Another factor which I NEVER hear highlighted (even by this Dr) is bad sitting posture. While bio chemistry is obviously the major cause of GERD, simple physical pressure on the stomach sac itself forces stomach contents upwards. People who "don't sit up straight" usually with their shoulders slouched forwards often at keyboards physically press down on the rib cage which in turn presses your lungs & diaphragm down onto your stomach sac and into your lower abdomen causing increased pressure within the stomach with the result of forcing acidic stomach contents upwards. Sitting up straight with your shoulders back, together with slow deep breathing (and even holding your arms up straight above your head for a minute or so) lifts and expands your ribcage and relieves the downward pressure on your stomach, increasing its internal volume and reducing the chance of stomach contents being pushed upwards into the oesophagus.

@upmktvideo776

11 ай бұрын

That is true.

@asbeautifulasasunset

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@journalvibes1883

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this information.

@gourav9608

10 ай бұрын

i suffer from lpr and whenever i sit straight i feel better, i breathe better, will fixing my posture will cure my problem or i have to take supplement

@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684

10 ай бұрын

@@gourav9608 I'd never heard of LPR before, but have just had a quick read up on it.... That seems like one stage further than GERD. Not nice.... but yes the principle of good upright seating posture I feel would still give the same benefit as the LPR you suffer from also seems to have GERD as the root cause. I'm not medically trained, so I can't offer personal advice on your condition, I only use my own independent thought and then try to put it into practice, and in my case it paid off handsomely. Its not always easy to develop good seating posture, as when you're absorbed by your reading/viewing/gaming etc your mind loses focus on your posture and you will tend to slouch again, but if you feel even the first burning sensation of GERD then it should be uppermost in your mind to immediately assume an upright sitting position with your shoulders back... not uncomfortably so, but not slouched. I find for me that when I do that, more often than not I can get away without medication (my antacid "glug" as I call it). I've never taken omeprazole long term... only after any particular foods have triggered an acute attack of GERD (remember those foods and avoid them in future), and I've not taken any Omeprazole for over a year or more now. I've advised one or two work colleagues with reflux, and they seem to agree it has improved their condtion, so if correct posture helps ease your discomfort, then if it was me and after a while I felt able to lower my medication, I would personally go for it.... but please think carefully, and only do what YOU feel is best for YOU. As an aside, I also have my own regime and practice for easy "bowel movements", which when I related it to a friend who confided in me that he has suffered for years from diverticulitis, told me weeks later it had made a considerable difference to his life. The unfortunate side effect of me giving him that advice though is that he now calls me his "Poo Guru". Best of luck for the future.

I had acid for over 30 years, sometimes incredibly painful. Was diagnosed with prediabetes. Went Keto for 3 months. On day one, my acid disappeared. Now I'm low carb with the occasional carb blow out (Pizza, typically). I haven't had acid since I started my new diet. Reversed my prediabetes.

@mariamarino138

19 күн бұрын

Doesn’t the grease from meat bother you?

@studiophantomanimation

19 күн бұрын

@@mariamarino138 That's an odd question. What grease?

@imandan1966

6 күн бұрын

@@studiophantomanimation that's an odd answer. Meat has tons of grease

@studiophantomanimation

6 күн бұрын

Depends on the meat, mate. I just thought it was a loaded question, like someone virtue signalling.

@PawanBhajanMala

3 күн бұрын

But changing meal isn't a solution. What ifyou crave about those things .

Antibiotics did it to my wife. They wrecked her gut, and she started getting reflux.

Dr . Hyman is such a great doctor, and so spot on! I had pretty bad acid reflux, and had been taking Lansoprazole WAY too long, and wanted to stop. I did research and realized that the fresh tomatoes I was eating every day, along with eggplant (night shades), and occasional mild spicy food were probably the culprit to my problems. I stopped eating tomatoes and anything with tomatoes, like spaghetti sauce and all the others I mentioned, and very rarely any sugar and NO processed foods, this stopped the acid reflux! At 78, I take no meds and try to treat everything holistically with good nutrition like eating an organic plant based diet, with a small portion of meat at dinner, and supplements like magnesium (which stopped my leg cramps!), I take Zinc, Amla (the best vitamin C available), and D3 to boost my immune system, and I haven't had the flu or a cold in over 20 years! If you listen to the TV commercials regarding the dangerous side effects of most medicines, like they may cause liver damage, cancer, etc., etc., or even death, then you think WHY would I even consider taking the med??? Follow Dr. Hymans advice and treat things with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle and see how much better you feel! In 400 BC Hippocrates, the Father of medicine said, "Let food by the Medicine and Medicine by they food." He had it right over 2,000 years ago and then man messed things up with all of the junk food we now eat and toxic meds!!! A healthy lifestyle produces a healthy body! 😊💞

@resourcegyrl

Жыл бұрын

That was way too long

@user-nz8fh2gs7e

Жыл бұрын

So true

@22TreyzAngel

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very informative message @ SuzyQ. I have been researching and I’m so glad I found this video and I also took notes from your post. As someone who has been suffering a long time I appreciate you taking the time. Thank you

@kittychi999

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, so helpful! I eat so many tomatoes because I love them, but will try going without to see if that helps me too.

@SuzyQ2022

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Cheers for good health!@@22TreyzAngel 😊💞

I went very low carb, improved my blood sugar. Started weaning off the prevacid, reduced by skipping every other day for 2 weeks. Avoided caffiene, upped magnesium, then after 2 weeks skipped 2 days between pills for several weeks. Slept with hob elevated too. Had some gallbladder waking up pains, had to go to 3 smaller meals alternated with protein shakes, eventually got to 2 pills a week. Did that for a couple of months until the gallbladder pain dissipated then quit the pills. Still have and tenderness and gallstones but the severe chest pain/heartburn is gone. Eating mostly meat and fermented veg now and no longer diabetic.

@tutsecret499

8 ай бұрын

Speaking of gallbladder, be careful. You might check thoroughly your gallbladder if does not stone and remove. In some cases, needs to remove the gallbladder. If the stone gets stuck, the gallbladder will inflamate, or burst and/or die necrose, and that's when the urgent surgery comes in place to save your life.

