I've been suffering with reflux for a year now. My stories aren't as bad as you guys but I am still suffering. But I realize stress had ALOT to do with mine especially since I'm in college. So if anyone is like me and they have stress or anxiety issues that have not really been diagnosed just take time out for yourself treat yourself good. Take walks in the park if you can, buy candles, drink lots of water, become vegetarian lol I did, and just think happy thoughts even though your body isn't. I'm praying for all you guys and hoping it gets better for each and everyone of you.
My doctor discovered that I have a major inflammation in my esophagus and chronic acid reflux. Luckily, I`d been helped by this heartburn treatment goo.gl/nP9xYQ My heartburn and constant taste of acid in my mouth have all disappeared in less than Two weeks and I lost 13 pounds.
Karin J Yeah! I feel you! Starting my first semester of college in January! On top of acid reflux, full time working at the moment, and battling anxiety/depression, I’m taking antidepressants and anti-acids.😭😭😭
I never felt an upset stomach, I did have burping. I had pain in the chest and constricted esophagus, very painful. I also had terrible muscle ache in the legs and cramps in fingers and toes. I stopped eating sugar first, the cramps stopped, a month later quit gluten, the leg pain stopped. Now if I get heart burn, I take a probiotic, mag. and an enzyme, and I use potassium. I am feeling fantastic. BP has gone down to 107/77, and I am back exercising again. Not bad for 72 and no meds.
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Try eating red apples for your acid reflux. Apples are known to have alkaline effects which neutralizes acid in your stomach and esophagus. Use a fully ripe apple and make sure you remove the skin before eating it. 10 years ago I used to suffer from severe acid reflux and I don't suffer no more since I started eating red apples. It worked for me, my family, friends and co-workers.
My stomach acid is a bit better. Now I can eat what I use to eat following your video talk feeling being educated from listening and doing fasting. I love bone broth, saurkraute butter in my cuppa in the morning. Keep away from milk, salad oil and too much sugar food. Thank you 😊 Dr. Hyman
My gastric problems have greatly improved since keeping carbs at about 20g/day. I still get acid reflex. Water with vinegar helps some, but not always I am talking digestive enzymes, probiotics. Magnesium glycinate. I am over weight. I am sensitive to gluten and many preservatives.
Excellent advice! True “Healthcare” needs “Functional Medicine” physicians (Cause finders) … versus what we have today which is “Sick-care” with “Average physicians (Symptom fixers) … So, people are Sicker now than ever before! The Average physician helps make more “Customers” (stop calling them “patients”, do Plumbers have “patients”!) This ensures more profits for the sick-care Industry. Learn to heal yourself!
My doc put me on Prilosec when I was 20, then Nexium at 30 (when the Prilosec seemed to not work anymore). At 42, I discovered that I wasn't supposed to be on these type of meds for this long of a time...those are 6-week medications to help you ease some heartburn and get started on a healthier lifestyle, but sadly, most people I know, (like myself bk then) take them daily for years! I have never been so sick as when I got off of them, but I'm so glad I changed my lifestyle and my eating habits. I now take licorice tablets and they work wonders!! So do yourself a favor & get off the prescriptions, I promise it's worth it!
I did all that you said, everything I put in my mouth in the morning causes a funny feel in my thought. Can you help? I have a mild IPF, please recommend a doctor or a place I can take care of my problem asap, To help my IPF. Thank you for all your amazing videos, and contributions.
1) Don't overeat. 2) Don't drink water during reflux. Remember in high school chemistry what happened when you added water to acid? 3) I take a cup of 2% milk to bed with me every night. If reflux strikes, a few sips will put it out. Dunno if it's the calcium in the milk or the 2% fat acting as a stomach-coating buffer - maybe both. Note: I've tried soy or almond milk that is advertised as having more calcium than dairy milk, but they do not work, so I tend to think milkfat helps.
I have been working on getting off the nexium for quite some time. I have tried apple cider vinegar with honey before my meal DGL tablets and digestive enzymes. For years I eat very bland baked or steamed foods fish and lots of veggies; kale, spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower are my daily foods. I drink only water, green tea and 1 small coffee in the morning (my treat). I work out for 30 years and am my ideal weight for my height. I have been meditating since the 70's and am a past life regression therapist, medium and grief educator. I am going to try all the products you suggest and will be sharing healing results. You do not mention elevating one's bed. I stop eating between 6-7 pm and only have some warm almond milk or water after that. I go to bed around 11:30-12 and sleep 8-9 hrs.These elevating products can be expensive but, would try anything to get off these drugs. what is your opinion on these elevating products and when trying all of your recommended products do I cold turkey stop the Nexium or do every other day? please advise Thank you Judy
I am working on that issue now. Wanting to avoid the pills. Just by dropping fizzy soda drinks, specifically colas, has alleviated my excessive coughing. I have a good probiotic and avoid gluten, yeast and dairy.
I have suffered with reflux after having a gastroscopy that damaged my lower oesophagi sphincter. I wish not I had not had it done. It’s caused a sliding hiatus hernia which is very uncomfortable. Not all reflux is caused by food. Great info though, thank you for sharing.
uh..ok , no spicy food , no fried food , no citrus food/fruits , no cheese , no chocolate . Am I supposed to eat anything tasty atall ? :/ This is depressing as hell.
