying to tolerate it. I had a pretty good day yesterday only having to take 2 tums last night at 11 pm. Already today I have taken 4 by 2. I am watching my diet pretty closely but it seems like even water triggers it. I know its only day 2, and I need to give it time but I am so afraid that the burning will do even more damage to my esophagus. my prevacid is capsule so I can't even take only a half one to break down the dose..I may have to take a zantac. I was wondering what do you think of the surgery to fix the valve so it will close again ? So sorry for all the questions. I have so many of them.
Surgery is not a good idea for the valve and should always be a last resort. You may want to try tapering off prevacid. Start by taking it every other day. After a week, if things are going well, try going just every third day for a week or so and then try stopping altogether. Have you tried taking 1/4 cup ACV in 1/2 cup of water when you're having a heartburn episode? You could also try 1/4 to 1/2 cup of aloe when the heartburn is present. As I said surgery is not a great idea because your valve is probably not deformed and surgery could actually make things worse....permanently. If you need more help, you can find a doctor trained in treating GERD without drugs or surgery by going to www.icakusa.com and clicking "find a doctor" at the top of the page. If you tell me who is close enough (set the search for at least 50 miles) I can tell you if I know them. Dr. Hogg
Hi doctor Hogg. I live in Toronto so i m guessing you live in U.S or not in my area. I am 30 years old and have been suffering majorly from GERD or chronic heartburn for like 10 years now. I have been taking pantoprazole for about 7 years now. If i dont take it first thing in the morning i will have big problems later in the day but i don't want to take it anymore because i fear that its not helping me in the long run and surely it hasn't. I m tired of watching what i eat and what to eat or drink there for i don't know what to do anymore to stop this acid that is producing in my stomach. I been for a endoscope test and they couldn't help me very much. So i m thinking of surgery or any other alternative to make this go away forever if that's even possible. What can i do doctor??
I agree that you don't want to stay on a PPI for the rest of your life, which may end up being shorter than it should as a result of taking the drug. The endoscope test can't really rule out a hiatal hernia. A positive test is significant but not a negative test because the stomach can slide up and down through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm. You should be able to find a well trained applied kinesiology doc in the Toronto area. You can go to icak.com, click on the Canadian chapter link and look for docs in the area at that site.'ve treated dozens of patients with symptoms similar to yours with good results. Dr. Hogg
Dr Jim hogg I'm Louis I have a question I'm having heartburn problems .. I went from 20 mg and my doctor wanted to put me on 40 mg of omeprazole I weaned off the 20 mg and did apple cider vinegar and bone broth I feel good but in the mornings I have a burning feeling in my upper chest .. I take acv every morning .... Any ideas? I took one omperzale 20 everyday for 2 years and weaned off I'm just having upper chest burn ... Nothing coming in throat just upper chest pain/burn
Louie Fragiacomo hey Louie , I’m suffering this hell decease from last 6 month. No medication worked and will not work. The key to cure this is to change your life style for 6 months eat 65% of your day meal without acidic food till afternoon 2:00 pm pluse do yoga in the morning every day.
I'm not sure what your thought process is regarding citrulline malate (CR) but CR does not increase stomach acidity, which is the purpose of apple cider vinegar. To little stomach acid causes the valve at the top of the stomach to loosen, contributing to reflux. As an alternative, you could buy some Betain hydrochloride and take one with each meal to see how it affects your symptoms.
Hi I’m 16 and Iv had deyspecia for 3 months Iv tried the apple cider vinegar Iv also been medication stop acid production im of that I’m just a bit worried if it is not curable it’s caused by stomach acid not Bactria do u have any tips
Will the aloe Vera juice fix my acid reflux because I tried acv and after a while it stopped working. I stopped taking my omeprazole to take acv but now back on the omeprazole.
Hi doctor nice video ...my problem is when I eat 3to 5 minute after i get felux bring up acid and it edge my teeth,i can sleep sum times shotness of breath,dryness of throat ..I feel sum thing stuck in my throat when I swallow its so irreting ... I dont know what to do...
Dear D.C . I have this problem already many years and vomitting mostly evening after lunch. I was in doctor and he said i have Gerd and suggested me to take Nolpaza(pantoprazole). But after taking it 8 days , it showed me side effects such as Gas, Vomitting and so on. Would you please advice? Thanks
I want to apologize if you've recently asked a question and didn't get an answer. Recently, I've been seeing notices of questions pop up but, when I click on them, the question is nowhere to be seen! I'm not quite sure what to do about this.
Yes, I treat the *causes* of GERD on a regular basis. I get full correction /healing with about 80% of my patients and a decrease in symptoms with most of the rest. About 1-2% I can't seem to help much. If you want to find a doctor who can do this for you, go to icakusa.com and click "find a doctor" at the top of the page.
@@jimhogg thank you Dr. Hogg, i so happy i wach your video is GREAT i ben having for long time with to much acidic reflexes my problem is i have consistently mucus growing in my throat I'm constantly have to clear my throat i so my doctor but she couldn't help me because what she prescribed me did make worse, i heard about the APPLE CIDER VINEGAR and i bought the Bragg brand i heard from some people that i should mixed the APPLE CIDER with 2 TABLESPOON of LEMON JUICE and a 1/4 teaspoon of BAKING SODA on a glass of WATER and DRINK it before each meal i want to try this combination but I'm worried if is okay to uso the baking soda and if is okay how long should i use it, thank you very much, I'm from Calgary Canada 🙏
Dr. I have question i am experiencing to much saliva in my mouth so what i do is spit it out reapetedly . What do you think is the problem ? And what home remedies can i do to prevent it . And im not sure if im suffering from LPR reflux Because some of the symptoms are not showing like couching . But i experience heart burn and chestpain but not too severe it goes away within a minute thank you so much dr. For the answer.
Hi Paul, Try following the suggestions on the video for GERD. It's possible the excess saliva is caused by mild reflux. Also try using some baking soda mixed in water as a mouthwash (don't swallow it). It this helps the saliva, then it may be especially important to do the apple cider vinegar with meals. Let me know the results you get. Dr. Hogg
Hi, im suffering heart burn abdominal pain, pain on my throat problem on swallowing I feel this 4months now, I already done blood test, ecg and stool test but all negative result, and sometime im hard to breath and most of the time my upper abdomen always pain.im taking taking nexium now. But still I dont feel good and im getting weak
My symptoms are shortness of breath, pain, fast high rate, I feel pressure in my stomach almost all the time.. nothing helps. I took PPI a few months ago, but it doesnt help so now I just want to heel on a natural way..I had an endoscopy a year ago, my diagnosis is NERD-nonerosive reflux, is it posible to have such bad symptoms with this diagnosis? :( P.S. My heart and lungs are healthy Thank you
It's very possible to have your symptoms with non-erosive reflux. It sounds like your problem may actually be lack of sufficient stomach acid production. The fast heart rate and shortness of breath may be due to diaphragm dysfunction allowint a sliding hiatal hernia. Most well-trained AK doctors can fix both these problems. You can go to icakusa.com and click "find a doctor" to find someone in your area who can help you.
Hello, How are you feeling now? I have hiatal hernia, gastritis, esophagitis and GERD! I started to experience fast heart rate. My cardiologist says my heart is ok but there are times when i get fast heart rates.
@@zinthiahernandez9582 That hernia is taking spacein ur chest cavity, thats why ur heart and lungs facing problem. I suggest you to eat small meal, and drink warm water and do heel drop exercis.Heel drop exercise for hietal hernia is available on youtube. It really helped me. bcoz You and me have exact same disease. And for gastritis, soak fenugreek seed in boiling water, and cool it down and now add honey, and drink it every morning and evening empty stomach. For acid reflux, dont drink water during meal. yes you can sip little water to help food goes down ur food pipe or throat. Drink it after 1-2 hours after meal or before. Its hard to manage but we have to make changes. i hope it helps. God bless you. and pry for eachother. :(
Lathrine Ghor Thank you for taking your time to advice. I greatly appreciate it. I will definitely try this. What is your diagnosis? Are you taking medication for gastritis?
@@zinthiahernandez9582 Zinthia Hernandez Doc only gave me acid blockers to reduce the productions of acid in stomach. .I think theres no other medicine except acid blockers available to heal internally. Need to find organic herbal medicine if available.
I use a different approach, combining symptoms, results of applied kinesiology manual muscle testing challenges and, the bottom line, the results of treatment based on these tests.
I'm experiencing burning in my throat, lump in my throat and a lot of burping. I've tried acv but it hurt my stomach (maybe i poured too much acv). Any advice please?
Dr. Hogg. I have had duodenal ulcer 10 years ago which was treated. About 5--6 weeks ago I started getting chest pain and pain in the upper abdomen and it happened generally an hour after meals, or when my stomach was empty or when wearing a tight waist belt. I underwent a complete physical which included a full abdominal ultrasound, Chest X ray, Blood Urine and stool tests and also heart enzyme tests. The results showed that I had fatty liver, Urine and Stool tests were completely normal with no parasites or H pylori in my stool tests. A stool culture was normal. Initially I was started on 40 mg of omniprozole which I took for a week with no change in my condition. The nest week Motilium M was added along with the omniprozole and it seemed to make my condition a bit better. I subsequently cut out fried food and refined foods out of my diet. I feel better now and the pain is much better but it comes back to a lesser degree after some meal every now and then. I was given medications only for the first 2 weeks. I am worried. What tests if any do you suggest I undergo? What do you think I have. How could I rule out H hernia? I have no gallbladder. It was removed 15 years ago. Thanks in advance.
@@gracevas Hi Gracey, yes, I am fine. Thank you for asking. I think it's all because of not having a gallbladder. Maybe we need to eat healthy and non-oily food. Wish you all the good health and happiness in the world. Cheers!
@@MeMe-eb8pe did you took any meds to feel better. I am having bad reflux for the past few weeks and i am really worried if this will ever go away. I've been eating healthy foods for few weeks
@@gracevas Yes, I took Dexilant 30 mg twice a day for 1 month and then changed to 30mg once per day for the next 2 weeks and once every other day for the next 4 weeks. It really helped. However still I have my bad days when I have MSG or spicy Indian or Thai food. Try to avoid coffee. Its tough but you will get through it. I will pray for you Gracey. Lots of love from Thailand.
Dr I think Iv got GERD I get pain in my chest it makes me dizzy where I have to ly down and it makes me shake and tired sometimes it makes me feel sick also. Please can you give me advise Thankyou.