@xBuffaloBillx

8 ай бұрын

I suggest looking up carnivor diet. There is few videos on KZread.

@xBuffaloBillx

5 ай бұрын

The Carnivore code book by Paul Saladino.

@6odmode

5 ай бұрын

GOD BLESS

@bigrockmedia1

5 ай бұрын

Short term keto diet made my GERD go away completely. I'm convinced now the sugars and flours that turn to sugars are the culpret. No more refined carbs for me unless I want my attacks to come back. It's my choice.

I've suffered for 3 years but it was my diet, overeating, not chewing my food completely, and eating dinner an hour before bed.

Our ancestors use to put out a relish tray at meals. Pickled foods. Now we know why. I have been eating more pickled foods like pickles before a meal and my heart burn has stopped. You can also drink a splash of ACV mixed with a little water just before a meal.

@mrmaschinaadventures

5 ай бұрын

Yes me too, An miracle for me STOPPED my acid gastritis troubled Tablespoon apple cider vinegar and juice of 1/4 1/3 fresh lemon in 8 -10 Oz water, Emory stomach, half hour to one hour before meals, morning and afternoon. Huge immediate improvement so worth trying. I also add 1/2 tspn turmeric, pinch if black pepper,1/4 tspn ginger powder. I also added sauerkraut and fresh salds with a little olive oil / balsamic vinegar to our meals. Big improvement ,,, good luck

I’ve had IBS w/constipation since childhood and Crohn’s of the small ileum. My gallbladder went at age 28 I’m now 69. Only in the last 8 years have the symptoms become awful, 2 hospital episodes in 6 years. . Decided to use the Mediterranean way of eating and what a great way to ease all the symptoms!

@dostkhair

4 ай бұрын

How do u feel now?

@bobbyadkins6983

3 ай бұрын

​@@dostkhairApparently better.

Thanks so much Mark. You have given me so much information. Great video and excellent presentation.

Awesome stuff as always, Mark

Glad to find doctors who are looking at diet as a way to heal some health dis-eases

@babyLedWeaning_and_nutrition

4 ай бұрын

True…very few come out in open to emphasise the importance

@lynby6231

3 ай бұрын

I have a hiatus hernia which causes the oesophagus to pass through the diaphragm, I was on Omeprazole for years and weened myself off it as I thought it was causing me to be anaemic and high blood pressure. It turned out that I had internal bleeding caused by ulcers in my stomach and oesophagus, and that rather than come off Omeprazole I needed to increase the dosage. It turned out I had early stage Barrett’s oesophagus and the condition needed monitoring by having 3yearly endoscopies, so basically I’m in limbo, I worry that if the Barretts oesophagus isn’t managed then I could end up oesophageal cancer, so I’m reluctant to stop taking Omeprazole as you can imagine (even though I’d like to)

@rubiashaikh4263

Ай бұрын

@@babyLedWeaning_and_nutrition It is difficult to find doctors who use common sense. Most of the doctors are programmed and follow the American Medical Association Guide Line and FDA directives. They don't think out of the box.

I didn’t cut anything I enjoyed, just stopped over eating, managed my stress, stopped eating before bed, drank water with baking soda because dehydration is the enemy here, sleep at an angle with my head very elevated and it cured me. Symptoms disappeared entirely. I’m completely cured. I also stopped taking the drugs when I found out what they were actually doing. Three small meals before 8 o clock. Sometimes Diet change isn’t the answer. Root cause for everyone is different, not every single person but there can be so many things wrong. Diet is just recommended because it seems to heal you to be healthier. Obviously healthy food helps with most issues

@cherylanne4390

Жыл бұрын

I find this advice helpful. So many recommendations for a carnivore diet which I know I just couldn't stomach (no pun intended). Smaller meals is a much better solution and I stop eating after 4pm every day anyway. Going to try the water with baking soda trick. thanks again. 👍

@cissem4025

10 ай бұрын

do you still have to sleep at an angle?

@carolmaz8675

10 ай бұрын

Can you explain the baking soda ? What does it do please

@Mindyoownbusinesshoe

10 ай бұрын

@@carolmaz8675 sure, it neutralizes stomach acid

@Natesha07

10 ай бұрын

@@Mindyoownbusinesshoeplease tell me how much baking soda you use..also do you take the baking soda in water everyday or occasionally? I am currently getting heartburn and stomach issues and shortness of breath. My doctor has me on famotodine 40 mgs twice a day along with Reflux Gourmet at night before bed. Nothing is working …

Thank you so much Doc for making us understand Amen

Awesome advice, my problem was biliary reflux caused by motility issues like Dr mentioned. Taking medicine is all good and well but effective supplementation and elimination diets worked best for me. A little tip if (like me) you find quitting coffee hard, oat milk (for beta-glucan) and a bit of ginger if you're going to have it works great and you will quickly get used to the flavors.

So grateful Mark, thank You for your Wilson, I’m suffering from Silent reflux, going to make some serious changes thank you for the sensible helpful content!!

I actually hear a lot of interesting critical discussion about fighting GERD. The problem is, the moment I go to a physician, all they know is prescribing PPIs

Exactly ! Well said ! 👏👏👏 Finally somebody explained in a short & simple way. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 👍

Something you said about "Not wanting to digest your food while being chased by a sabortooth tiger" made me think. I've always tried to make a calm environment while I'm eating but it should go beyond the time it takes to sit down and eat. Going right back to stressful job or situation after eating keeps you from digesting your food properly. ((((light-bulb-moment))))) Thanks for the sound advice.

@kabsatdajaj

Жыл бұрын

I try to take ten or so min after the meal to lie down or just recline in a chair and look up at nothing or close my eyes and breath deep.