Dear Sravani! I never liked hot spices, I do eat dark choc nearly every day, I eat a loooot of lemons, cheese no problem either. I introduced in the morning organic cider vinegar (1 spoon), 1 lemon juice, 1 spoon of decent honey and you can use water, I use green tea, after half an hour I get my breakfast. It works!
20+ years of using Omeprazole: I'm on day 11 of quitting cold turkey. Last night I tried DGL Licorice for the first time, and had no pain. I couldn't believe it. I also began taking digestive enzymes and HCL before each meal, I'm on a low-carb diet, and I stopped drinking beer which is my biggest trigger. I am extremely optimistic that I can finally beat this. I have dealt with it since I was a child.
Scares the shit out of me been taking Pantoprazole for 12 years have chronic pain in my lower back, and always cough up phlegm being in a moisture rich environment, on Vancouver island
I have been trying for the past couple of weeks to stop the omeprazole. I have taken this all of my adult life, I had my doctor to switch my 40mg. a day to 20mg. So far i'm gettin by on the 20mg. hoping to get off completely. doing the apple cider vinegar and little licorice powder.I think you have to be careful with the licorice it can raise your blood pressure. I am 76 never too late to get off this medication.
Dr Hyman ..I just love listening to you talk..regarding the acid reflux I do not feel any burning or any sensation whatsoever but my doctor diagnosed me with acid reflux...I explained to him that I had no symptoms whatsoever but he advised me that sometimes you don't feel any of the symptoms but can still have acid reflux? The reason I went to see him was because I had a dry cough and a wheezing sound which seemed to be coming from my throat or around my bronchial area. It always woke me up and then I couldn't get to sleep so of course I would have to stay for up for hours. Can you please tell me how to figure out this problem so I can fix it? Thank you so much!
I have tried using Protonix with Natures Lining (Zinc Carnosine) and it helps a lot. I recently started using DGL tablets and so far it helps with reducing acid reflux. I avoid coffee now (loved it miss it) and chocolate. I avoid any citrus fruits or fruits that are acidic. Raspberries are terrible for me but blueberries are great. I don't eat red tomato sauces but raw tomatoes are fine. Vinegar with salads is fine. Overly salty is a big no no. Spicy foods that are mild don't affect me at all which is weird. Spicy foods kinda help. Oatmeal is really bad for me. Gluten free bread helps but its too crumbly. I HAD A REALLY BAD HABIT OF LYING DOWN AFTER EATING. NOW I WAIT THREE HOURS. I try really hard to not skip meals. In the past I could but I cant do that anymore.
Each time I eat it feels like my Left lung and left side of my neck gets super tight and hard to breath. Change my diet and only eat twice a really small meals. It's been a nightmare and I'm hoping to find some answers soon. Has anyone else had this problem?
I tried almost everything, Only thing that works temporary is grape fruit seed extract plus garlic plus beriberine and probiotics. but comes back and worst with big stomac pain and sweating at night.
what's root cause? fried, spicy, citrus, smoking, alcohol, no eating prior to bed, no obesity. chronic stress ruins digestive nerves and food comes back up. licorce root,
I had an endoscopy last month and it showed hpylori positive . Yesterday had a stool test and it came back negative. Am very confused. I did not do the triple antibiotics, just using mastic gum and manuka honey and other natural remedies.. could the stool test be a false negative, should I retest to reconfirm if I have this aweful bacteria. Thanks
How can i clear my constant clearing of the throat and coughing with mucus on a daily basis? I also have a sliding hernia. Been suffering from this for five years now.
Yep and I’m so desperate that to stop my reflux so all I’ve been eating is bland unseasoned food for the last month but I still reflux so idk if this recommendation is actually a good one tbh. A lot of doctors truly to not understand what a nightmare chronic reflux can be.
@@cautious1343 a lot of fruit is acidic and causes reflux. I’m on the reflux diet now and all of the citrus group is eliminated (which is a lot of the fruits, the best kinds imho). Eating a large quantity of fruit (like a mono meal) can trigger reflux too.
I gave up alcohol, smoking and improved my diet by cutting down on sugar and eating more healthily. However what I find really disappointing is that porridge gives me terrible heartburn?? I love porridge. I've been eating it since I was a child. I put a non dairy milk in it and honey and I add 2 tbs of MCT oil. I get away with it for a day but if I continue I get chronic heartburn. I've given up eating it now..
Thanks for the tips, doctor. I'm going off my omeprazole starting tomorrow. Hopefully some of these homeopathic remedies and a better diet can cure me.
Wow, I've been taking acid pills for a long time. I'm plant based but still getting acid everyday. Looks like I need to cut out coffee. The acid pills are hurting me. Just had blood work done and I'm actually deficient in B12 and zinc. Thank you so much for this wealth of information.
What!? You’re deficient in B12 and zinc because you are plant based... not because of the pills. Vegan/vegetarian diets are notorious for causing B12 and zinc deficiencies. Hence, why so many vegans supplement B12 and zinc.