Please please please help me sir I'm a 30 year old male type 1 diabetic I get the most horrific heartburn and every single evening from 6pm till say 2am I cannot stop burping and farting and the burps really really hurt me I really don't know what to do and I am scared. I have had this for around 10 months now, and Tonight since I started this episode I have counted 121 burps so far I'm currently laying on my left hand side to help let the gas out easier
I am severely bloated and every time I swallow I feel a lump. I do have a hiatal hernia. Tried acv and I felt better for a little bit, but now it feels worse. And I'm belching nonstop. Will the aloe Vera help with this? Or should I take my nexium? I've been doing the massages. It's driving me nuts. Thank you for any response
The belching suggests that bacteria are feeding on what you're not digesting. Humans don't produce gas as part of our digestive process, it's from bacterial activity. The aloe vera may help with the lump but not the belching. Its likely the nexium will make the belching worse since the purpose of all PPis is to interfere with normal acid production in the stomach which is needed for your to digest your food and not feed bacteria. The acv helps with this by giving a little weak acid but it may not be enough. I suggest you find a Betaine HCl supplement from a good company and try taking it with your meals. Start with 1/meal and increase every day by 1/meal until you get the best result. EG, if you are up to 3/meal with good results, decreased belching and going to 4/meal and no better, go back to 3.
@@jimhogg you mentioned that the belching or gas was a by-product of bacteria. Is this bad bacteria? Or probiotics too? (I have been taking probiotics and non-stop belching). Also, would you recommend Manuka Honey or another remedy for that bacteria causing the fermentation?
The gas production is not due to a high bacteria count necessarily. It's more likely due to the fact that you aren't digesting your food properly. What you don't digest provides food for bacteria who produce gas as part of their digestive process. The fix for this is to improve your digestion. You can try taking some Betain Hydrochloride with each meal or find a qualified AK doctor in your area to fix your digestion
Sheev Palpatine it works for me. just keep rubbing your palm on the breast middle bone up and down and after that you will feel released and you will breath freely too
The bone you're feeling is the sternum. There is a reflex area along the sternum that improves diaphragm tone when it's rubbed. You're not directly rubbing the esophagus or diaphragm but stimulating a neurologic reflex for the diaphragm. Dr. Hogg
I have a hiatal hernia and was prescribed Omeprazole 40mg twice a day. I was wondering if there is anything else I can do to solve my problem because I feel like the medicine is not helping much. Thank you.
Good question. Keep in mind that this family of drugs has shown to cause increased risk of anemia, osteoporosis, dementia, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and stomach cancer if used for a prolonged time. Have you tried taking apple cider vinegar? It's a good test when you're having a reflux attack. If it makes the symptoms worse, it could mean that you have too much acid (HCl) in your stomach (unlikely) or that your esophagus is so irritated from the reflux that the vinegar is burning the raw tissue. If it does not make symptoms worse or even makes them better (fairly common) it means that that you definitely *don't* have too much HCl and the medication, which may hide the symptoms, is probably making the actual cause worse. If you have a hiatal hernia, which is much more common than most people think, your best bet is to find a doctor who is certified in applied kinesiology and knows how to treat both the hiatal hernia and balance your HCl. Where do you live?
I did try the acv a few times before but I couldn’t tell the difference probably because I was taking the medication too. I had an endoscopy done on Tuesday and the Dr. said that they found some “red spots” so they decided to do a biopsy, bu I won’t get the results back until Feb. 20. I live in Las Vegas.
Aloe vera juice will help the esophagus heal. Take 2 tbs after each meal. If taking ACV made no change then your problem is probably not too much HCl. With the red spots in the esophagus, you definitely need some immediate help. I strongly suggest you find a doctor who can deal with the actual cause of your reflux. . It's possible you may need the drug temporarily to speed up the esophageal healing but you want to get the cause corrected and get off the drug asap. Fortunately, there are a number of good AK doctors in Las Vegas. Go to icakusa.com, click "find a doctor" and type in Las Vegas on the doctor page. Look for doctors with "PAK" and especially "DIBAK" after their name
I take 2 tablets of prilosec 20mg at breakfast & at supper sometimes I still get hart burn sometimes & I'm only 19 & I went to gastrologist & he told me to take it for 2 week & after that to take it one 1 time a day for a week is it safe doc pls help & supposed I have gastritis but feel no pain in my stomach or is it just the gurd??
Prilosec is not safe to take long-term. In addition, it doesn't treat the cause of heartburn, only the symptom. have you tried the suggestions on my video?
Jim Hogg I just started taking this for gurd last Thursday & I'm wondering should I finish the treateant & see what happeneds from there or should I just stop taking them???
If finishing the treatment means taking the drugs for a week or two, it's not going to do much harm. There's a slight chance you may clear the symptoms from taking the drugs for a short time so it's worth trying. What you don't want to do is stay on the drugs for months or years.
Jim Hogg okey doc thanks & one more question should I be on a diet BC when I went to that doc he never told me what to eat u think is BC I can still handle Anny food???
I have excess salvation, constipation since childhood even thought I don't have a shit diet. I'm chronically bloated after eating even short meals and sometimes my gas gets stuck so bad I'm bloated 6 inches and I keep burping. I don't get any burning but I have shortness of breath and chest tightness all the time. I also feel like there's a lump in my throat. Can you please guide me doctor? Probiotics constipate me while antacids and acid blocking medicines make no difference.
A common cause of constipation, slow digestion, gas and bloat is low stomach acid production. This can be caused by cranial issues that may be a result of birth trauma which would explain why it has been such a long-term problem for you. The fact that PPI drugs don't help supports this theory. You might want to try taking some Betain hydrochloride pills with each meal. Start with with 1/meal and, if no results, try increasing by 1/meal up to a total of 4. If it helps, then you know what the problem is. The cranial problem can be addressed by a trained applied kinesiology doc that you can find at icakusa.com if you live in the USA or icak.com if you live in another country.
@@jameshogg4760 I live in Pakistan. Can you suggest me a good doctor in the uk or us? Also I've tried betaine hcl. It somehow bloated me even more. What does that mean?
@@hallelujah1236 In the UK, Tracy Gates, D.O. is excellent. In the USA there are lots of great doctors, including me. If you want a doctor on the East or West coast of the USA you can check icakusa.com, see which docs are near where you want to visit and let me know their names. It's strange that Betain HCl would make you *more* bloated. It's possible that there is an ingredient in the supplement or capsule that is causing negative reaction. I commonly see that a patient may need a certain nutrient but one company may cause a reaction and another works just fine.
@@jameshogg4760 I'm sorry I didn't mention earlier but I got an endoscopy and colonoscopy done and I have gastritis. How do I cure it ? My blood test for h pylori is negative and I can't find breath tests for h pylori in pakistan and nothing unusual for found in my stool test. My constipation isn't much of a problem with my diet. I just have shortness of breath and a heavy feeling in my stomach all the time. Do you think aloe Vera can cure this ? What do you suggest ? What diet do you suggest to cure gastritis without a cause ? I'm really confused. Please help me
Hi Dr Hogg . My Brother Is Suffering From Lax lower oesophageal Sphincter (Diagnosed in Gastroscopy) He Is Suffering from Intense Heartburn After Meals , Sometime Without Meals . dr Here Put Him On Ome , Oesome n Pentaprazol but No Good Response So Kindly Help Is There Any Cure Medical Or Surgical Thanks.
The typical medical approach to this problem, using drugs to treat the *symptoms* is not particularly effective in the long run because it does nothing to address the actual cause. In your brother's case, it sounds like he's not even getting short term symptom relief. The tone of the lower esophageal sphincter is strongly affected by the level of acidity in the stomach. More acid = tighter valve contraction. To little acid = sphincter laxity. Have your brother try taking 2 TBS apple cider vinegar with each meal in a little water to increase acidity. He might also want to try taking 2 TBS ACV or a little more when he have a heartburn attack. This is not an ultimate solution but gets closer to treating the actual cause than the drugs with no side-effects. It's useful diagnostically too. Let me know whether he feels, better, worse or no change with the ACV. Dr. Hogg
James Hogg, D.C. Thanks A Lot Dr For Reply ,As It Is Already Diagnosed In gastroscopy That His LES is LAX So Will Apple Vinegar Help? And AVC ,I Cant Get whats It Stands For?
Doctor please help me. Im miserable and desperate. One night i was having severe heartburn and i drank ACV with water and i got worse. Now everything i ate hurts be and causes heartburn :( im feeling so helpless. I have the signs of low stomach acid but why ACV doesn't work? They say i shouldn't take it when im having a reflux is that true? What should i do? Please help me
If the ACV caused immediate pain, it could be because of esophagus irritation from the heartburn. You might want to try taking Betain hydrochloride capsules with meals instead. These won't dissolve until they get to your stomach and so won't immediately irritate your raw esophagus. Start with one pill/meal. Try for 2-3 meals. If you notice symptoms increase, stop taking them and find an AK doctor in your area.
You can find AK doctors in your area by going to icakusa.com. Click "find a doctor", enter your zip code and the distance you're willing to travel and a list of AK doctors in your area will pop up. Look for doctors with "PAK" and especially "DIBAK" after their name for the best trained AK doctors. Once you find who's nearby, you can send me their names and I'll tell you what I know about them.
Soo I eat lunch and have terrible heart burn 10 mins after the large meal. About 5 minutes after heart burn starts I drink a monster energy drink and it starts to go away. Could this possibly mean I need more stomach acid
The causes of LPR are the same as for GERD, just a different area affected. Still need attention to keeping the acid in the stomach by making sure stomach acid is high enough to keep the esophageal sphincter tight and address factors that allow a hiatal hernia. The only thing that really changes is that using aloe juice may not be as helpful with LPR. Doctors well schooled in applied kinesiology know thos to treat both GERD and LPR. You can go to my website, drhogg.com, click on "contact" and "applied kinesiology resources" to find a doctor near you.
This can be from reflux but, if that is the only symptom, probably not. Common "frog in the throat" causes include allergy, toxicity (often from digestive issues like ileocecal valve dysfunction), sinus problems, chronic infection and stress.
Jim Hogg yeh it could be stress/ hyper-awareness.. especially as the location changes, but my god it’s before months of the daily annoyance and it’s started to effects my mental state :/
Ant B dont think about your stress focus how to manage your stress keep your self calm down and relax just stroll & walk if you want change your diet from meat to vegan exercise is the best remedy for stress stay healthy as you can hope one day you may overcome for this most important your faith in God almighty🙏☝️ goodluck mate..
Lakoye B Do you have any other way I can contact you and talk to you about the symptoms besides on here and tell you the crap that I’m going through. Like a Instagram DM
A lot of functional doctors tell their patients to take Betaine HCL pills to increase stomach acid, because heartburn is actually lack of stomach acid and not an excess. If that is the case, PPIs only make it worse not better because they do the OPPOSITE of what you need. If that doesn't work, you might want to get checked for a Hiatus Hernia. There are some exercises for Hernia which could provide a lot relief and possibly cure the hernia as well. Other reasons could be an Ulcer which gets irritated all the time by the food you eat. In that case you need to find the cause for the Ulcer (eg. H.Pylori infection) and take some DGL Licorice and Slippery Elm to soothe and heal it. DGL Licorice also should suppress the bacterial infection (although you'd better create a more aggressive protocol for such an infection). And finally, if all this does not help you might want to get checked for SIBO/Fungal Overgrowth/Gut Dysbiosis. That's the stuff I've discovered these last 3 years. I hope it can give you a better idea on what to do.