@JamesBrown-wy7xs

Жыл бұрын

Very valuable insight. I'd add that "using the body to calm the mind" (as opposed to trying to use the mind to calm itself) is generally more effective for humans; thus, doing activities like controlled breathing for five to ten minutes is likely to help us sufficiently relax for healthy digestion. Better yet, for the added benefit of burning off excess glucose in our blood (which contributes to all kind of short-term issues and long-term disorders like insulin resistance, diabetes, irritability, brain fog, and much more), we can do a light physical activity like walking "mindfully" (to get the added relaxation benefit) for 10 to 15 minutes directly after finishing any meal (something that I particularly aim for whenever I eat a meal that includes carbs).

@aprilmartian5837

Жыл бұрын

​@@kabsatdajaj Lying down after a meal is the worst thing you can do. After eating you need to sit up for at least 3 hours so your food doesn't reflux back up.

@elayadathganeshan9089

4 ай бұрын

Hai

The information you have on here is really helpful thank you

Thank you Dr Hyman for all the great videos you share .my lifestyle and diet affected my throat . I am now on to repair thanks to your great lifestyle advice. I recently bought your 10-day detox diet and use and enjoy the recipes and refer to it often. You are a blessing to our health and longevity!!

Thank you for delving deeper into the root cause of heartburn and GERD. I’m almost 100% sure I have gerds I just had a son and it’s getting to the point where I’m experiencing a awful burning sensation in my stomach and throat all the time i find it happens when I get stressed out or physically stressed, pretty much every you’ve said makes a lot of sense because I live spicy food, coffee is a big one for me I love coffee but honestly if it means I won’t feel like crap anymore I can do away with it sugar I eat a lot of sugar again coffee and sugar go hand in hand, 2 or 3 cups off coffee a day can really compound over a short period of time and I also eat a lot of red meat particularly steak which I usually season the crap out of, it tastes like meaty heaven by the time I’m done. I’ve been getting more books on foraging a lot of common plants previously considered to be just weeds have been used for food and medicine. Unfortunately I live in Canada in the middle of a city so I don’t get to go out and out what I’ve learned into practice too often I’m obviously taking a safer approach in identification. I’m hoping I can make a major change in my life style but I think I need to try and get my girlfriend on board too if I’m going to fix the root cause of the problem.

@joyshuman2727

4 ай бұрын

I am 78 and now suffering. I was drinking black coffee first thing in the morning plus love spicey food. Drink water and stop the sugar too. Cancer of the eosophagus is something that you do not want to develop.

I will try some of these. I have been trying to get off omeprazole for years. I hope this helps.

This is great video. Helped me a lot. I used to take tricyclic antidepressants. May be that also one of the reasons. But this video helped me a lot. Thanks.

Very good because Deeply concerned about it

Great video , thanks

Honestly ruining my esophagus scares me more than those drugs

@lajeit

Ай бұрын

@@LC50455 exactly I already have Barretts at age 38. so.... i cant take youtube as a reseource if they dont address people who are at risk. wish they had info on it.

Thanks for information

Thank you Very informative.

Long term PPI user here. No mainstream doctor ever helped me get off them. My eventual IBS has led me to functional medicine and root cause healing. 3mths into a change in diet and I am rarely having symptoms anymore!

@SciSciToys

2 ай бұрын

Me too, how long were you on them for? How are you feeling now?

@mevoice3275

24 күн бұрын

They say new evidence PPI cause dimentia

Mine was a combination of being overweight and eating late in the evening. I stopped eating sugar and refined carbs in May. Lost 2 stone but never eat after 9pm. Never had reflux since.

@TineSkrede

5 ай бұрын

How much you eat, I need enough food so not wake up hungry

@annelewis7435

3 ай бұрын

What did you eat instead? I eat cereal at night and need a replacement

Thanks Doc!

Thx … the supplements recommended in the video have really helped me

Thank you Dr Hyman. You confirmed my understanding and decision not to go with any medication , I am so scared to take anything because I get side effects easily. I stopped all the food that triggers the reflux and I feel much better. Physicians are taught to jump straight to prescriptions.

I hope and pray you are doing better 🙏 I am too going thru this problem and I immediately made changes in my diet. I cut everything I mean EVERYTHING. Caffeine, gluten, dairy and sugar. I only eat steam fish or baked fish with extra steamed vegetables. Still no improvement. I am on Omeprazole 40mg today is day 5 and the pharmacist said it takes 2 weeks to see the effect. Anyhow I have several friends who never saw any improvement with Omeprazole but they did however saw immediate improvement with Pantoprazole which I may switch if no improvement in two weeks. I really don't want to be on any these meds so I am praying it is a temporary event. One thing I am doing is making a Papaya and aloe vera smoothie and I sprinkle 3 capsules of Slippery Elm to help me coat the stomach lining. But one thing that truly helped me and it was immediate improvement was drinking Alkaline water from Costco the Iodine Alkaline Water PH 9.5 + 😊 omg it soothe immediately to the extend that I didn't have to take my additional Tums pill so I am going to continue to drink it and see if it continues to help. 🙏 this is so hard and I pray everyone feels better by the grace of God 🙏♥️

@aprilmartian5837

Жыл бұрын

Acid reflux is caused by low stomach acid. Watch Dr Berg videos about acid reflux and GERD!

@stevehughes240

Жыл бұрын

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, which is what the doctor said you should NOT take.

@HauHuynh

9 ай бұрын

How are you today?

@rodrigobalibalita12

9 ай бұрын

For acid reflux try eating red or Fuji apples. It worked for me and my wife. They are natural remedies and should work for you also.

@stargazer4800

7 ай бұрын

My pharmacist also suggested Omperazole I’m reluctant taking it cz it decreases stomach acid which is already low on it so now I’m so confused I have no heartburn just feeling of food stuck in oesphagus

Thank you for this video!

Great Video Dr. Hyman.

@AderibigbeOladayo

19 күн бұрын

*MR OBALAR* ON KZread CURED ME TOTALLY ❤..

Wow am so happy for you❤❤❤❤❤ Please can you tell me or list the type of food you were eating that improved your acid reflux condition????🙏🙏🙏🤝🙏🙏🙏

@Susie462

2 ай бұрын

Everybody has different trigger foods. You’ll have to tailor your diet to suit yourself. For me, though, I cut out pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, I don’t eat many vegetables at all, in fact, going carnivore did it for me, but I like the idea of a more keto diet going forward.