Ive started protein powder for breakfast and supplements, mostly those mentioned. Papya seeds ground into powder mixed with coconut milk, coconut oil, pumpkin seeds, dessicated coconut, pineapple and 6 cloves alll mixed together is supposed to help gdt rid of h.pylori. its really a change of diet. I also bought a mini trampoline which helps with hietal hernia pulling down the stomach and exercises.
with stomach pain there is a good chance you may have h pylori get tested for it as you may have a ulcer causing the pain .Left to long you can bleed from inside the stomach .
Stomach PH should be between 1 and 3. If not and you have acid reflux- drink a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before meals . This should help till you improve your diet!
I've been having reflux for years my life has been nothing but torture. Food constantly getting stuck in my throat to the point where I don't even want to eat. I've tried changing my diet but eating kale and spinach turns out the same as me eating pizza. I've been overcome by anxiety and depression because of it. IDK what to do.
food getting stuck in your throat is serious. Have you been to the doctor about that. My sister-in law almost choked to death. her problem was related to heart surgery she had as a baby.
I saw a nutritionist and went gluten and dairy free for 2 weeks. It seemed like such a pain at first but.... after 10 days my awful relfux and digestive issues were gone.... seriously stop wasting money on pills and see a dietition or nutritionsit. They'll give you a plan you can follow and stick to.
I had really bad gas pain from the gas building up in my chest.At one point doctors thought the pain might be from a heart attack. I had a nuclear stress test and they found no problems with my heart. (THANK GOD!!!) The diagnosis was acid reflux. On my way home I stopped by my health food store to ask what to do for reflux. They asked about the water I was drinking. All I drank was distilled & purified water. NOT EVEN ONE gas attack after adding minerals to my water or drinking artesian water!
So what can you eat? I don't eat fried food. I only have 1 can of soda a day now. I love tomatoes and tomato based and spicy food. After eliminating food with any taste at all and no coffee, no citrus, what is left? Could you give me some examples? I need help bad. I've had very bad dermatitis on my face arms and legs ever since that I have been taking Prilosec and now Protonix for 2 years. I have to get off this junk! It seems like everything causes me to get bad reflux including water and I have to get it out of my stomach to get relief.
Shift to supplements Probiotics Digestive enzymes Protein Powder Carbs Multi vitamins Fruits and veggies except citrus, tomatoes,onions & garlic No choclates Go for some herbal treatment Last but not the least visit a dr & a dietician
I don’t eat all the food he mentioned… never ate it. Was always health person. Not even alcohol. I have bad acid reflux. Main reason Is NSAIDS. I used to take Advil to calm period cramps.. lot of it. Coz my period was really bad. Got me gastritis and acid reflux
This was very helpful. I have had acid reflux for as long as I could remember. I have tried digestive enzymes and vinegar and they seem to make the situation worst. The only things that worked for me were Prilosac and Nexium. However, I will go on the diet you recommended in the video.
From what I hear digestive enzymes will burn temoarly depending how much damage was cause reflux. Enzymes make your stomach more acidic and help food break down.
I had my first acid reflux problem about 3 mos. ago- had too much saucy spaghetti- have even had some regurgitation at night, since then been very careful with what I eat- very bland food now. But still don’t feel I have my normal appetite...lost 10 lbs. by eating less and no soda or fatty foods like pizza, but why don’t I have my normal appetite?
According to my Dr the LES (Lower Oesophagial Sphincter) can soften too much due to excessive coughing or straining when lifting heavy objects perhaps when younger. seems to effect individuals differently. Sliding Hiatal Hernia's also complicate this condition so it's not strictly diet. PPI's are dangerous and don't necessarily work for everyone but do give relief. Some Drs belief that low stomach acid causes the LES to malfunction too by opening spontaneously and releasing acidity into the Oesophagus which is abnormal and recommend Betaine Hydrochloride Acid tablets for this condition. I wish that there were exact answers on the correct way to resolve this problem once and for all! There probably are but the medical profession are not sharing them 🤷🏻♀
I am vegetarian, eat very clean (no processed or fried food), I don’t eat at least 4 hours before bed, I’m healthy weight, take all of the supplements and probiotics recommended for reflex, I exercise, I’ve been tested for parasites and h-pylori and I’m negative, don’t drink or smoke and I’ve been on a bland diet for over a month. I still suffer from reflux every day. I truly don’t know what else that I can do at this point. I’m sure that there are others like me who do everything humanly possible to prevent reflux but it still happens. Sometimes there are physiological problems that cause it.
I also have Lyme Disease. I tried all the different GERD drugs and they actually made my symptoms worse and had the worst cramping on them than off. I also regurgitated most foods and drinks. I was so bad I ended up having a Fundoplocation surgery. It worked for many many years but has now recently and is even worse. Most times it feels like my stomach is full of acid and is felt right up my throat and alot of time is nausea. Also at times it feels like a fetus is pushing right up high in my chest. The other night the acid feeling felt like it was all in my whole torso, and I felt like I was gonna drown. Weird sensation that was. Pretty much anything triggers it now, even heat rubs and essential oils. I temporarily stopped my Ceylon Tea and just having Rooibos now. Yesterday I started Digestive Enzymes and whether coincidental or not, I am feeling a little better.