Burping and throat clearing may be related more to low stomach hydrochloric acid production than a hiatal hernia. The low HCl will loosen the sphincter at the top of the stomach and allow leaking of the weaker (but still too acidic for the esophagus) acid into the esophagus. Gas production is usually the result of bacteria digesting the food we don't digest because of low HCl, as well a a few other causes.
I have had severe acid reflux attacks for the past 1 year. I also believe this acid reflux has increased my phlegm production as i have cough almost all the time..my throat burns and my salivary glands also pain sometimes.i also have pain in the back of my neck...whag should i do?? Please help
It's not uncommon for people with reflux to inhale some of the fluid, resulting in lung problems, phlegm, coughing etc. The burning throat is probably also from acid reflux. Your neck pain can be a result of coughing. On the other hand, the nerve supply for the diaphragm comes from the area of the 3rd, 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae in the neck. If there is a misalignment in any of those 3 vertebrae, it can cause poor diaphragm tone, a loosening of the esophageal sphincter resulting in reflux. Your case sounds complex enough that the suggestions in my video, while they may help, may not be enough to resolve your problem. BTW, what have you tried as far as treatment and what were the results. I strongly suggest you get under the care of a good Applied Kinesiology (AK) doctor. The kinds of problems you describe are things that I and my colleagues treat successfully on a regular basis . You can find an AK doctor in your area by going to www,icakusa.com and clicking "find a doctor" up at the top. Anyone on the list in your area should be able to help you, especially if they have "DIBAK" after their name. I also do phone consultations which you can set up by calling my office at 563.386.9494 Dr. Hogg
I was advised by the local doctor for counter antacids and cough syrups. I also have white spots on the back of my mouth palate and my doctor said i had infected nodes as well
Aloe vera juice may be especially helpful. In addition to helping heal your throat and esophagus, it has anti-bacterial properties that may help with the infection. You may also want to go to my website and type "ginger" in the search box to get the formula for "gingeraide" which can help with digestion, inflammation as well as viral infections.
My symptoms are tightness in chest area, shortness of breath, however, what i fin weird is that my symptoms almost go away when I workout. I also feel burning sensation and i have tried anti-acid it did nothing to me my symptoms get worse when i lay down I almost feel like I’m suffocating i have to stand to make it better, I have excessive belching I almost belch all day everyday
Hi sir I am from India I was having acidity problems from chest to throat with acidic burps. But after I am taking ranitidine for past 6 days there is not much problem but can I get permanent solutions without taking this drugs as you have mentioned its various side effects on health. Thanks.
Unfortunately, ranititine doesn't really correct the problem, just minimizes symptoms. The two primary causes I see for acid reflux are both related to esophageal sphincter laxity. This may be caused by diaphragm weakness that allows the stomach to slide up through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm, creating a sliding hiatal hernia. This compromizes the esophageal sphincter, the valve at the top of the stomach, allowing the stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus. The second common cause I see is ironically, *low* stomach acid. The esophageal sphincter tone is linked to stomach acidity levels. More acid = tighter valve = less reflux. Less acid = looser valve = more reflux. Proton Pump inhibitors lower stomach acid. As a result, there is usually more sphincter leakage but it doesn't burn because it's non-acidic. Gave some tips on the video about working with the hiatal hernia at home. If you could find an AK doc in your area that would be better. Try going to www.icak.org. You can also try taking 1-2 betain hydrochloride pills with each meal
The aloe juice from Lilly of the Dessert can help. You might also want to try deglycerized licorice. Making sure you're relaxed while eating (not rushing, watching exciting or annoying TV) is important for the mucus production in your stomach that protects the tissue there. There is sometimes a bacterial infection that must be dealt with. Aloe is both healing for the tissues and has mild anti-bacterial effect so may help in a couple of ways.
For an ulcer, yes. Apple cider vinegar *might* help but it's very likely the right brand of Aloe will. They do very different things. If you find an AK doctor, they can evaluate whether you have low stomach acid. Unless you do have low stomach acid, the ACV will not help and it might irritate the ulcer. BTW, low stomach acid makes you more susceptible to developing the bacterial infection that is one cause of stomach ulcers.
Doc, food comes up to my throat and then I feel chest pain. Burning sensation at the centre of chest. I wake up in the mid of the night difficult breathing. What might be the cause
This effeminately sounds like a reflux problem. If you go to icakusa.com and click on "find a doctor" at the top of the page, you should be able to find a doctor who can help you.
I watched on my macbook pro 2015 at full volume and full volume on youtube. Great advice! Just get a microphone with better pic up. Dont use your laptop microphone for this sort of videos. Again great thing your doing. Just volume of recording. Check your microphone volume as well. Cheers and Happy holidays! Oh p.s. I suffer with an interesting new issue with stomach. So I am trying all you suggest!
I recorded this on my ipad. Since the first few videos, I've been using my cell phone and I just bought a video camera that should be here this week. Let me know if I can be of any assistance with your stomach problems.
Hello I am a 17 year old girl and I have gerd /: recently I've been having throat problems, it's as if someone is pressuring their thumb on my throat is there any way to fix this!? It won't go away!?! Thanks anyways'
The throat pressure may be from GERD or it may be something different. Does it burn in your throat? Is it there all the time or does it come and go? If the latter, when does is happen? have you been able to notice any pattern to when you have the throat pressure?
well it doesn't burn but my throat does feel sore and as if food is stuck inside, recently its there all the time, it happens at random times, and no I have not :/ I hope you can help me somehow but thank you once again!
The feeling of food sticking is a frequent GERD symptom. Try taking 2 TBS of Lilly of the Dessert aloe vera juice after each meal and before bed. This will help the throat and esophagus heal. Give it at least 2 weeks to work.
Many people find the aloe juice helps. Are you taking any medication for the heartburn? Hopefully not because there are all kinds of nasty side effects of long term use. Since the ACV didn't make symptoms worse, try taking 1 tbs with each meal with just enough water to make it palatable (no more than 1/2 C water). Often heartburn is caused by stomach acid that is too low, causing the valve at the top of the stomach to be too lax and leaky.
I tried the hcl and it seemed to have made me worse. I thought I was having a heart attack and my throat burned for 10 hrs until i used zantac. I tried acv and it made me nauseous. I tried baking soda and it helped for about 20 mins. I have pain in my neck, back, hands and legs feel like jelly sometimes, cold sweaty feet now my throat feels like it wants to close after drinking about 5 ounces of smoothie and taking my vitamin. I need help, going insane. I have been fighting the ppi but gave in a few days ago.
Hi Rosette. Your case sounds too complex for me to work with with youtube comments. I strongly suggest that you get checked out by a doctor certified in Applied Kinesiology. You can find the one nearest you by going to www.icakusa.com and clicking "find a doctor" at the top of the page. Obviously taking HCl is not working for you so the problem may not relate to low stomach acid . A hiatal hernia is another likely possibility but doesn't explain all of your symptoms which is why I think you need a full physical exam by an Applied Kinesiology doctor.
I've used aloe vera juice for years with a variety of male and female patients with no observable hormone changes. I recently did a hormone assay on a male patient who happened to be also taking aloe juice and estrogen levels were in the normal range.
Jim Hogg thanks for the reply. They may still be within the accepted ‘normal range’ .. but aloe Vera will increase levels over time. We know estrogen along with omega 6 is the route of most biological problems in the body. So the lower the estrogen levels, the better :-).
14 days had already passed since I have considered this acid reflux disorder procedure “Aυstin Samupko” (do Go ogle to find it) and also the pain that was once annoying so much are disappeared. I`m now returning to my activities. I am back at this moment to my hot and spicy meals that were not allowed before..
Does is burn your stomach or your esophagus? You might want to try aloe vera juice, filet version from Lily of the Desert for two weeks before you try the AVC again. Take 2 TBS after each meal and 1/4 cup during a GERD attack.
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This video has been a Godsend for me! Thank you, Dr. Hogg! You’ve given me hope after suffering with constant esophageal burning for the last three months. ACV and Aloe Vera juice have made an enormous difference. I’ll be seeing a Chiro who specializes in AK tomorrow. Thank you again for all you do!
Dr. Hogg,
I am a 30 year old female. I have been suffering from acid reflux as long as I can remember, 10 years+. It used to happen only a few times a year and mostly when I drank a lot of alcohol in my early 20's. I know have a fairly normal healthy diet. But now when I get my bouts they are INTENSE. I mean week long, no sleep, hard to go to work. I am now suffering from one of my bouts. I also feel my anxiety and lack of sleep play a role.
I have seen doctors(no specialists) in the past and they insist its normal GERD and just want me to take the PPI's. I don't want to take those. Also, unfortunately, I do not have health insurance at the moment.
I am not drinking anything but water and aloe vera. I am eating light meals. I am juicing with apples, celery, kale, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar.
I am in so much pain. Sometimes the only relief I get is when I vomit at 3am and get some shut eye. I am desperate!
I really enjoyed your video and feel like it has truth out there to the many false things I hear or read.
I do feel like my anxiety increases my acid reflux, which increases my anxiety.
I NEED HELP,
Thank you for your time,
Katie
HI Katie. Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble. A major cause of GERD is diaphragm inhibition/weakness. The diaphragm is very responsive to your emotional state so I agree that your anxiety is probably a contributing factor. Unfortunately, the GERD discomfort is probably adding to your anxiety so it's a viscous circle! Have you tried taking apple cider vinegar when you're having a GERD attack? The response, (GERD gets better, worse, no change) would be useful diagnostically. Given the amount of trouble you're having, it might be useful to set up a phone consultation. You can call my clinic at 563.386.9494 to set up an appointment if you like. You can also email me at drhogg@drhogg.com
Hello Dr. Hogg,
This last week's terrible episode I was not taking apple cider vinegar when I was in major agony. I just couldn't bare to down that when I was in such pain. In hindsight I should have to help decide what was happening. However, I have taken in throughout the week daily and it does not intensify pain.
Thank you for your response! I will call your office and make a phone consultation.
I also have the aloe juice you recommended coming in the mail!
I'll look forward to working with you.
start eating two cloves of garlic before breakast after lunch and after dinner
also eat plenty water along with that if you have gerd or refluxe
Hi Dr. Hogg since January I’ve been having some issues with my throat (sore and a lot of mucus). In April the doctor found out I had a gastritis and GERD which caused all the troubles. Now I’m having troubles with eating because I can’t swallow and everything hurts. They prescribed me PPI but I don’t like taking them for several reasons
1. I’m not able to take pills because I’m afraid of them
2. They made me feel very sick.
What can I do to heal fast? Good to mention I also have hyperventilation so I always take deep breaths. Is it possible for one to be allergic to Aloe Vera Juice?
Thanks for the info on how the medicines work, and remedies, it’s extremely helpful. Subbed and liked.
You're welcome.