I’ve had Reflux for years and take Nexium. I did an Atkinson like die at for a short period and noticed my reflux was better. I have changed my diet to a low carb diet and my reflux disappeared. The only time I have it is when I do eat too many carb or drink alcohol.

Brilliant information 👍

@AderibigbeOladayo

19 күн бұрын

*MR OBALAR* ON KZread CURED ME TOTALLY ❤..

Thanks Doc you’re the best 💪

Everything he says, I was recently told by Nutrician, I’ve been suffering with this for a few years, on pantoprazole prescribed after scope by Gastroenterologist. Everything this Dr says in video is spot on!

@AnnTsungMD

Жыл бұрын

Dr. Hyman is really amazing. His passion and dedication is inspiring.

@syedumair6040

6 ай бұрын

Just change ur diet.... U dont need anti acids medicines

After being prescribed Omeprazole over 10 years ago and basically being left to carry on taking them with no intervention from a GP I fully agree with the flaw in the medical care system, we have to realise that it is both cheaper and easier for a GP to simply prescribe a medication to supress a symptom rather than invest the time with a patient to find the route cause of a problem and solve it that way. Over the years I have tried many things to solve my issues with GERD including some lifestyle and diet changes but still have not managed to really solve it without the dependency I have on medication, recently I have found evidence linking stress and general wellbeing to acid balance problems and I am hoping that easing this along with further lifestyle and diet changes can help me find a resolution to the condition that has severely impacted my life for the last decade. Thank you for this video and some further insight into acid reflux.

@syedumair6040

6 ай бұрын

I can help u out... Tell me what ur diet routine and ingredients. Hopefully u will never need antiacid medicine again

@Person-mh6xq

4 ай бұрын

THE ANSWER: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. This will eliminate acid reflux 95%+. One full tablespoon with water (4-8oz.) and again in the evening. (Add lemon juice to cut down the vinegar flavor if desired). All it takes is literally 1-2 days to work!

Wow this guy knoes his stuff thank you

I love your cookbook!!

@AderibigbeOladayo

19 күн бұрын

*MR OBALAR* ON KZread CURED ME TOTALLY ❤..

Love your videos, I'm happy to subscribe! Recently, after a full cardiac workup in an ER, I was told that my radiating chest pain and nausea (and headaches too!) are due to acid reflux. A new drug was added to my already 6-drugs-per-day regimen. I wondered why I should take another drug every day for a condition that only affects me (badly enough to worry about) maybe once a month? So I started with Dr. Google (where else?) and looked up the side effects of my beta blocker, ARB, calcium channel blocker, Metformin, anti-spasmodic for my bladder and an anti-diarrheal, and guess what? ALL OF THEM CAN CAUSE NAUSEA AND HEADACHES. So I was already caffeine-free; I haven't smoked cigarettes in 30 years, and I don't drink alcohol EVER. And I've been on a low acid diet for my bladder for the past three years: nothing spicy, no tomatoes, citrus or artificial sweeteners. So it must be the drugs! Most of you damned doctors are all quickdraw artists with the prescription pads, yet NOT ONE OF MY 5 DOCTORS HAS EVER GRANTED A REFERRAL TO A NUTRITIONIST OR DIETITIAN! EVEN AFTER I ASKED FOR ONE! I've waded through tons of confusing info, only to determine that, for my hypertension, type 2 diabetes, bladder issues, and random bursts of diarrhea caused by frequent antibiotics for UTIs, I should be eating nothing but tree bark and sand. But not too much tree bark, it's all fiber, which is carbs...! So I've switched to lactose-free, lowfat milk and reduced the amount down to one pint (yes, I measure 16 ozs.) a day, from 5 gallons a week. No other dairy except for nonfat, lactose-free and sugar-free yogurt, a 5.3 oz. cup every day. No ice cream, chocolate candy, pasta, crackers, bread, gravy, potatoes, rice, ... can't eat much fruit bc of the sugars. No happy stuff. I have no appetite. I'm taking roadtrips over the major holidays; California is beautiful in the fall and winter, and I don't want to be anywhere near other people who are enjoying real food. So this is now a social issue for me, as well as a physical one! I wonder how well I'll eat on the road...?

@frankiemorgan8056

Жыл бұрын

Fasting has wonderful properties.

@justinbrown2637

Жыл бұрын

Our doctors are ran by big pharma and they want to treat us not cure us

@TraceyMush

Жыл бұрын

To elaborate on Frankie's comment, fasting can put you into a state where your cells start to break down and then rebuild themselves. An extremely healthy process. Check it out, intermittent fasting and perhaps for a few days at a time. Good luck with all of your stuff.

@DL-rl9bd

Жыл бұрын

You were drinking up to 5 gallons of milk per week?! No wonder you had all those issues. That can’t be good for anybody. Holy cow! Pun intended. You are a human not a calf😂🐮

@laraoneal7284

11 ай бұрын

Blueberries are great for the gut. Just found this out yesterday by researching. I’ve started with the blueberries with a tiny bit of coconut sugar and it actually feels soothing to my stomach. I drink lemon water every morning also.

Thank you all for your feedback and advice. I do not suffer from this condition but I'm very interested in finding root causes. One that I did not hear about is a Hiatial Hernia. This can cause as it reflux or GERD and all the symptomalogy discussed. It's asymptomatic and when left untreated can cause these symptoms as well. I have a 73 year old relative who I've monitoring his progression and I feel his condition is a chronic one. He has changed his diet, lifestyle and abstained from triggering foods but his persistent voice changes tells me it could be longstanding. One thing that caught my eye was him recently developing pneumonia. I understand there's a correlation between long-standing GERD and pneumonia in some patients. He's now finished with his antibiotic regimen (Cipro) and is waiting to reassess his progress. The treatment left him weak and in need of recovering and his gut microbiome has suffered. In the near future we plan on assessing his microbiota through Genova Diagnostics to rule out bacterias and check for a Hiatial Hernia.