I do every thing right with food and life style, But did not realize that I was too much anxious about getting few things done without my knowledge. I just have reflex for the first time in life for three days continuously with hiccups. Little bit of raw sugar helped get rid of Hiccups if they prolonged for more than an hour. Reflux got better slowly after I learnt to deal with anxious taking deep relaxed conscious easy breaths. Also check your mood while eating you should fell like eating food and be there with you mind while eating. Little bit of practice is needed.
just remember acid reflux is triggered by different acidic foods, not all will trigger it, go cold turkey for the first month cutting out all acidic food then add in slowly those you cut out and see what triggers. I have LPR and I did it like this and found that garlic, cold water and caffine were causing flare ups.. but still need to take some antacid as its not fully cured.
thanks for the info ...but most videos on acid reflux forgot the most important step which is: DONT DRINK WATER 30min BEFORE OR DURING OR 30min AFTER A MEAL...cuz water dilutes the acid in the stomach.. this great advice is from Dr.John Bergman ...checkout his videos :)
I use to do this, not drink with meals, on the advise of a NP Doctor. I never had GERD until within this last year, I started to drink before, after and during meals. I forgot or didn't remember why. Now I truly understand why. I was just diagnosed today but refused a prescription that took four weeks to see results, suppressed stomach acids, effects the Kidneys and would have a bad effect if discontinued. There is a lot of good info on RUclips to try before any RX. Thank you for this reminder Firas. Peace
Never heard of this. Seen at least 3 docs for reflux and 2 gave food/drink lists, but did not mention this. But it makes sense, I drink too much water when I eat out.
Apple cider vinegar helps those with too little acid in their stomach but if you find yourself burping after a minute or even less than it might be from having too much acid. I thought it would help me as well so I bought some to try out. Only took one shot glass of it before I felt burning and burping. Needless to say I was very confused but figured out that it might be from abnormal amounts of acid. Best not to try it if you don't know what level you have, unless for a test purpose in which case use VERY small amounts.
I've been suffering with reflux for a year now. My stories aren't as bad as you guys but I am still suffering. But I realize stress had ALOT to do with mine especially since I'm in college. So if anyone is like me and they have stress or anxiety issues that have not really been diagnosed just take time out for yourself treat yourself good. Take walks in the park if you can, buy candles, drink lots of water, become vegetarian lol I did, and just think happy thoughts even though your body isn't. I'm praying for all you guys and hoping it gets better for each and everyone of you.
Karin J
Can we talk about it
Karin J how are things going now for you
My doctor discovered that I have a major inflammation in my esophagus and chronic acid reflux. Luckily, I`d been helped by this heartburn treatment goo.gl/nP9xYQ My heartburn and constant taste of acid in my mouth have all disappeared in less than Two weeks and I lost 13 pounds.
Karin J Yeah! I feel you! Starting my first semester of college in January! On top of acid reflux, full time working at the moment, and battling anxiety/depression, I’m taking antidepressants and anti-acids.😭😭😭
I've been researching treating heartburn naturally and found an awesome resource at Fergs Treatment Crusher (google it if you're interested)
Good video, so many people suffer terribly with heartburn and are not taken seriously!
I never felt an upset stomach, I did have burping. I had pain in the chest and constricted esophagus, very painful. I also had terrible muscle ache in the legs and cramps in fingers and toes. I stopped eating sugar first, the cramps stopped, a month later quit gluten, the leg pain stopped. Now if I get heart burn, I take a probiotic, mag. and an enzyme, and I use potassium. I am feeling fantastic. BP has gone down to 107/77, and I am back exercising again. Not bad for 72 and no meds.
Marjie C good for you!!! How are you feeling now?
Please can you gard me with what you l using now am really suffering please help this is my Whatsup number I want you to seed me all the drugs u l drinking when ever u have the heartburn I mean the carton so l can take it to where l we buy those drugs +393512002906 please as you help God we bless you
Fantastic!
I'm having leg pain also did this feel like pressure in the leg as if gas was in there
i learned more about GERD in this free 7 minute video than I did with my $80 appointment with a GI.
Dr. Hyman, you are the best! You freely share so much information with us, and it is invaluable. Thank you.
Try eating red apples for your acid reflux. Apples are known to have alkaline effects which neutralizes acid in your stomach and esophagus. Use a fully ripe apple and make sure you remove the skin before eating it. 10 years ago I used to suffer from severe acid reflux and I don't suffer no more since I started eating red apples. It worked for me, my family, friends and co-workers.
This is really work mam please reply what symptoms u have
No way red apples work do you leave the skin on the rea apples
Going on a dairy and gluten free diet...I improved 75% ! No more meds.
I cut out all grains and sugar, most dairy and no eating at least 4 hours before bedtime about 6 months ago. Did the trick!
What do u eat then ?