My husband has severe reflux with scarring. His issue is he can’t swallow food or fluids without throwing it back up. The Drs have him on somac & told him to eat mild foods but nothings changing due to the inflammation/narrowing in his esophagus. Do you have any suggestions to getting the esophagus to open up more?
Dr Hogg I had shortness of breath, my stomach felt so tight and bloated I could barely walk. I eat small meal my tummy already feels full. my mid back hurts all the time. I feel like burping after I eat or drink but I cant. no vomiting tho. dry mouth and mild sore throat. I went to ER and was diagnosed with Gerd. was given 25 gram p meds. but before I went to ER I would lie on my back and felt like a huge worm moving through my stomach with pressure. could it have been gas. I was having hard time passing gas. If I have a hiatal hernia where would be the location of it, on abdomin wall. the ER dr didnt do any xray but felt my stomach while I sat down said I had no hernias. Im looking for a primary Dr or clinic with full service in San Antonio, Tx because I want a sonogram done too be sure I have no hiatal hernias. so from all the symptoms I described, do you think its acid or I need acid. I have not taken the meds yet because I dont want to be depending on no drugs. what would you suggest I try the acv. please help me. thank you.
What is good for a hiatal hernia ? I’ve used betaine hcl and it burns my throat. I have a sliding hiatal hernia and gastritis
Any advice for gerd and gallstone? I’m suffering I really want to eat I lost 20 lbs in 5 weeks I also stopped coffee soda fried and fast food
Doc I have gastritis and oesophaghus -island of barettes in endoscopy.......what to do......my doctor say it's not barettes oesophaghus ,only just skin from the oesophaghus has peeled off.....what to do
I have acid reflux and I try apple cider vinegar but my esophagus is very sore and makes my situación worse. I am so desperate please do you have any suggestions what to do. Thanks
Hi Dr.
I was recently diagnosed with LPR and have a difficult problem swallowing. I decided against PPIs , and my doctor told me to try a vegan diet, do you think by avoiding classic acidic foods and drinks, and continuing a vegan diet, I can eliminate LPR? Any other advice? Please help!!
How are you doing now?
@@matvei15how r u now
Mastic gum by Jarrow has been the only thing to stop my heartburn and most of my symptoms. Antiacids and Zantac do not help. It seems like Apple cider vinegar helps for an hour or two. I’m not sure if I’m having low or high stomach acid. I really appreciate the video
Hello, how much mastic gum capsules did you take and how long did you take them for? Thanks for your post.
Do take apple cider vinger empty stomach or before or after meals how much do take
Hello. I wondered if you had an opinion on my situation. I was diagnosed with achalasia & got a Heller myotomy as a result. I have GERD & was told I would have to take a PPI the rest of my life but don't want to because I am well aware of long term side effects. Do you have any holistic suggestions? I keep going off the PPI but the reflux keeps returning much to my dismay. I really can't see adding additional health issues to my current one but also don't want to let the. GERD go unchecked...
Dr Jim Hogg my gastroenterologist digonse me mild antral gastritis, indication gerd, resistance to ppi , previously i was taking rabeprazol 20mg now am taking esmaprozol 40mg but that doesn't work ,
Question== How much alovera juice and acv should i take? Please answer
Try using 1 TBS ACV in 1/2 cup of water with each meal. You can try 1/4 cup of aloe vera juice between meals. I would suggest trying one for a while then trying the other rather than both at the same time.
I’ve been hearing tons about Betaine Hydrochloride supplements. Would you recommend these? I’m a brand new sufferer (and terrified because I’ve never experienced anything like this before. In fact, the symptoms showed up 3 days after finishing a course of Zpac) Can I permanently make these symptoms go away? Thanks for your help.
Betaine HCl is often helpful. Try it and see how it affects your symptoms. Be sure to take it with meals. The underlying causes of GERD can be and are treated regularly by AK doctors. If you want to permanently get rid of the problem, and not take Betaine HCl the rest of your life, you'll want to get under care. Go to icakusa.com and click "find a doctor" at the top of the page. Look for one that has DIBAK or PAK after their name. Others can probably get the problem corrected too but the DIBAK is the highest level of knowledge and PAK is the next.
Dr is sinusitis also from acid reflux. I have erosive gastritus. Also always have sinus problems. Appreciate any help. Thanks. Amanda. England. x
Sinusitis is not usually caused by reflux but sinusitis may share some common cause with reflux. Reflux is often caused by low HCl production in the stomach resulting in loss of tone of the esophageal sphincter (valve at top of the stomach) allowing leakage from the stomach into the esophagus.
Low HCl will often cause dysfunction of the ileocecal valve. This results in a situation where waste materials that should be on their way down the large intestine, instead staying in the small intestine where they get partially absorbed into the circulation. This creates a toxic condition that the body will try to remedy via elimination through the skin and mucous membranes like the sinuses.
Fixing the HCl production will help with both reflux and sinus problems. You can try taking betain hydrocholoide supplements with your meals. Better yet, go to www.drhogg.com and type "dan tian" in the search box. This will lead you to a self help technique that will allow you to correct the HCl problem and the ileocecal valve problem. It's only a temporary fix but, if you follow the directions and do the technique 6x/day it should keep things under control.
Let me know how it goes!
Dr. Hogg
What do I do about it feeling like a lump in my throat? Its causing my anxiety to shoot through the roof. I do have a procedure scheduled this Wednesday. This disease sucks and its causing me to fall into a deep depression
@ Lakoye B, Hello , I have Gerd and gastritis and hiatal hernia. I feel like i can't take it anymore. How are you doing?
@@zinthiahernandez9582 there could be triggers with your GERD and gastritis. I have GERD, I have gastritis and small hiatal hernia. I ahve been thinking for months what could be the trigger for my gastritis. Now for my GERD its tomatoes, dairy, and cheese. For gastritis for me it would be grains.
@@MhikeTalz2024 Thank you for the advice. Did a scope test revealed all your problems? Are you taking medication
I’ve been dealing with acid reflux for about a month. In the beginning, it felt more like heartburn and I would burp a lot and threw up once. Now it feels like acid in my throat and I swear in my ears, and I still burp a lot, I also burp up some of the content in my stomach. I’ve tried apple cider vinegar, eating sauerkraut, baking soda, celery juice. My doctor currently has me on lansoprazole. I haven’t tried aloe Vera juice yet, but I want to. Do you have any advice? I’d appreciate any feedback. Thank you.
Also, I have alpha thalassemia. Would it still be okay to take aloe Vera juice?
PPI give me severe anxiety and depression. I have dysphasia from GERD.
Hello Dr I am 31 years old and have bad stomach inflammation and everything seems to have come up all the way to the throat, I am trying to avoid spicy foods , alcohol, caffeine, but whenever I come across passive cigarette smoke it increases my pain tremendously and gives me lots of stomach cramps , do u know what’s making it do that , I have consulted many doctors and they all have been saying smoking has nothing to do with it, will appreciate your reply
Thanks doctor for the very helpfull video my question is does slippery elm also help my gerd ? And how to know if i have a low stomac acid or too much ? Stopped taking ppi pantoprazol 40 mlg i am feeling some times a heart burn but nearly always reflux , no hirnia no Hp no ulcer and no bacteria in the stomack what is your advice and thanx in advance
I don't use slippery elm so can't answer you question. It's fairly rare to too much stomach acid on a regular basis. Some symptoms of too little stomach acid include: gas and bloat, fatigue after eating, rotten smelling/tasting burps, feeling that food is sitting in your stomach for hours and, sometimes getting hungry again soon after eating.
What do you advice for a very bad case of LPR and sinus and ear problems Dr Hogg, it feels like my whole throat is on fire and I find it difficult to swallow because of the bad swelling and inflammation...Thank You
The causes of LPR are similar to those of GERD, eg lack of sphincter/valve tone. This is often caused by low stomach acid since the esophageal sphincter tone increases as stomach acid increases and vice-versa. A sliding hiatal hernia is another common cause of losing sphincter tone. The suggestions I made in my video can help with both of these causes. What have you tried so far?
@@jameshoggd.c.5047 I have tried all the usual herbal supplements like slippery Elm and DGL.PPi's and Ranitidine were not very helpful and I was intolerant to them. I am feeling quite desperate at this point, I have a perforated ear drum on the left side, full blown sinus infection with horrible post nasal drip which makes me feel as if I am going to choke to death, the last endoscopy I had, did not reveal a hiatal hernia, I feel pretty desperate and at my wits end Dr Hogg....Thank you very much.
I find it hard to swallow too..when i have an episode my throat gets dry and i drink water to calm down i didn't know i had acid reflux all these yrs I'm 36 yrs old i didn't really pay it no attention..i just didn't think i could happen to me you know..I'm stressed out about it i just wish it would go away I'm gonna try to do this lifestyle change i hope to heal from and not to take life for granted stay blessed everyone
Hello dr. I have chronic gastritis, probably from h.pylory , i took antibiotics for that and the breath test shows im negativ and i have sliding hernia 2cm and a weak valve , i use ppi for almost 2 yeah , my doc says i must take the ppi the rest of my life but im scared too use them longer , my question is do i really have too take the ppi the rest of my life ? I tryed too stop a couple times with reducing but then i wake up at night with a sore troath , can betaine hcl and stomach manipulation be helpfull for me,or can i not take betaine hcl with cronic gastritis ? Thank you doc.
Hi Johan. I don't blame you for not wanting to take PPIs the rest of your life. There are several scary side effects of long-term use. It's very likely that care from an Applied Kinesiology doctor can treat the actual cause of your acid reflux. Considering the complexity of your case it may take 6-12 months of care to repair the damage but it's likely to be successful. You can also try betain HCL. One of the causes of reflux and gastritis is *low* HCl causing digestive problems. To find someone to help you, go to icakusa.com and click on "find a doctor".
Dr. Hogg
Good day. Can you give me any advice , it will be much appreciated. I have been clearing my throat for 5 years now and coughing constantly after I eat. Is there anything I can do as I am tired taking dr med.
It sounds like maybe you have a different digestive problem. It could be an illeocecal valve (ICV) problem which can cause the body to excrete toxins through the mucus membranes like the throat, sinuses and lungs. If you've tried the suggestions for hiatal hernia with no results, check my video on the Dan Tien technique which you can use to treat the ICV.
What can you do about acid reflux when you have gerd episodes on an empty stomach? My first gerd episode of the day is usually as I wake up, before I've had anything to eat and drink.
Ironically, fatty meals can make me feel BETTER instead of worse if I eat while experiencing heartburn.
I do not have hiatal hernia but I've been diagnosed with a weak LES that can fit two scopes. PH test confirmed that I reflux on an empty stomach most of the time. However, LES pressure was normal during my manometry. I'm at a loss. PPI's make me miserable and my B12 levels plummet on the drug, leaving me dizzy and weak after only a couple of months on this terrible drug. I did have esophagitis the first time I was scoped, but it's gone now.