@user-zs9eg8nr2f

7 ай бұрын

Interesting defo the h hernia good luck

@trudyhattendorf1821

6 ай бұрын

Possibly check for H-plyroria, not sure it's spelled correctly but I believe it's close. Heard it could be a culprit too, causing acid reflux

@lynnmoses3563

4 ай бұрын

Yes, it sure does

@debbiec6216

2 ай бұрын

@@trudyhattendorf1821 h pylori Never take over the counter medicine , even if you got rid of H Pylori , it can come back again . Then you would have to take 3 ( triple ) antibiotics to get rid of it again .......

Thank you very much!

Thanks a mil for this! God bless!

Great stuff Dr. But what about HCL supps and ACV?

@lessons9745

Жыл бұрын

He mentioned digestive enzymes in minute 6

@kimbraanderson7337

Жыл бұрын

HCL with pepsin helps me a lot AVC didn’t work for me

Thanks...

Keep it simple, please.

Combined cilantro and parsley to make tea. On empty stomach

@joyshuman2727

4 ай бұрын

I was eating a lot of these fresh herbs along with strong coffee when I became sick.

PPI's destroyed my digestive system. I wasn't digesting foods (I had the proof, believe me) well at all and my LPR became dependant on it. Not until I got the courage to add HCL along with a digestive multi-enzymes did my LPR start to fade and simply by working on my gut health fixed my problem. I will NEVER take an acid stopper or reducer again.

@marilynwilson618

Ай бұрын

Did you slowly wein off your rx?

@ranalloja

Ай бұрын

@@marilynwilson618 yes, about a week and then a couple days with only gaviscon to give me a little relief before starting the HCL. There may be a few different reasons people get LPR. In my case the HCL helped and I now am feeling good while continuing on a relatively gut-happy diet.

Dr. Hyman - this was eye-opening. I a good-health-enthusiast and was hooked right at the beginning when you talked about citrus foods, tomato-based foods, spicy foods, sometimes even eggs being a culprit for my acid reflux. I will try lessening those foods one at a time and see if it helps. I also take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before each meal (2 times a day). Don't know if that helps or hurts. Many thanks for all of the great health information you provide.

Love the direction of your work but I'm disappointed that you left the truly valuable information out of this video.

Proton pump inhibitors work very well. However, they can cause vulnerability to C. Difficile infection, which leads to many deaths every year. Many doctors now recommend that patients stop taking PPI's at least a full week prior to entering a hospital, to allow the stomach acid time to recover. That stomach acid is an important line of defense, and PPI's impair your body's defences.

@jesusmerchanreina5069

Жыл бұрын

PPIs also delay gastric emptying causing food to rot in your stomach, and eventually leads to SIBO which is what I have now.This has a knock on effect on the colon as well. Doctors are too quick to fire from the hip like Wild West Cowboys without even bothering to figure out the root cause of our acid reflux issues. In my case, I suspect calcium channel blockers (which affect the hiatus sphincter) started my issues off...

@stargazer4800

7 ай бұрын

Are they harmful even temporarily my pharmacist suggested but I’m reluctant

I used to eat way too much processed foods and drink coffee more than I care to admit. Me and my mom have been dealing with acid reflux for YEARSSSSSSSS. Gets to a point where I start getting a hoarse/raspy voice, I get a lumpy feeling in my chest, breathing gets shallow, throat tightens up, anxiety ensues etc. I stopped vaping, reduced caffeine to 1 cup a day, stopped processed foods all together, stopped eating late and started drinking 3L of water a day. When I tell you it helps...it really helps. It's all about changing your diet for a healthier one. ALSO there is a video by Dr. Mark Noar who swears behind his method. Get a spray bottle (similar to a nasal spray)...empty the contents and fill it with purified or alkaline water and baking soda. He says 1L of water and 2 tbsps of baking soda mixed. The ratio I use for my nasal spray is 0.004 tbs of baking soda in a 20ML spray bottle. Once mixed, I just use it all day (once every hour or 2). I do one spray per nostril (while breathing in) and 1-2 sprays in the back of the throat (while breathing in). Really helps.

This is the best video on you tube about salt period

I'm in a similar boat but with an ulcer too. I'm doing most of the things you've suggested but not tried mastic gum. Thank you for sharing

Is L glutamine helpful or not? I’ve heard it helps, but also that it makes acid reflux worst 😞

@debbiec6216

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that question ......I have GERD and I have Glutamine not sure how safe it is to take .

magnesium bisglycinate and omega 3 supplements really helped me with sleep/anxiety/stress which most of the time triggered my reflux. still have to work on my trigger foods especially caffeinated drinks, my kryptonite as they are hard to avoid :) and lose weight! I stayed away from ppi's as they made things worse for me.

Great video

Thank you, Dr. What kind of Magnesium?

To get rid of acid reflux, try eating red or Fuji apples. My wife and I had acid reflux before and we used those apples to treat the problem after a friend recommended them. It worked and the problem never came back,

@GwendolynGraves

8 ай бұрын

Like an apple a day?

@rodrigobalibalita12

7 ай бұрын

@@GwendolynGraves It is a natural food and I don't see any harm in having it as part of diet. An apple a day keeps acid reflux away.

What do you do if you have acid reflux or more like gastritis if you have too little stomach acid? I have often been told that that can give the same symptoms and it is more common to have too little stomach acid when you get older (I am 65).

@paulmaxwell8851

Жыл бұрын

Catharine, a study out of Missouri, ( pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9272898/ ) found that only 11% of older adults actually had too little stomach acid production. That means almost 90% have no issue at all. This is an uncommon problem, despite many doctors' belief that it affects all older adults. My wife was told she needed to take 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 every day, the very day she turned 65. Why? Because "older adults can't absorb B12 properly". I did my research and found that only 6% of older adults actually have a clinical problem with their B12 uptake. We told the doctor she needs to stop trying to treat non-existent conditions in her healthy patients. My wife has no desire to be a guinea pig.