My stomach acid is a bit better. Now I can eat what I use to eat following your video talk feeling being educated from listening and doing fasting. I love bone broth, saurkraute butter in my cuppa in the morning. Keep away from milk, salad oil and too much sugar food. Thank you 😊 Dr. Hyman
My gastric problems have greatly improved since keeping carbs at about 20g/day. I still get acid reflex. Water with vinegar helps some, but not always I am talking digestive enzymes, probiotics. Magnesium glycinate. I am over weight. I am sensitive to gluten and many preservatives.
What about silent reflux?
Excellent advice! True “Healthcare” needs “Functional Medicine” physicians (Cause finders) … versus what we have today which is “Sick-care” with “Average physicians (Symptom fixers) … So, people are Sicker now than ever before! The Average physician helps make more “Customers” (stop calling them “patients”, do Plumbers have “patients”!) This ensures more profits for the sick-care Industry. Learn to heal yourself!
My doc put me on Prilosec when I was 20, then Nexium at 30 (when the Prilosec seemed to not work anymore). At 42, I discovered that I wasn't supposed to be on these type of meds for this long of a time...those are 6-week medications to help you ease some heartburn and get started on a healthier lifestyle, but sadly, most people I know, (like myself bk then) take them daily for years! I have never been so sick as when I got off of them, but I'm so glad I changed my lifestyle and my eating habits. I now take licorice tablets and they work wonders!! So do yourself a favor & get off the prescriptions, I promise it's worth it!
How do you take the licorice tablets? How many milligrams? And about your eating habits?
starts at 4:33 , the steps you can take
True stress is the main cause.i stopped thinking too much. And it has reduced.
I did all that you said, everything I put in my mouth in the morning causes a funny feel in my thought.
Can you help? I have a mild IPF, please recommend a doctor or a place I can take care of my problem asap,
To help my IPF. Thank you for all your amazing videos, and contributions.
1) Don't overeat.
2) Don't drink water during reflux. Remember in high school chemistry what happened when you added water to acid?
3) I take a cup of 2% milk to bed with me every night. If reflux strikes, a few sips will put it out. Dunno if it's the calcium in the milk or the 2% fat acting as a stomach-coating buffer - maybe both. Note: I've tried soy or almond milk that is advertised as having more calcium than dairy milk, but they do not work, so I tend to think milkfat helps.
Don't drink water are you kidding me ughhh
I been dealing with this for 3 months now.. working on changing it asap
me too. im so annoy with my throat.
Yes, about three mos.- me too- never had it before...
@@genesisaaronolaguivel2648 hi how’s everything going any update does your throat burn from the acid
I have been working on getting off the nexium for quite some time. I have tried apple cider vinegar with honey before my meal DGL tablets and digestive enzymes. For years I eat very bland baked or steamed foods fish and lots of veggies; kale, spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower are my daily foods. I drink only water, green tea and 1 small coffee in the morning (my treat). I work out for 30 years and am my ideal weight for my height. I have been meditating since the 70's and am a past life regression therapist, medium and grief educator.
I am going to try all the products you suggest and will be sharing healing results. You do not mention elevating one's bed. I stop eating between 6-7 pm and only have some warm almond milk or water after that. I go to bed around 11:30-12 and sleep 8-9 hrs.These elevating products can be expensive but, would try anything to get off these drugs. what is your opinion on these elevating products and when trying all of your recommended products do I cold turkey stop the Nexium or do every other day? please advise
Thank you
Judy
I am working on that issue now.
Wanting to avoid the pills.
Just by dropping fizzy soda drinks, specifically colas, has alleviated my excessive coughing.
I have a good probiotic and avoid gluten, yeast and dairy.
Over eating before bed is my biggest problem. Caffeine may also be issue.
Definitely...... also stay from anything that has tomato sauce, pizza, spaghetti, etc.
I have suffered with reflux after having a gastroscopy that damaged my lower oesophagi sphincter. I wish not I had not had it done. It’s caused a sliding hiatus hernia which is very uncomfortable. Not all reflux is caused by food. Great info though, thank you for sharing.
Sauerkraut has good probiotics . Make sure the ingredients are only cabbage and salt
*remember to chew your food at least 50 times per bite of food*
thank you very much doctor
uh..ok , no spicy food , no fried food , no citrus food/fruits , no cheese , no chocolate .
Am I supposed to eat anything tasty atall ? :/
This is depressing as hell.
Whats more important, Your health or Shit food? ;)
Brodzzzzz hahah! Health sir , health of course :D
;)
Dear Sravani! I never liked hot spices, I do eat dark choc nearly every day, I eat a loooot of lemons, cheese no problem either. I introduced in the morning organic cider vinegar (1 spoon), 1 lemon juice, 1 spoon of decent honey and you can use water, I use green tea, after half an hour I get my breakfast. It works!
+Old Soul 1 lemon juice means juice from 1 lemon or 1 spoon of lemon juice??
20+ years of using Omeprazole: I'm on day 11 of quitting cold turkey. Last night I tried DGL Licorice for the first time, and had no pain. I couldn't believe it. I also began taking digestive enzymes and HCL before each meal, I'm on a low-carb diet, and I stopped drinking beer which is my biggest trigger. I am extremely optimistic that I can finally beat this. I have dealt with it since I was a child.
Did it work?