I am afraid if I have hiatal hernia. I used to have minor sensation (not pain) in the triangular zone right under the rib. But recently, it turned into severe heartburn, burping and throat issues. Please advice of this is GERD or Hernia.
The symptoms only get worse sometimes. Else, if I am on restrictive diet, it’s manageable.
Hello dr. Is short breathing is an effect of gerd or reflux and how can i treat it well thank you dr. For the answer
Shortness of breath is not exactly a symptom of GERD. A common cause of GERD is a sliding hiatal hernia which is caused by diaphragm weakness. Poor diaphragm function will limit your lung capacity by about 1/3, make getting a deep breath difficult and make you short of breath when exercising.
Lose the belly fat (stomach needs room to work), never overstretch your stomach with food or drink (weakens the cardiac sphincter), wait at least 4 hours between solid foods (stomach needs to completely empty between solids), Chew, chew, chew (the more you liquefy solids, the quicker they leave the stomach). These 4 things will eliminate 75% of reflux/indigestion and are beneficial even if you have a more serious cause.
Good advice!
Thank you. It seems reasonable to do these simple things first, which have a physiologic basis, before taking medicines that upset the body's homeostasis. But these things require time, effort & discipline. It is so much easier to take a pill & expect immediate results.
Hello Dr. Hogg,
Ive experienced a chronic coughing due to lpr how can i stop it and what can i do to strengthen my sphincter to prevent acid from coming back in my throat?
Thank u so dr your were very helpful. I’m showing this to my gastroenterologist tomorrow. I was on DGL plus and stopped working after 5 months. It was great the whole time especially since I was able to get off protonix which dropped working also. I also have a sliding 3 mil hiatal hernia. Have u heard of Magnesium L Theorine working?
Hi Lara. I'd be interested in reading what you gastroenterologist had to say about the video! Magnesium is an important mineral in a lot of body processes. L Theonine is also an important amino acid. Not sure how they may affect reflux.
Dear doctor jim, I'm so pleased to have watched your video. I have been diagnosed with GERD 2 months ago. I rarely feel heartburn I eat spicy food and chew up a fresh lemon with no problem but when I had garlic with shawarma it burned me I'm not sure if it works on me differently than other patients regarding what causes the burn but my main symptoms are chest pain and sometimes I feel it in my back and I burb a lot and get hiccups way to often specially when I start eating and the last thing that drives me crazy is I'm losing weight without even trying and often I feel like a bubble of air is escape through my throat and out of my mouth I'm not sure what does this mean I'm not even sure if i have gerd or not
Your symptoms suggest possible low HCl production in your stomach. Gas (burping) is caused by bacterial activity, digesting the food that we don't. How often do you have chest pain? How long does it last? Have you noticed a pattern such as what you're doing or eating before it occurs?
Dr Hogg
@@jameshogg4760 I'm sorry I didn't notice your reply now. I stopped gerd medication I feel somehow better. Only thing that sometimes come is the chest pain its kinda like chest pain and heartburn and when I force my self to burp I feel relieved. The chest pain when first started it made me panic because I felt this chest pain and an ease like there is food stuck in my throat and the pain goes sometimes to my back right behind my chest. The pain doesn't usually last long maybe a couple of minutes. But one time I woke up because of that pain and it lasted a lot more almost 1 hour. This made me go to the hospital directly and the doctor said its either gerd or fungi on the back of my tounge that get swallowed to my digestive system and causes these pain. I think my problem is in my digestive system because it feels like food is stuck in my throat. I really appreciate your time to answer me it means a lot to me thank you so much for that.
@@medo6777 It sounds like it would be a good idea to try taking one or two Betain Hydrochloride pills with each meal. Taking 2-4 tbs of good quality Aloe Vera juice *after* the meal may help with the feeling of food sticking but may take a few days to weeks before you notice a difference. The Betain Hydrochloride results should be obvious in 1-3 days.
Hello.
I've been having issues for the...I'd say about 8 months. I would rather often find myself gagging, just that feeling before wanting to puke. And sometimes I actually would puke (Usually after eating). It would come and go throughout the months. For a while, I kept feeling nauseous rather constantly, after eating especially. I went to a doctor about it and she prescriped some medicine (forgot the name) for acid reflux. In any case, I stopped taking it at some point. Then about a week ago, I started having awful shooting pains in the middle of my chest, accompanied with tightness/pressure throughout my chest and sometimes focusing on slightly lower middle part of my chest. It hasn't gone away since, it's been mostly pressure. It comes and goes. Wakes me up at night as well. I went to a doctor about it, and he checked my heart and got an x-ray of my chest and things are fine. So I'm thinking it might be acid reflux but I'm not sure. What do you think?
Glad you had your heart checked. Hiatal hernia, one of the common causes of acid reflux, can cause symptoms similar to a heart attack. The nausea after eating (within the first 40 minutes) can be due to low HCl in the stomach. Of curse, it can also be due to a hiatal hernia. Have you tried the suggestions in my video. The results (or lack thereof) may be useful diagnostically.
Dr. Hogg
Your suffered from gerd had you tried emzyme of papaya and pineapple fruit not juice in can eat small amount of food 1hr after drinking water dont eat meat or something hard to digest you can take probiotic plain yogart like greek yogart eat sauerkraut fermented miso from soya japanese product or korean there billions of probiotic contents those fermented foods.
This does sound like GERD and or low stomach acid production. Check out icakusa.com for an AK doctor who can check and treat both of these problems.
Hi Doc. Do you have AK doctors in the Philippines?
One of the top AK doctors, Dr. Scott Cuthbert, is getting ready to move to the Philippines. I suggest messaging him on Facebook since his phone number may not be working during the transition.
Mike T from phils also. Sir naka pag consult n kayo ng doctor? Kamusta po ang result? Bago lang po ako nkaranas ng acid reflux.
John, I don't understand your posting. Maybe too many abbreviations?
Could I ask please? When I drink chamomile tea, my heartburn goes away. I read that this yes lowers stomach acid. Sounds like a bad factor to me like antacids. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks so much!
Hello doctor, I am from India, I really liked your video, i am facing this issue since 3 months, & right now i am on ppi, & elevated bed sleep, i am sleeping well but always have dry throat & hoarseness in my voice, i have shown to three different Ent specialist, none of them helped, i have shown to Gastroenterologist, who did my endoscopy & said i have inflamed lining in stomach & tiny superficial ulcers in my dudeonium, small intestine i guess as per report, they already did my biopsy but it was negative for H pylori. I had heartburn for just a week like a month ago & i don't have it anymore, also doctor said i do not have any hital hernia, i am also very thin. My main issue is in throat, i researched a lot & my symptoms are of silent reflux, burning sometimes in throat, hoarseness in my voice, sometimes also feeling of dryness & something stuck in my throat, i am already on 40mg ppi & antacids since one month, & don't seem to feel much improvement. I work on a cruise ship & my joining is in few days, I don't know whether should i continue with ppi & antacids or try natural treatment..I would really appreciate if you take few minutes of your precious time & reply. Thanks Again..
Since the PPI drugs aren't making much difference in your symptoms, I strongly suggest you try something else. There are a number of serious long-term side effects of PPI use. The problem with using an upper GI to diagnose a hiatal hernia is that it will only be positive if the stomach happens to be up through the diaphragm at the time of the exam. A "sliding" haital hernia is called that because it will slide up sometimes and down at others. A negative upper GI test does not rule out a hiatal hernia.
I would suggest you try taking some Betain hydrochloride (1 or 2 pills) with each meal for a day or two and see if that helps your symptoms.
@@jameshogg4760 thanks doctor, i will try that.
@@jameshogg4760 Doctor if he has stomach ulcers - wouldn't it be a problem if more acid is consumed?
Not necessarily. His "tiny superficial" ulcers may be caused by PPI inhibition of gastric mucus production.
I have too much acid in stomach and throat burning ,do you have any suggestion? I tried acv but still reflux.
Dr Hogg,when you say to rub the chest area do you rub away from the heart , I am curious because I have always heard to rub away from the direction of the heart when applying lotions etc. I know that probably sounds like a silly question. Also I started taking the ACV today and stopped my prevacid ..so far I have a slight burn but tolerable,I was wondering if you could take too much ACV ? What do you think of taking probiotics and Kefir ..is it something that would help gerd or make it worse in your opinion ? Thank You for this video,I found it to be very helpful in understanding gerd ! I have suffered with it for at least 15 years and been on prevacid for it for as long. I am really concerned with how long my doctor has left me on it and she really doesn't do any kind of follow up on my symptoms. I am trying to be proactive now.
Hi Betty,
You've made a good start. Unfortunately, most MDs do exactly what yours did. They put their patient on a PPI forever and figure they've done their job. Unfortunately, as you probably know there can be serious, sometimes fatal, side effects from long-term use of PPIs like prevacid which does nothing toward treating the actual cause of GERD.
Rubbing the sternum (aka breastbone) helps to improve diaphragm function which helps control leakage into the esophagus of stomach acid. It makes no difference what direction you rub. Just rub firmly all along the sternum for about 60 seconds every day.
Probiotics and Kefir will not hurt and may help. Don't go crazy with the ACV. 1-2 tbs with each meal should be enough.
Dr. Hogg
Thank You so much for your reply Dr Hogg. I was wondering , can I reverse the negative effects from being on this drug for so long ? ( at least 15 years ) ans also can you heal your esophagus once it is damaged from the acid ?
Many of the negative effects can be reversed. To help with this it will be good to take Betaine HCl with your meals. This replaces the stomach acid that has been missing for 15 years. "Now" brand makes a good OTC version. If ACV helps, the Betaine HCl will help more. The aloe vera juice (use Lily of the Dessert brand) will help heal your esophagus. If there is a lot of scar tissue, the aloe vera alone may not be enough but try it and see. Both healing processes will likely take from 1-2 years for maximum healing but every day will be a small step in that healing. BTW, you need protein to heal your esophagus, the absorption of which was being interfered with by the prevacid.
Good luck and let me know how you're doing.
Dr. Hogg
Thank You for your reply Dr Hogg. I am feeling bummed today because the heartburn is back and I am trying to tolerate it. I had a pretty good day yesterday only having to take 2 tums last night at 11 pm. Already today I have taken 4 by 2. I am watching my diet pretty closely but it seems like even water triggers it. I know its only day 2, and I need to give it time but I am so afraid that the burning will do even more damage to my esophagus. my prevacid is capsule so I can't even take only a half one to break down the dose..I may have to take a zantac. I was wondering what do you think of the surgery to fix the valve so it will close again ? So sorry for all the questions. I have so many of them.
Surgery is not a good idea for the valve and should always be a last resort. You may want to try tapering off prevacid. Start by taking it every other day. After a week, if things are going well, try going just every third day for a week or so and then try stopping altogether. Have you tried taking 1/4 cup ACV in 1/2 cup of water when you're having a heartburn episode? You could also try 1/4 to 1/2 cup of aloe when the heartburn is present.