@stevehughes240

Жыл бұрын

I take straight apple cider vinegar (through a straw- protect your teeth), but it's not pleasant. Betaine Hydrochloride tablets are easier.

@jadoy45

10 ай бұрын

Take spoon of apple cider vinegar every day

@rodrigobalibalita12

9 ай бұрын

I say if you are for sure you have little stomach acid, then incorporate in your diet foods which can increase acid. In most case like what me and my wife had experienced is we used to ate too much spicy foods, drank too much coffee and bottled fruit juices such as orange, grapes, etc. Finally we had acid reflux. After we started eating red and Fuji apples the problem gradually gone in a couple of days.Amazing the problem never came back and plus we don't have to worry on what to eat or drink no more. We found the cure.

@Gamvrelis

8 ай бұрын

@@rodrigobalibalita12Do you have an explanation as to why eating apples helped reduce or eliminate your symptoms? I will try this.

Thank you for sharing, I just subscribed

@AderibigbeOladayo

19 күн бұрын

*MR OBALAR* ON KZread CURED ME TOTALLY ❤..

Thanks 🙏🏻

Thanks for letting me know about low magnesium causing the sphincter not to close and low-stomach acid. It's great to understand what happens inside and what I can do naturally. ☺

@anoxer18

Жыл бұрын

How many do you take?

@arlenegojocco7518

Жыл бұрын

@@anoxer18250mg twice a day

@leen1q84

Жыл бұрын

​@@arlenegojocco7518 what type of magnesium do you take?

@sirellyn

Жыл бұрын

@@leen1q84 I just took pill form elemental magnesium and I felt better 500 mg pill I chew half off and save it for later. (Magnesium Oxide)

@cissem4025

10 ай бұрын

did it work

I suffered from GERD for 10 solid days, took Omep for 3 days, and then got bad again. Only to find out that d-limonene, betaine hcl, and bile salts would finally give me relief. Thankfully I was only on the Omep for a few days. Today I took none. But I'll keep doing the DL, betaine, and bile salts, and Beet flow until I can get things back in balance. I don't wish GERD on my worst enemies. Wow it's terrible.

@ZFern9390

6 ай бұрын

I know I need to watch the video again but could you elaborate a bit because I've had GERD for three months and it's crazy horrible with acid flowing up esophagus and now esophagus is all burnt I guess? I'm having coughing fits to where it ends up throwing up acid. I feel like there is a monster living inside of me. I'm barely eating. I can only do yougart, shakes and broths because my esophagus hurts so badly. I never knew GERD is a thing. What does taking these things look like , when and how much?

@CoryHobbs2178

6 ай бұрын

@@ZFern9390 OMG I'm so sorry to hear this. If it need direct simple fixes to get your healing started, I would highly recommend go look at the videos from kick it naturally on KZread. I was able to go from severe GERD to having my reflux gone within a few days. Now two months later I'm dealing with the underlying causes while being and to not have reflux and heal. If you don't have a hiatal hernia or some other musculoskeletal issue. Then you likely have low stomach acid. This low stomach acid isn't giving your LES the signal to close tightly. If you've gone this long, then you very likely have a bacterial or candida overgrowth in your stomach and intestines. You must get your LES to close first. Usually from adding betaine hydrochloride with meals. I had to take 4,000 mg per meal just to get rid of my reflux. Now I'm finally starting to wean off since the antimicrobials (oregano oil capsule I filled myself, Canxida Remove, Canxida restore, completely eliminating sugar from my diet for two weeks) Once you see all kick it naturally videos, then move on over to Canxida channel on KZread to know high how kill the bad microbes. 1. Get stomach properly acidified to get reflux to stop 2. Eliminate all real and fake sugar (small amounts of honey are okay I think) 3. Start an anti bacterial and anti candida regimen (NOT Rx's) natural herbs and extracts. Canxida ingredient list has them all 4. After 1-3 months, you should be able to slowly reduce taking betaine hydrochloride as your stomach acid is now able to keep up without the microbes neutralizing all your acid I hope you can find relief. Please read this comment a few times to make sure you really understand. Other considerations are needed if you have hiatal hernia or have had your gallbladder removed. Kick it naturally has videos on everything.

@devoe4096

5 ай бұрын

@@ZFern9390 Sleeping on an upward slant helps a lot.

@lynnmoses3563

4 ай бұрын

Feel for you..its horrific...

@lynnmoses3563

4 ай бұрын

@@devoe4096 I have real trouble with those as I get headaches...for some reason even with pillow they are too hard for me, and Ive tried 2 different types...Do you use a particular one?

Awesome doc

Thank you Dr., so very very much for this very informative and lightning video originally had it endoscopy negative for all the bacteria and everything else but they may be stress induced so they started me on Protonix. I took it for one day and read the side effects and no thank you therefore I’m gonna take your suggestion in so far as protocol is concerned to see if I can correct it naturally thank you so much and God bless you sir.❤

If it is chronical condition, the chances are that diaphragm has one not working properly side and another one in hypertonus ( working for both sides). This condition creates shifting of all structures are going through the diaphragm. This is the result of hernias ( permanent, sliding) and related to them acid reflux.

@debbiec6216

2 ай бұрын

how to a person heal Hiatal Hernia ????? Thank you

Make more 10 minute videos.

@mojabunni

Жыл бұрын

Agree! Shorter videos are great. But I wish there was a visual aid (slides, whiteboard, etc.) to help me remember the key points.

@davidpaul3821

Жыл бұрын

I prefer the hour long videos.

@ddvantandar-kw7kl

11 ай бұрын

Dr weather to eat or not ?

@mercijoy3006

10 ай бұрын

YES-I can’t watch those 1 hours video of yours

@ddvantandar-kw7kl

10 ай бұрын

Ok

After 10+ years on Omeprozole per my Dr, I have just learned about the long-term effect. This video is very helpful as I make the plunge into using my diet to control my GERD. thank you.