Scares the shit out of me been taking Pantoprazole for 12 years have chronic pain in my lower back, and always cough up phlegm being in a moisture rich environment, on Vancouver island
haven't tried anything yet but ordered some supplements do not smoke or drink hope it helps.
yes, but if the acid is coming up to the throat it can cause damage and cancer. How do you stop the burn in the throat without taking tums?
STRESS TRIGGERS IT ALL.
GET RID OF STRESS
I have been trying for the past couple of weeks to stop the omeprazole. I have taken this all of my adult life, I had my doctor to switch my 40mg. a day to 20mg. So far i'm gettin by on the 20mg. hoping to get off completely. doing the apple cider vinegar and little licorice powder.I think you have to be careful with the licorice it can raise your blood pressure. I am 76 never too late to get off this medication.
Is Apple cider vinegar help for acid reflux ?
Dr Hyman ..I just love listening to you talk..regarding the acid reflux I do not feel any burning or any sensation whatsoever but my doctor diagnosed me with acid reflux...I explained to him that I had no symptoms whatsoever but he advised me that sometimes you don't feel any of the symptoms but can still have acid reflux? The reason I went to see him was because I had a dry cough and a wheezing sound which seemed to be coming from my throat or around my bronchial area. It always woke me up and then I couldn't get to sleep so of course I would have to stay for up for hours. Can you please tell me how to figure out this problem so I can fix it? Thank you so much!
It's LPR
Laryngo pharyngeal reflux
Thank you, Doc!!!
Yes I am also hoping to get to the root cause of my acid reflux.
Thank u doc.U are great man.
dgl prior to eat, glutamine. aloe, pro, pre, digestive enzymes, zinc carnosine,
Thankyou for the video classes...appreciated so much.
I have tried using Protonix with Natures Lining (Zinc Carnosine) and it helps a lot. I recently started using DGL tablets and so far it helps with reducing acid reflux. I avoid coffee now (loved it miss it) and chocolate. I avoid any citrus fruits or fruits that are acidic. Raspberries are terrible for me but blueberries are great. I don't eat red tomato sauces but raw tomatoes are fine. Vinegar with salads is fine. Overly salty is a big no no. Spicy foods that are mild don't affect me at all which is weird. Spicy foods kinda help. Oatmeal is really bad for me. Gluten free bread helps but its too crumbly. I HAD A REALLY BAD HABIT OF LYING DOWN AFTER EATING. NOW I WAIT THREE HOURS. I try really hard to not skip meals. In the past I could but I cant do that anymore.
I also tried not to eat greasy stuff before fat takes so long to digest. It just sits in your stomach!!
thank you Mark, great video
Thanks for too much of valuable advices God bless you
Each time I eat it feels like my Left lung and left side of my neck gets super tight and hard to breath. Change my diet and only eat twice a really small meals. It's been a nightmare and I'm hoping to find some answers soon. Has anyone else had this problem?
Thank you
I tried almost everything, Only thing that works temporary is grape fruit seed extract plus garlic plus beriberine and probiotics. but comes back and worst with big stomac pain and sweating at night.
does acid reflux ever stop
Such great info! Thank you
*>>The fact is, having the suitable food is one of the most important key that can help you to cure acid reflux.
what's root cause? fried, spicy, citrus, smoking, alcohol, no eating prior to bed, no obesity. chronic stress ruins digestive nerves and food comes back up. licorce root,
Amen that you said God designed us he certainly did !!
How do you treat h pylori!!!! You identify it as a problem in a lot of videos. But never share how to get rid of it!
I had an endoscopy last month and it showed hpylori positive .
Yesterday had a stool test and it came back negative. Am very confused. I did not do the triple antibiotics, just using mastic gum and manuka honey and other natural remedies.. could the stool test be a false negative, should I retest to reconfirm if I have this aweful bacteria. Thanks
How can i clear my constant clearing of the throat and coughing with mucus on a daily basis? I also have a sliding hernia. Been suffering from this for five years now.
so eliminate t everything that tastes good from your diet.. great!
Victorkapz fresh fruit tastes good.
@@cautious1343 not in use with all the hormones, and chemicals added
Yep and I’m so desperate that to stop my reflux so all I’ve been eating is bland unseasoned food for the last month but I still reflux so idk if this recommendation is actually a good one tbh. A lot of doctors truly to not understand what a nightmare chronic reflux can be.
@@cautious1343 a lot of fruit is acidic and causes reflux. I’m on the reflux diet now and all of the citrus group is eliminated (which is a lot of the fruits, the best kinds imho). Eating a large quantity of fruit (like a mono meal) can trigger reflux too.
@@TheOnlyAnnakins get rid of your stress
Thanks soooo much for this
Eliminating all plant foods helped me very quickly. I do eat some ryebread but those are almost all carbs i get in a day.
I gave up alcohol, smoking and improved my diet by cutting down on sugar and eating more healthily. However what I find really disappointing is that porridge gives me terrible heartburn?? I love porridge. I've been eating it since I was a child. I put a non dairy milk in it and honey and I add 2 tbs of MCT oil. I get away with it for a day but if I continue I get chronic heartburn. I've given up eating it now..