As I said surgery is not a great idea because your valve is probably not deformed and surgery could actually make things worse....permanently. If you need more help, you can find a doctor trained in treating GERD without drugs or surgery by going to www.icakusa.com and clicking "find a doctor" at the top of the page. If you tell me who is close enough (set the search for at least 50 miles) I can tell you if I know them.
Dr. Hogg
Hi doctor Hogg. I live in Toronto so i m guessing you live in U.S or not in my area. I am 30 years old and have been suffering majorly from GERD or chronic heartburn for like 10 years now. I have been taking pantoprazole for about 7 years now. If i dont take it first thing in the morning i will have big problems later in the day but i don't want to take it anymore because i fear that its not helping me in the long run and surely it hasn't. I m tired of watching what i eat and what to eat or drink there for i don't know what to do anymore to stop this acid that is producing in my stomach. I been for a endoscope test and they couldn't help me very much. So i m thinking of surgery or any other alternative to make this go away forever if that's even possible. What can i do doctor??
I agree that you don't want to stay on a PPI for the rest of your life, which may end up being shorter than it should as a result of taking the drug. The endoscope test can't really rule out a hiatal hernia. A positive test is significant but not a negative test because the stomach can slide up and down through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm. You should be able to find a well trained applied kinesiology doc in the Toronto area. You can go to icak.com, click on the Canadian chapter link and look for docs in the area at that site.'ve treated dozens of patients with symptoms similar to yours with good results.
Dr. Hogg
Dr Jim hogg I'm Louis I have a question I'm having heartburn problems .. I went from 20 mg and my doctor wanted to put me on 40 mg of omeprazole I weaned off the 20 mg and did apple cider vinegar and bone broth I feel good but in the mornings I have a burning feeling in my upper chest .. I take acv every morning .... Any ideas? I took one omperzale 20 everyday for 2 years and weaned off I'm just having upper chest burn ... Nothing coming in throat just upper chest pain/burn
Louie Fragiacomo hey Louie , I’m suffering this hell decease from last 6 month. No medication worked and will not work. The key to cure this is to change your life style for 6 months eat 65% of your day meal without acidic food till afternoon 2:00 pm pluse do yoga in the morning every day.
Doctor, is it okay to replace ACV with citruline maleat? I found ACV smell not mvery pleasant. Citruline Maleat however is odorless.
I'm not sure what your thought process is regarding citrulline malate (CR) but CR does not increase stomach acidity, which is the purpose of apple cider vinegar. To little stomach acid causes the valve at the top of the stomach to loosen, contributing to reflux. As an alternative, you could buy some Betain hydrochloride and take one with each meal to see how it affects your symptoms.
Hi I’m 16 and Iv had deyspecia for 3 months Iv tried the apple cider vinegar Iv also been medication stop acid production im of that I’m just a bit worried if it is not curable it’s caused by stomach acid not Bactria do u have any tips
Will the aloe Vera juice fix my acid reflux because I tried acv and after a while it stopped working. I stopped taking my omeprazole to take acv but now back on the omeprazole.
the doctor of which field i should visit to treat and diagnose gerd?
Look for a doctor certified in Applied Kinesiology. Where do you live?
Hi doctor nice video ...my problem is when I eat 3to 5 minute after i get felux bring up acid and it edge my teeth,i can sleep sum times shotness of breath,dryness of throat ..I feel sum thing stuck in my throat when I swallow its so irreting ... I dont know what to do...
Dear D.C . I have this problem already many years and vomitting mostly evening after lunch. I was in doctor and he said i have Gerd and suggested me to take Nolpaza(pantoprazole). But after taking it 8 days , it showed me side effects such as Gas, Vomitting and so on. Would you please advice? Thanks
I feel you man. How have you been doing lately?
do you have to dilute the aloe vera juice in water before taking it? Or can i just take the 2 tbsp alone?
Faryal Minhas I take it straight without water 🤔
If you get Lilly of the Dessert brand, take it straight from the bottle, 2 TBS after each meal or 1/4 cup during a GERD episode.
I want to apologize if you've recently asked a question and didn't get an answer. Recently, I've been seeing notices of questions pop up but, when I click on them, the question is nowhere to be seen! I'm not quite sure what to do about this.
Yes, I treat the *causes* of GERD on a regular basis. I get full correction /healing with about 80% of my patients and a decrease in symptoms with most of the rest. About 1-2% I can't seem to help much. If you want to find a doctor who can do this for you, go to icakusa.com and click "find a doctor" at the top of the page.
@@jimhogg thank you Dr. Hogg, i so happy i wach your video is GREAT i ben having for long time with to much acidic reflexes my problem is i have consistently mucus growing in my throat I'm constantly have to clear my throat i so my doctor but she couldn't help me because what she prescribed me did make worse, i heard about the APPLE CIDER VINEGAR and i bought the Bragg brand i heard from some people that i should mixed the APPLE CIDER with 2 TABLESPOON of LEMON JUICE and a 1/4 teaspoon of BAKING SODA on a glass of WATER and DRINK it before each meal i want to try this combination but I'm worried if is okay to uso the baking soda and if is okay how long should i use it, thank you very much, I'm from Calgary Canada 🙏
Dr. I have question i am experiencing to much saliva in my mouth so what i do is spit it out reapetedly . What do you think is the problem ? And what home remedies can i do to prevent it . And im not sure if im suffering from LPR reflux Because some of the symptoms are not showing like couching . But i experience heart burn and chestpain but not too severe it goes away within a minute thank you so much dr. For the answer.
Hi Paul,
Try following the suggestions on the video for GERD. It's possible the excess saliva is caused by mild reflux. Also try using some baking soda mixed in water as a mouthwash (don't swallow it). It this helps the saliva, then it may be especially important to do the apple cider vinegar with meals.
Let me know the results you get.
Dr. Hogg
Jim Hogg thanks dr. I will try it and ill let you know the result
Jim Hogg doctor how can apple cider vinegar help my problem ?
Thanks Dr
Hi, im suffering heart burn abdominal pain, pain on my throat problem on swallowing I feel this 4months now, I already done blood test, ecg and stool test but all negative result, and sometime im hard to breath and most of the time my upper abdomen always pain.im taking taking nexium now. But still I dont feel good and im getting weak
Hello, how are you feeling now? You should ask your doctor for endoscopy.
My symptoms are shortness of breath, pain, fast high rate, I feel pressure in my stomach almost all the time.. nothing helps. I took PPI a few months ago, but it doesnt help so now I just want to heel on a natural way..I had an endoscopy a year ago, my diagnosis is NERD-nonerosive reflux, is it posible to have such bad symptoms with this diagnosis? :(
P.S. My heart and lungs are healthy
Thank you
It's very possible to have your symptoms with non-erosive reflux. It sounds like your problem may actually be lack of sufficient stomach acid production. The fast heart rate and shortness of breath may be due to diaphragm dysfunction allowint a sliding hiatal hernia. Most well-trained AK doctors can fix both these problems. You can go to icakusa.com and click "find a doctor" to find someone in your area who can help you.
Hello, How are you feeling now? I have hiatal hernia, gastritis, esophagitis and GERD! I started to experience fast heart rate. My cardiologist says my heart is ok but there are times when i get fast heart rates.
@@zinthiahernandez9582 That hernia is taking spacein ur chest cavity, thats why ur heart and lungs facing problem. I suggest you to eat small meal, and drink warm water and do heel drop exercis.Heel drop exercise for hietal hernia is available on youtube. It really helped me. bcoz You and me have exact same disease. And for gastritis, soak fenugreek seed in boiling water, and cool it down and now add honey, and drink it every morning and evening empty stomach. For acid reflux, dont drink water during meal. yes you can sip little water to help food goes down ur food pipe or throat. Drink it after 1-2 hours after meal or before. Its hard to manage but we have to make changes. i hope it helps. God bless you. and pry for eachother. :(
Lathrine Ghor Thank you for taking your time to advice. I greatly appreciate it. I will definitely try this. What is your diagnosis? Are you taking medication for gastritis?
@@zinthiahernandez9582 Zinthia Hernandez Doc only gave me acid blockers to reduce the productions of acid in stomach. .I think theres no other medicine except acid blockers available to heal internally. Need to find organic herbal medicine if available.
How do you personally diagnose someone with acid reflux? With the 24hr pH manometry test?
I use a different approach, combining symptoms, results of applied kinesiology manual muscle testing challenges and, the bottom line, the results of treatment based on these tests.
I'm experiencing burning in my throat, lump in my throat and a lot of burping. I've tried acv but it hurt my stomach (maybe i poured too much acv). Any advice please?
Super great video.
Thanks!
Dr. Hogg. I have had duodenal ulcer 10 years ago which was treated. About 5--6 weeks ago I started getting chest pain and pain in the upper abdomen and it happened generally an hour after meals, or when my stomach was empty or when wearing a tight waist belt. I underwent a complete physical which included a full abdominal ultrasound, Chest X ray, Blood Urine and stool tests and also heart enzyme tests. The results showed that I had fatty liver, Urine and Stool tests were completely normal with no parasites or H pylori in my stool tests. A stool culture was normal. Initially I was started on 40 mg of omniprozole which I took for a week with no change in my condition. The nest week Motilium M was added along with the omniprozole and it seemed to make my condition a bit better. I subsequently cut out fried food and refined foods out of my diet. I feel better now and the pain is much better but it comes back to a lesser degree after some meal every now and then. I was given medications only for the first 2 weeks. I am worried. What tests if any do you suggest I undergo? What do you think I have. How could I rule out H hernia? I have no gallbladder. It was removed 15 years ago. Thanks in advance.
How are you now? i have the same symptoms as you and i have no gallbladder too. Are you ok now?
@@gracevas Hi Gracey, yes, I am fine. Thank you for asking. I think it's all because of not having a gallbladder. Maybe we need to eat healthy and non-oily food. Wish you all the good health and happiness in the world. Cheers!
@@MeMe-eb8pe did you took any meds to feel better. I am having bad reflux for the past few weeks and i am really worried if this will ever go away. I've been eating healthy foods for few weeks
@@gracevas Yes, I took Dexilant 30 mg twice a day for 1 month and then changed to 30mg once per day for the next 2 weeks and once every other day for the next 4 weeks. It really helped. However still I have my bad days when I have MSG or spicy Indian or Thai food. Try to avoid coffee. Its tough but you will get through it. I will pray for you Gracey. Lots of love from Thailand.
@@MeMe-eb8pe Thank you Me Me. I am happy that you are ok now :)
Dr I think Iv got GERD I get pain in my chest it makes me dizzy where I have to ly down and it makes me shake and tired sometimes it makes me feel sick also. Please can you give me advise Thankyou.
Thank you so much doc your a God send
Please please please help me sir
I'm a 30 year old male type 1 diabetic
I get the most horrific heartburn and every single evening from 6pm till say 2am I cannot stop burping and farting and the burps really really hurt me
I really don't know what to do and I am scared.