Hiatal Hernias too! Im convinced i have this, also got some real anxiety feelings 8 weeks on famotodine, now the feeling is coming back with pantoprazole

@bellimay1246

Жыл бұрын

There seems to be a very strange relationship between acid-reflux caused by hiatal hernias and anxiety. My reflux is silent, so I thought I was an emotional wreck, turns out it was all due to my stomach issues.

@ReconVette19D

Жыл бұрын

@@bellimay1246 my doctor thinks its intestinal blockage and sent me a huge case of fiber/ lax although she did order an upper gi scope , hiatia measure and acid cathader test. I do drink alot but why would it suddenly cause anxiety all day

@coya4321

11 ай бұрын

@@bellimay1246 could be a vagus nerve issue due to HH--Pam fox on you tube has exercises but you have to be consistent and it takes time.

There are too many varieties of Magnesium. It would be helpful to mention which form would be best to take to help reduce GERD.

@nevijogolja

Жыл бұрын

Bysglicinate

Stopping PPI may be good advise for many. For those with Barrett's Esophagus, a precancerous condition, it may not be best. Sometimes it's a balance between PPI side effects vs cancer. But the dietary changes he discussed are good.

@carolyncumming4277

10 ай бұрын

I have that and do NOT want to take medication. Cancer risk is also minimised by correct diet and I am relying on that.

@pamelabrennan5076

10 ай бұрын

@@carolyncumming4277 I have Barretts too and my dr. wanted me to take a PPI and after researching I said no way. I just do my best with nutrition which is not always easy as we all know.

@pamelabrennan5076

10 ай бұрын

I also drink fresh aloe vera mixed with water and a little fruit in the AM. And an hour later I make a raw spirulina smoothie with protein powder, spinach, flax seeds, mango and banana. You can also cut the acid in coffee by adding either a pinch of baking soda or Javacid.

@theblackadder8104

10 ай бұрын

Does protein powder not increase your GERD?

@Sam9wilson9

8 ай бұрын

@@carolyncumming4277be careful

My mother started getting acid reflux after getting a pacemaker. Now if she eats anything acidic, fatty or spicy she passes out then comes to and vomits. She started getting it yesterday after a tiny piece of fat that was in her meat. I noticed her panting so quickly gave her a double strength Mylanta then it stopped and she was burping and hickuping. Thank God she did not pass out this time. It has been a lot of trial, error and stress. I have psoriasis on my neck & scalp. I used to have debilitating body aches in old injuries until I stopped eating bread. I no longer have the aches as much now. It was getting to the stage I could hardly walk. The difference has been miraculous.

@SceptersAndSwords

4 ай бұрын

Was she diagnosed with Vaso-Vagal or anything?

Absolutely more videos

Hi Dr. Hyman, I have Barrett Esophagus and a small Hitial Hernia and on medication Rabeprazole 20MG and Famotidine 40 MG for 6 months now. What would you recommend?

@JustinBlackfaceTrudeau

2 ай бұрын

I was on Rabeprazole for 7 years due to Barrett’s before I figured out it was causing lots of other problems. I just finished weaning off it and feeling better already.

Great video! I was recently diagnosed with gastritis, and put on Omeprazole. I have read a great deal about the benefits of Glutamine, so I will continue to take that. However, is there a specific type of magnesium that is preferred in this case?

@esbijute7965

Жыл бұрын

magnesium citrate or glycinate, try both see which one works better for you.

@princeharbinger

Жыл бұрын

@@esbijute7965 Malate wouldn't work?

@esbijute7965

Жыл бұрын

@@princeharbinger you can try and see if you feel any different

@kabsatdajaj

Жыл бұрын

I hope you are feeling better now. Igot Covid induced Gastritis. The worst case of anything I ever had. Used acid blockers for a week and made things worse. Coz the acid became so weak, the sphincter would let the vapors up into my eyes lungs, throat. I was crying acid. The pain was unbearable. I stopped them after one week and went on a diet of mashed potato carrot and spinach. With just a small drizzle of olive oil for the fat. All blended. I would make a batch for a week and freeze. Coz the abdominal pain was soo bad. In three weeks things got better and was eating solids.

@josephinebeh8059

Жыл бұрын

China mall

Thanks 😊

Glad I found u

By reading on bloodtype I found out that AB bloodtype is low acid & I’m AB. We need more acid not less. I drink lemon water every morning and don’t eat anything for about 2 hours later. This helps but I also take magnesium citrate every morning. I also take a pre/probiotic supplement every day. I was actually vomiting bile.

Thank you for telling us how to wean off these horrid drugs.

Hi Dr Hyman, can you address the treatment options when Acid reflux turns into Barrets, and how to prevent it from getting worst?

@krick7247

4 ай бұрын

I’m dealing with the same thing. Just diagnosed with BE last October. On a low acid diet, no alcohol, coffee, tea, citrus, tomatoes, spicy foods, onions, garlic, the list goes on. My Dr. told me I will be on a PPI forever. I actually think I made things worse by trying to get off my PPI last summer, which didn’t work anyway, then scoped and diagnosed with Barrett’s. Trying to focus on what I can eat instead of what I can’t because this is no fun 😢

I quit the Prilosec for headaches, and the Dr. Told me to stop the nexium due to it made my tacrolimus that I take fo r my kidney transplant an ace. Me feel o I’ll did stop til so much , and my labs are wonderful. I lost over 10 lbs, my creatinine is .8 , I am eating things at hat more healthy, fruits, vegetables, grains, do e at some candy but not like I did, my appetite is smaller, 😊. Thank you

Not a word about low stomach acid. Negligent.

@norakmarrahman1886

5 күн бұрын

Can HELPME LIST THE SUPPLEMNTS MENTION...Iam from s eastAsia...hard to get em...mg glyc n cuminseed got

What is considered long term for these stomach medications? Can ACV help too?

Did all those tests, fructose intolerance. Diagnosed with Gerd several years ago. Been on meds for reflux for more then 20 years.

@joyshuman2727

4 ай бұрын

Please try to get off of the drugs.