Thanks for the tips, doctor. I'm going off my omeprazole starting tomorrow. Hopefully some of these homeopathic remedies and a better diet can cure me.
How did that go for you?
Wow, I've been taking acid pills for a long time. I'm plant based but still getting acid everyday. Looks like I need to cut out coffee. The acid pills are hurting me. Just had blood work done and I'm actually deficient in B12 and zinc. Thank you so much for this wealth of information.
What!? You’re deficient in B12 and zinc because you are plant based... not because of the pills. Vegan/vegetarian diets are notorious for causing B12 and zinc deficiencies. Hence, why so many vegans supplement B12 and zinc.
Good
Ive started protein powder for breakfast and supplements, mostly those mentioned. Papya seeds ground into powder mixed with coconut milk, coconut oil, pumpkin seeds, dessicated coconut, pineapple and 6 cloves alll mixed together is supposed to help gdt rid of h.pylori. its really a change of diet. I also bought a mini trampoline which helps with hietal hernia pulling down the stomach and exercises.
Great Video !!! Thank you!
Things that cause it for me are high carb and high fat foods, as well as tomatos caffine and alcohol
with stomach pain there is a good chance you may have h pylori get tested for it as you may have a ulcer causing the pain .Left to long you can bleed from inside the stomach .
Stomach PH should be between 1 and 3. If not and you have acid reflux- drink a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before meals . This should help till you improve your diet!
thank you doc, will come back to you with my ans
What happened?
How about hiatal hernia?
+ecpj29rpt I have that. The doc just sent me home.
thank you for information/very helpfull
I thought citrus foods became alkaline once digested?
Only lemon does
They are alkaline AFTER passing through the stomach. In the stomach they’re acidic.
I've been having reflux for years my life has been nothing but torture. Food constantly getting stuck in my throat to the point where I don't even want to eat. I've tried changing my diet but eating kale and spinach turns out the same as me eating pizza. I've been overcome by anxiety and depression because of it. IDK what to do.
have you tried following any regimens like different diets such as low acid diets and supplementing with probiotics etc.?
food getting stuck in your throat is serious. Have you been to the doctor about that. My sister-in law almost choked to death. her problem was related to heart surgery she had as a baby.
I saw a nutritionist and went gluten and dairy free for 2 weeks. It seemed like such a pain at first but.... after 10 days my awful relfux and digestive issues were gone.... seriously stop wasting money on pills and see a dietition or nutritionsit. They'll give you a plan you can follow and stick to.
For heartburn pineapple works great for me. My girlfriend swears by lettuce.
Steve Ramirez please help me too how to get that book please I'm from Philippines and need to be healed for my children. 🙏🙏🙏
I had really bad gas pain from the gas building up in my chest.At one point doctors thought the pain might be from a heart attack. I had a nuclear stress test and they found no problems with my heart. (THANK GOD!!!) The diagnosis was acid reflux. On my way home I stopped by my health food store to ask what to do for reflux. They asked about the water I was drinking. All I drank was distilled & purified water. NOT EVEN ONE gas attack after adding minerals to my water or drinking artesian water!
How to add minerals in water
How to add minerals in water
So what can you eat? I don't eat fried food. I only have 1 can of soda a day now.
I love tomatoes and tomato based and spicy food. After eliminating food with any taste at all and no coffee, no citrus, what is left? Could you give me some examples? I need help bad. I've had very bad dermatitis on my face arms and legs ever since that I have been taking Prilosec and now Protonix for 2 years. I have to get off this junk! It seems like everything causes me to get bad reflux including water and I have to get it out of my stomach to get relief.
Shift to supplements
Probiotics
Digestive enzymes
Protein Powder
Carbs
Multi vitamins
Fruits and veggies except citrus, tomatoes,onions & garlic
No choclates
Go for some herbal treatment
Last but not the least visit a dr & a dietician
Thanks you Dr.
I don’t eat all the food he mentioned… never ate it. Was always health person. Not even alcohol. I have bad acid reflux. Main reason Is NSAIDS. I used to take Advil to calm period cramps.. lot of it. Coz my period was really bad. Got me gastritis and acid reflux
This was very helpful. I have had acid reflux for as long as I could remember. I have tried digestive enzymes and vinegar and they seem to make the situation worst. The only things that worked for me were Prilosac and Nexium. However, I will go on the diet you recommended in the video.
for some reason digestives enzymes make mine ten times worse
From what I hear digestive enzymes will burn temoarly depending how much damage was cause reflux. Enzymes make your stomach more acidic and help food break down.
I had my first acid reflux problem about 3 mos. ago- had too much saucy spaghetti- have even had some regurgitation at night, since then been very careful with what I eat- very bland food now. But still don’t feel I have my normal appetite...lost 10 lbs. by eating less and no soda or fatty foods like pizza, but why don’t I have my normal appetite?
Same to me lost of weight.