I have had this for around 10 months now, and Tonight since I started this episode I have counted 121 burps so far
I'm currently laying on my left hand side to help let the gas out easier
I am severely bloated and every time I swallow I feel a lump. I do have a hiatal hernia. Tried acv and I felt better for a little bit, but now it feels worse. And I'm belching nonstop. Will the aloe Vera help with this? Or should I take my nexium? I've been doing the massages. It's driving me nuts. Thank you for any response
I have not had heart burn. But I feel reflex
The belching suggests that bacteria are feeding on what you're not digesting. Humans don't produce gas as part of our digestive process, it's from bacterial activity. The aloe vera may help with the lump but not the belching. Its likely the nexium will make the belching worse since the purpose of all PPis is to interfere with normal acid production in the stomach which is needed for your to digest your food and not feed bacteria.
The acv helps with this by giving a little weak acid but it may not be enough. I suggest you find a Betaine HCl supplement from a good company and try taking it with your meals. Start with 1/meal and increase every day by 1/meal until you get the best result. EG, if you are up to 3/meal with good results, decreased belching and going to 4/meal and no better, go back to 3.
@@jimhogg you mentioned that the belching or gas was a by-product of bacteria. Is this bad bacteria? Or probiotics too? (I have been taking probiotics and non-stop belching). Also, would you recommend Manuka Honey or another remedy for that bacteria causing the fermentation?
The gas production is not due to a high bacteria count necessarily. It's more likely due to the fact that you aren't digesting your food properly. What you don't digest provides food for bacteria who produce gas as part of their digestive process. The fix for this is to improve your digestion. You can try taking some Betain Hydrochloride with each meal or find a qualified AK doctor in your area to fix your digestion
How are you feeling now. I have similar symptoms like you. :( I also have a hiatal hernia.
How would this massaging thing help exactly? When massaging, theres a bone between my fingers and this esophagus you know?
Sheev Palpatine it works for me. just keep rubbing your palm on the breast middle bone up and down and after that you will feel released and you will breath freely too
The bone you're feeling is the sternum. There is a reflex area along the sternum that improves diaphragm tone when it's rubbed. You're not directly rubbing the esophagus or diaphragm but stimulating a neurologic reflex for the diaphragm.
Dr. Hogg
Is salmon ok to eat ?
I have a hiatal hernia and was prescribed Omeprazole 40mg twice a day. I was wondering if there is anything else I can do to solve my problem because I feel like the medicine is not helping much. Thank you.
Good question. Keep in mind that this family of drugs has shown to cause increased risk of anemia, osteoporosis, dementia, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and stomach cancer if used for a prolonged time. Have you tried taking apple cider vinegar? It's a good test when you're having a reflux attack. If it makes the symptoms worse, it could mean that you have too much acid (HCl) in your stomach (unlikely) or that your esophagus is so irritated from the reflux that the vinegar is burning the raw tissue. If it does not make symptoms worse or even makes them better (fairly common) it means that that you definitely *don't* have too much HCl and the medication, which may hide the symptoms, is probably making the actual cause worse.
If you have a hiatal hernia, which is much more common than most people think, your best bet is to find a doctor who is certified in applied kinesiology and knows how to treat both the hiatal hernia and balance your HCl. Where do you live?
I did try the acv a few times before but I couldn’t tell the difference probably because I was taking the medication too. I had an endoscopy done on Tuesday and the Dr. said that they found some “red spots” so they decided to do a biopsy, bu I won’t get the results back until Feb. 20.
I live in Las Vegas.
Aloe vera juice will help the esophagus heal. Take 2 tbs after each meal. If taking ACV made no change then your problem is probably not too much HCl.
With the red spots in the esophagus, you definitely need some immediate help. I strongly suggest you find a doctor who can deal with the actual cause of your reflux. . It's possible you may need the drug temporarily to speed up the esophageal healing but you want to get the cause corrected and get off the drug asap. Fortunately, there are a number of good AK doctors in Las Vegas. Go to icakusa.com, click
"find a doctor" and type in Las Vegas on the doctor page. Look for doctors with "PAK" and especially "DIBAK" after their name
Thank you for your help. I will star taking the aloe vera juice.
I take 2 tablets of prilosec 20mg at breakfast & at supper sometimes I still get hart burn sometimes & I'm only 19 & I went to gastrologist & he told me to take it for 2 week & after that to take it one 1 time a day for a week is it safe doc pls help & supposed I have gastritis but feel no pain in my stomach or is it just the gurd??
Prilosec is not safe to take long-term. In addition, it doesn't treat the cause of heartburn, only the symptom. have you tried the suggestions on my video?
Jim Hogg I haven't doc where can I get this stuff??
Jim Hogg I just started taking this for gurd last Thursday & I'm wondering should I finish the treateant & see what happeneds from there or should I just stop taking them???
If finishing the treatment means taking the drugs for a week or two, it's not going to do much harm. There's a slight chance you may clear the symptoms from taking the drugs for a short time so it's worth trying. What you don't want to do is stay on the drugs for months or years.
Jim Hogg okey doc thanks & one more question should I be on a diet BC when I went to that doc he never told me what to eat u think is BC I can still handle Anny food???
I have excess salvation, constipation since childhood even thought I don't have a shit diet. I'm chronically bloated after eating even short meals and sometimes my gas gets stuck so bad I'm bloated 6 inches and I keep burping. I don't get any burning but I have shortness of breath and chest tightness all the time. I also feel like there's a lump in my throat. Can you please guide me doctor? Probiotics constipate me while antacids and acid blocking medicines make no difference.
A common cause of constipation, slow digestion, gas and bloat is low stomach acid production. This can be caused by cranial issues that may be a result of birth trauma which would explain why it has been such a long-term problem for you. The fact that PPI drugs don't help supports this theory. You might want to try taking some Betain hydrochloride pills with each meal. Start with with 1/meal and, if no results, try increasing by 1/meal up to a total of 4. If it helps, then you know what the problem is. The cranial problem can be addressed by a trained applied kinesiology doc that you can find at icakusa.com if you live in the USA or icak.com if you live in another country.
@@jameshogg4760 I live in Pakistan. Can you suggest me a good doctor in the uk or us? Also I've tried betaine hcl. It somehow bloated me even more. What does that mean?
@@hallelujah1236 In the UK, Tracy Gates, D.O. is excellent. In the USA there are lots of great doctors, including me. If you want a doctor on the East or West coast of the USA you can check icakusa.com, see which docs are near where you want to visit and let me know their names. It's strange that Betain HCl would make you *more* bloated. It's possible that there is an ingredient in the supplement or capsule that is causing negative reaction. I commonly see that a patient may need a certain nutrient but one company may cause a reaction and another works just fine.
@@jameshogg4760 I'm sorry I didn't mention earlier but I got an endoscopy and colonoscopy done and I have gastritis. How do I cure it ? My blood test for h pylori is negative and I can't find breath tests for h pylori in pakistan and nothing unusual for found in my stool test. My constipation isn't much of a problem with my diet. I just have shortness of breath and a heavy feeling in my stomach all the time. Do you think aloe Vera can cure this ? What do you suggest ? What diet do you suggest to cure gastritis without a cause ? I'm really confused. Please help me
@@jameshogg4760 the excess saliva has gotten really bad. It happens all the time now.
Subscribed! Thanks for the advice.
You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful.
HI Jose, I tried to reply directly but encountered technical problems. If the Cider vir causes more esophagus
Hi Dr Hogg . My Brother Is Suffering From Lax lower oesophageal Sphincter (Diagnosed in Gastroscopy) He Is Suffering from Intense Heartburn After Meals , Sometime Without Meals . dr Here Put Him On Ome , Oesome n Pentaprazol but No Good Response So Kindly Help Is There Any Cure Medical Or Surgical Thanks.
The typical medical approach to this problem, using drugs to treat the *symptoms* is not particularly effective in the long run because it does nothing to address the actual cause. In your brother's case, it sounds like he's not even getting short term symptom relief. The tone of the lower esophageal sphincter is strongly affected by the level of acidity in the stomach. More acid = tighter valve contraction. To little acid = sphincter laxity. Have your brother try taking 2 TBS apple cider vinegar with each meal in a little water to increase acidity. He might also want to try taking 2 TBS ACV or a little more when he have a heartburn attack. This is not an ultimate solution but gets closer to treating the actual cause than the drugs with no side-effects. It's useful diagnostically too. Let me know whether he feels, better, worse or no change with the ACV.
Dr. Hogg
James Hogg, D.C. Thanks A Lot Dr For Reply ,As It Is Already Diagnosed In gastroscopy That His LES is LAX So Will Apple Vinegar Help? And AVC ,I Cant Get whats It Stands For?
ACV = apple cider vinegar. Give it a try as above and let me know the response. As I said, the LES LAX is often due to *low* stomach acid.
James Hogg, D.C.Thanks A Lot Dr ☺
Doctor please help me. Im miserable and desperate. One night i was having severe heartburn and i drank ACV with water and i got worse. Now everything i ate hurts be and causes heartburn :( im feeling so helpless. I have the signs of low stomach acid but why ACV doesn't work? They say i shouldn't take it when im having a reflux is that true? What should i do? Please help me
If the ACV caused immediate pain, it could be because of esophagus irritation from the heartburn. You might want to try taking Betain hydrochloride capsules with meals instead. These won't dissolve until they get to your stomach and so won't immediately irritate your raw esophagus. Start with one pill/meal. Try for 2-3 meals. If you notice symptoms increase, stop taking them and find an AK doctor in your area.
Is BioSet the same or similar to applied kinesiology?
They are both holistic approaches to health but that is as far as the similarity goes.
Hi could you recommend a chiropractor kinesiologist in ct, ma, or ri?
You can find AK doctors in your area by going to icakusa.com. Click "find a doctor", enter your zip code and the distance you're willing to travel and a list of AK doctors in your area will pop up. Look for doctors with "PAK" and especially "DIBAK" after their name for the best trained AK doctors. Once you find who's nearby, you can send me their names and I'll tell you what I know about them.
Soo I eat lunch and have terrible heart burn 10 mins after the large meal. About 5 minutes after heart burn starts I drink a monster energy drink and it starts to go away. Could this possibly mean I need more stomach acid
It does sound possible that you need more stomach acid.
Hello D. Hogg, how do you heal lpr?
The causes of LPR are the same as for GERD, just a different area affected. Still need attention to keeping the acid in the stomach by making sure stomach acid is high enough to keep the esophageal sphincter tight and address factors that allow a hiatal hernia. The only thing that really changes is that using aloe juice may not be as helpful with LPR. Doctors well schooled in applied kinesiology know thos to treat both GERD and LPR. You can go to my website, drhogg.com, click on "contact" and "applied kinesiology resources" to find a doctor near you.
So what causes that frog in throat sensation... the location varies. Somethings it’s lower on the neck. Sometimes if feels like ifs up in my throat
This can be from reflux but, if that is the only symptom, probably not. Common "frog in the throat" causes include allergy, toxicity (often from digestive issues like ileocecal valve dysfunction), sinus problems, chronic infection and stress.
Jim Hogg yeh it could be stress/ hyper-awareness.. especially as the location changes, but my god it’s before months of the daily annoyance and it’s started to effects my mental state :/
Ant B dont think about your stress focus how to manage your stress keep your self calm down and relax just stroll & walk if you want change your diet from meat to vegan exercise is the best remedy for stress stay healthy as you can hope one day you may overcome for this most important your faith in God almighty🙏☝️ goodluck mate..
I have just bought aloe Vera juice to try and help
Did aloe vera work
Is there any hope with curing this? At 25 I'm ready to give up because the symptoms can be unbearable
Lakoye B Did you find out exactly what it was,? Let me know
@@robie_zoeyes7716 I have GERD and gastritis
Lakoye B Do you have any other way I can contact you and talk to you about the symptoms besides on here and tell you the crap that I’m going through. Like a Instagram DM
@@robie_zoeyes7716 kkbuff@gmail.com
@@livingonpurpose23 hey I have this too. Shortness of breath and excessive salvation too. Have you found a cure yet ?
My upper stomach is painful and intense burning sensation stomach to my chest no ppis or antacids work please help pain is 24/7 don’t get no relief
A lot of functional doctors tell their patients to take Betaine HCL pills to increase stomach acid, because heartburn is actually lack of stomach acid and not an excess. If that is the case, PPIs only make it worse not better because they do the OPPOSITE of what you need. If that doesn't work, you might want to get checked for a Hiatus Hernia. There are some exercises for Hernia which could provide a lot relief and possibly cure the hernia as well. Other reasons could be an Ulcer which gets irritated all the time by the food you eat. In that case you need to find the cause for the Ulcer (eg. H.Pylori infection) and take some DGL Licorice and Slippery Elm to soothe and heal it. DGL Licorice also should suppress the bacterial infection (although you'd better create a more aggressive protocol for such an infection). And finally, if all this does not help you might want to get checked for SIBO/Fungal Overgrowth/Gut Dysbiosis. That's the stuff I've discovered these last 3 years. I hope it can give you a better idea on what to do.
I have anxiety attacks and gerd im always burping alot and throat clearing smhh i think i have hiatial herms
Burping and throat clearing may be related more to low stomach hydrochloric acid production than a hiatal hernia. The low HCl will loosen the sphincter at the top of the stomach and allow leaking of the weaker (but still too acidic for the esophagus) acid into the esophagus. Gas production is usually the result of bacteria digesting the food we don't digest because of low HCl, as well a a few other causes.
@@jimhogg so what would you suggest for this issue?
I have had severe acid reflux attacks for the past 1 year. I also believe this acid reflux has increased my phlegm production as i have cough almost all the time..my throat burns and my salivary glands also pain sometimes.i also have pain in the back of my neck...whag should i do?? Please help
It's not uncommon for people with reflux to inhale some of the fluid, resulting in lung problems, phlegm, coughing etc. The burning throat is probably also from acid reflux. Your neck pain can be a result of coughing. On the other hand, the nerve supply for the diaphragm comes from the area of the 3rd, 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae in the neck. If there is a misalignment in any of those 3 vertebrae, it can cause poor diaphragm tone, a loosening of the esophageal sphincter resulting in reflux.
Your case sounds complex enough that the suggestions in my video, while they may help, may not be enough to resolve your problem. BTW, what have you tried as far as treatment and what were the results. I strongly suggest you get under the care of a good Applied Kinesiology (AK) doctor. The kinds of problems you describe are things that I and my colleagues treat successfully on a regular basis . You can find an AK doctor in your area by going to www,icakusa.com and clicking "find a doctor" up at the top. Anyone on the list in your area should be able to help you, especially if they have "DIBAK" after their name.
I also do phone consultations which you can set up by calling my office at 563.386.9494
Dr. Hogg
Jim Hogg thank you doctor..but i am a 17 year old from india
I was advised by the local doctor for counter antacids and cough syrups. I also have white spots on the back of my mouth palate and my doctor said i had infected nodes as well
OK, probably not any AK docs nearby. Back to my earlier question: what have you tried and what was the result?
Aloe vera juice may be especially helpful. In addition to helping heal your throat and esophagus, it has anti-bacterial properties that may help with the infection. You may also want to go to my website and type "ginger" in the search box to get the formula for "gingeraide" which can help with digestion, inflammation as well as viral infections.
My symptoms are tightness in chest area, shortness of breath, however, what i fin weird is that my symptoms almost go away when I workout. I also feel burning sensation and i have tried anti-acid it did nothing to me my symptoms get worse when i lay down I almost feel like I’m suffocating i have to stand to make it better, I have excessive belching I almost belch all day everyday
Stu 007 thanksss a lot !
Did you find a solution?
I wake up with acidity, until I eat , how to avoid that
Hi sir I am from India I was having acidity problems from chest to throat with acidic burps. But after I am taking ranitidine for past 6 days there is not much problem but can I get permanent solutions without taking this drugs as you have mentioned its various side effects on health. Thanks.
Unfortunately, ranititine doesn't really correct the problem, just minimizes symptoms. The two primary causes I see for acid reflux are both related to esophageal sphincter laxity. This may be caused by diaphragm weakness that allows the stomach to slide up through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm, creating a sliding hiatal hernia. This compromizes the esophageal sphincter, the valve at the top of the stomach, allowing the stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus.
The second common cause I see is ironically, *low* stomach acid. The esophageal sphincter tone is linked to stomach acidity levels. More acid = tighter valve = less reflux. Less acid = looser valve = more reflux. Proton Pump inhibitors lower stomach acid. As a result, there is usually more sphincter leakage but it doesn't burn because it's non-acidic.
Gave some tips on the video about working with the hiatal hernia at home. If you could find an AK doc in your area that would be better. Try going to www.icak.org. You can also try taking 1-2 betain hydrochloride pills with each meal
Well this help stomach ulcer duodenal? I
The aloe juice from Lilly of the Dessert can help. You might also want to try deglycerized licorice. Making sure you're relaxed while eating (not rushing, watching exciting or annoying TV) is important for the mucus production in your stomach that protects the tissue there. There is sometimes a bacterial infection that must be dealt with. Aloe is both healing for the tissues and has mild anti-bacterial effect so may help in a couple of ways.
Thank you would you recommend it over Apple cider vinegar?
For an ulcer, yes. Apple cider vinegar *might* help but it's very likely the right brand of Aloe will. They do very different things. If you find an AK doctor, they can evaluate whether you have low stomach acid. Unless you do have low stomach acid, the ACV will not help and it might irritate the ulcer. BTW, low stomach acid makes you more susceptible to developing the bacterial infection that is one cause of stomach ulcers.
Thank you sir
Doc, food comes up to my throat and then I feel chest pain. Burning sensation at the centre of chest. I wake up in the mid of the night difficult breathing. What might be the cause
This effeminately sounds like a reflux problem. If you go to icakusa.com and click on "find a doctor" at the top of the page, you should be able to find a doctor who can help you.
Cant hear you at all. Need to boost volume on your videos doc.
Hmmm. I can hear fine on my laptop. What are you using to watch/listen to the video?
I watched on my macbook pro 2015 at full volume and full volume on youtube. Great advice! Just get a microphone with better pic up. Dont use your laptop microphone for this sort of videos. Again great thing your doing. Just volume of recording. Check your microphone volume as well. Cheers and Happy holidays! Oh p.s. I suffer with an interesting new issue with stomach. So I am trying all you suggest!
I recorded this on my ipad. Since the first few videos, I've been using my cell phone and I just bought a video camera that should be here this week. Let me know if I can be of any assistance with your stomach problems.
amazon sells ipad microphones fairly cheap. starting $10.00 + and thanks
Thanks
Hello I am a 17 year old girl and I have gerd /: recently I've been having throat problems, it's as if someone is pressuring their thumb on my throat is there any way to fix this!? It won't go away!?! Thanks anyways'
The throat pressure may be from GERD or it may be something different. Does it burn in your throat? Is it there all the time or does it come and go? If the latter, when does is happen? have you been able to notice any pattern to when you have the throat pressure?
well it doesn't burn but my throat does feel sore and as if food is stuck inside, recently its there all the time, it happens at random times, and no I have not :/ I hope you can help me somehow but thank you once again!
The feeling of food sticking is a frequent GERD symptom. Try taking 2 TBS of Lilly of the Dessert aloe vera juice after each meal and before bed. This will help the throat and esophagus heal. Give it at least 2 weeks to work.
Sorry to keep bothering you! Is there anything I can take to relieve myself from heartburn?
Many people find the aloe juice helps. Are you taking any medication for the heartburn? Hopefully not because there are all kinds of nasty side effects of long term use. Since the ACV didn't make symptoms worse, try taking 1 tbs with each meal with just enough water to make it palatable (no more than 1/2 C water). Often heartburn is caused by stomach acid that is too low, causing the valve at the top of the stomach to be too lax and leaky.
I tried the hcl and it seemed to have made me worse. I thought I was having a heart attack and my throat burned for 10 hrs until i used zantac. I tried acv and it made me nauseous. I tried baking soda and it helped for about 20 mins. I have pain in my neck, back, hands and legs feel like jelly sometimes, cold sweaty feet now my throat feels like it wants to close after drinking about 5 ounces of smoothie and taking my vitamin. I need help, going insane. I have been fighting the ppi but gave in a few days ago.
Hi Rosette. Your case sounds too complex for me to work with with youtube comments. I strongly suggest that you get checked out by a doctor certified in Applied Kinesiology. You can find the one nearest you by going to www.icakusa.com and clicking "find a doctor" at the top of the page. Obviously taking HCl is not working for you so the problem may not relate to low stomach acid . A hiatal hernia is another likely possibility but doesn't explain all of your symptoms which is why I think you need a full physical exam by an Applied Kinesiology doctor.
Also go for Manuka honey over aloe Vera juice! Aloe Vera juice is a pro-estrogen. Not good
I've used aloe vera juice for years with a variety of male and female patients with no observable hormone changes. I recently did a hormone assay on a male patient who happened to be also taking aloe juice and estrogen levels were in the normal range.
Jim Hogg thanks for the reply. They may still be within the accepted ‘normal range’ .. but aloe Vera will increase levels over time. We know estrogen along with omega 6 is the route of most biological problems in the body. So the lower the estrogen levels, the better :-).
14 days had already passed since I have considered this acid reflux disorder procedure “Aυstin Samupko” (do Go ogle to find it) and also the pain that was once annoying so much are disappeared. I`m now returning to my activities. I am back at this moment to my hot and spicy meals that were not allowed before..
ACV burns my stomach even diluted in water
Does is burn your stomach or your esophagus? You might want to try aloe vera juice, filet version from Lily of the Desert for two weeks before you try the AVC again. Take 2 TBS after each meal and 1/4 cup during a GERD attack.
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