According to my Dr the LES (Lower Oesophagial Sphincter) can soften too much due to excessive coughing or straining when lifting heavy objects perhaps when younger. seems to effect individuals differently. Sliding Hiatal Hernia's also complicate this condition so it's not strictly diet. PPI's are dangerous and don't necessarily work for everyone but do give relief. Some Drs belief that low stomach acid causes the LES to malfunction too by opening spontaneously and releasing acidity into the Oesophagus which is abnormal and recommend Betaine Hydrochloride Acid tablets for this condition. I wish that there were exact answers on the correct way to resolve this problem once and for all! There probably are but the medical profession are not sharing them 🤷🏻♀
I am vegetarian, eat very clean (no processed or fried food), I don’t eat at least 4 hours before bed, I’m healthy weight, take all of the supplements and probiotics recommended for reflex, I exercise, I’ve been tested for parasites and h-pylori and I’m negative, don’t drink or smoke and I’ve been on a bland diet for over a month. I still suffer from reflux every day. I truly don’t know what else that I can do at this point. I’m sure that there are others like me who do everything humanly possible to prevent reflux but it still happens. Sometimes there are physiological problems that cause it.
thanks for sharing, I have a similar story, have you made any more progress toward a solution?
Can we get rid of H Polori without anti-biotics ? I know you use not-absorbed anti-biotics... but, still dont like antibiotics anyhow.
Mothers viniger honey an lemmon seem to help dygest an keep acid away havent had trouble
Hi dr , my son age 13 has EoE , I think the real cause is acid reflux, what can I give him at this age
Read what I wrote above.
Try few slices of green apple 🍏 a bit after meal for the acid. & healing I wrote above.
I also have Lyme Disease. I tried all the different GERD drugs and they actually made my symptoms worse and had the worst cramping on them than off. I also regurgitated most foods and drinks. I was so bad I ended up having a Fundoplocation surgery. It worked for many many years but has now recently and is even worse. Most times it feels like my stomach is full of acid and is felt right up my throat and alot of time is nausea. Also at times it feels like a fetus is pushing right up high in my chest. The other night the acid feeling felt like it was all in my whole torso, and I felt like I was gonna drown. Weird sensation that was. Pretty much anything triggers it now, even heat rubs and essential oils. I temporarily stopped my Ceylon Tea and just having Rooibos now. Yesterday I started Digestive Enzymes and whether coincidental or not, I am feeling a little better.
Great helpful video.
The food at the grocery store isn't fit for human consumption. Sad.
Many thanks
Hi Doc
I do every thing right with food and life style, But did not realize that I was too much anxious about getting few things done without my knowledge. I just have reflex for the first time in life for three days continuously with hiccups. Little bit of raw sugar helped get rid of Hiccups if they prolonged for more than an hour. Reflux got better slowly after I learnt to deal with anxious taking deep relaxed conscious easy breaths. Also check your mood while eating you should fell like eating food and be there with you mind while eating. Little bit of practice is needed.
just remember acid reflux is triggered by different acidic foods, not all will trigger it, go cold turkey for the first month cutting out all acidic food then add in slowly those you cut out and see what triggers. I have LPR and I did it like this and found that garlic, cold water and caffine were causing flare ups.. but still need to take some antacid as its not fully cured.
Aren’t digestive enzymes bad for acid? Also i don’t really get it .gastritis is a cause of high acidity or low acidity?
What can I do to heal an ulcer?
Use aloevera
thanks for the info ...but most videos on acid reflux forgot the most important step which is: DONT DRINK WATER 30min BEFORE OR DURING OR 30min AFTER A MEAL...cuz water dilutes the acid in the stomach.. this great advice is from Dr.John Bergman ...checkout his videos :)
+Firas Salih (FirasSylverr) I've never heard this. Sounds plausible. Thanks.
I use to do this, not drink with meals, on the advise of a NP Doctor. I never had GERD until within this last year, I started to drink before, after and during meals. I forgot or didn't remember why. Now I truly understand why. I was just diagnosed today but refused a prescription that took four weeks to see results, suppressed stomach acids, effects the Kidneys and would have a bad effect if discontinued. There is a lot of good info on RUclips to try before any RX. Thank you for this reminder Firas. Peace
Dr Veronica also explains this. She’s freaking amazing
Love Dr. Bergman too
Never heard of this. Seen at least 3 docs for reflux and 2 gave food/drink lists, but did not mention this. But it makes sense, I drink too much water when I eat out.
No mention of Apple Cider Vinegar here. Does that mean its not good to take when you have acid reflux?
Apple cider vinegar helps those with too little acid in their stomach but if you find yourself burping after a minute or even less than it might be from having too much acid. I thought it would help me as well so I bought some to try out. Only took one shot glass of it before I felt burning and burping. Needless to say I was very confused but figured out that it might be from abnormal amounts of acid. Best not to try it if you don't know what level you have, unless for a test purpose in which case use VERY small amounts.
Randhir test your pH balance first then balance
Thanks Doc...what about the connection between acid reflux meds and dementia?
Stomach acid is painful annoying and I carry this for years.
Hi how’s everything going does it make your throat burn
Brilliant. Common sense advise. Thank you.
all those tests you suggest are very expensive.
Can low stomach acid, low pancreatic enzymes, low bile cause a Duodenal Diverticulum? And do you know if we can Reverse this?