@MikeJBlues

4 ай бұрын

@@joyshuman2727 doubt I can ever do that

I thought you were John Stewart, you resemble him a lot. Thanks for the information.

I have esophageal motility disorder. I started to get hearburn after a sweet potato stuck in my esophagus. It was so painful. It went down but took awhile. that is what caused the motility disorder that comes with heartburn. I tried Gaviscon and that made me sick for 2 days, With famtodine after 5 days it burned my stomach after I drank a lot of water to get something down. Next day I took famtodine again and it shot up my esophagus like a squirt gun. In the past I took prilosec and it made me vomit. So still looking since last year in September for something to try. I don't have a gall bladder so wondering if taking Betaine Hydrochloride would help thinking of trying DGL but I am prehypertensive. I did read that it isn't likely to cause increase in blood pressure because of how it is made

@rodrigobalibalita12

9 ай бұрын

For acid reflux try eating red or Fuji apples. These are natural alkaline in nature remedies which can neutralize too much acid in the stomach and get rid of acid reflux.

I have pain in my chest after I eat or drink certain stuff. Its been a few years now suffering like this, i went to the hospital, all they gave was anti acid. On my own i stopped everything that makes me suffer to an extreme level. I stopped all drink or flavoured water that has bubbles in it. I cant eat cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, wafer biscuits, whipped cream, chops from the barbecue, apricot jam, brown bread, certain beans, tomato sauce, rolls or buns, viennas or hotdogs, I starve myself most of the time because i already know the pain i feel after eating and drinking is so bad, i also burp a lot after eating, i struggle to swallow my spit and i lost my appetite to live, gave up on the doctors in my country, they are quick to take your money and quicker to get you out their doctors room, you go home and you still have the problem years later, the anti acid never ever helped so i stopped taking it. I give up😢

@taylor8170

8 ай бұрын

I pray in the name of Jesus that you get healed of this horrible pain. I also suffer with gerd and this is the worst it’s ever been. It’s very hard to eat most foods without feeling tired and not breathing well. I pray you get a good diet and that God blesses your life with solutions❤️

@VICE-H3RO

6 ай бұрын

Consider looking into videos and researching about Apple cider vinegar

@joyshuman2727

4 ай бұрын

Feel for you. I too have this so trying to drink way more water, sit up straight at the computer, sleep on two pillows, no coffee or tea or wine or spices... very boring. You must be your own doctor. Please check our the gerd doctors on line.

@hoxiefam6731

Ай бұрын

Betaine hcl, look up kick your fat in the nuts, he went through hell before he figured out digestion and now helps many people get their life back.

Huge number of details , doctor. I do not know how to construct a treatment plan based on this. I like the idea of five breaths as a preparation for a calm meal.

Heartburn and reflux are major problems for so many people.

Dr. Hyman. I've been taking Nexium for 15 years and every MD I've seen has told me that its fine. I only just learned last week while reading through some medical journals how bad it is for me. That's how I found this video. I have many health issues including Hashimoto's and I cant help but feel FAILED by the medical system. So i spend a lot of my free time reading anecdotal evidence and medical journals to try to learn more to help myself. In my experience, Dr's are vending machines for the pharmaceutical companies. I wish i could be seen by you

@moo-z137

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, that's how most of the medical system is. You might have a nerve in your back that has too much pressure on it. You could go to a gonstead chiropractor and that should fix the issue. Sounds silly but think about it. If a nerve is being cut off then it won't be able to reach certain areas to do its job.

@underqualified2527

10 ай бұрын

Most MDs don’t go after the problem. They just prescribe you something to deal with the symptoms. That’s why it’s called “medicine” and not “health”

@syedumair6040

6 ай бұрын

Dont use anti acid... Just correct ur diet

@ghostofakina8747

5 ай бұрын

@@syedumair6040 "correc ur diet". What does that mean? lol People find relief from many different diets, keto, low acid. Everyone is different.

I take 1/8 tsp baking soda with half glass water and instantly neutralizes the acid. Take it everyday. I hope that's not bad. Do not take medication for it. Also, butter, bananas, lots of caffein, smoking(do not know how to quit), eggs, (no alcohol), carbonated drinks(can't swallow) a few things that give this.

@rosswalker93

Жыл бұрын

Please stop doing that every day. Baking soda causes high blood pressure

@bellimay1246

Жыл бұрын

Lowering the acid in your stomach can actually have the opposite effect and push it to generate more. If you stop, you might end up with more reflux than ever before, which is what happens to people who take anti-acids. It's best to know the cause and address it.

@paulinechapman5669

9 ай бұрын

Baking soda destroys vitamin B..look it up..🇨🇦

@tonystephen6312

5 ай бұрын

Any proof.. Its not Salt?

Im 58 and have had chronic gastritis since the age of 21( on and off) worse in my 50’s!!

@AderibigbeOladayo

19 күн бұрын

*MR OBALAR* ON KZread CURED ME TOTALLY ❤..

@AderibigbeOladayo

19 күн бұрын

*MR OBALAR* ON KZread CURED ME TOTALLY ❤..

I started drinking apple cider vinegar/water mix and strong lemon juice because I found that my stomach acid was too low and causing the acid reflux and excess gas. It works like a charm. Now I have plenty of acid in my stomach to digest food properly and now I can stand in a crowd, confident I won't clear the crowd.

@janees789

23 күн бұрын

Hi, how long does it take for it to work?

@saxon1177

23 күн бұрын

@@janees789 I saw results almost immediately. The gas, the bloating s and reflux stopped very quickly.

Nothing helps my acid reflux. I have tried absolutely everything 😢diet changed, no gluten, no sugar, no caffeine or alcohol. Only veggies, small amounts of chicken, no spices. Supplements don't help. I am unable to eat without omeprazole. This all started 15 yrs ago after neck surgery.

@debbiestepbens9597

Жыл бұрын

Get a vibrating machine one for under $100 get on it daily eat lettuce with you meals with your eggs in the morning with your lunch and dinner magnesium drink dandelion and ginger tea Bada brand at Walmart spring valley brand of turmeric and ginger pill 500mg take 3 times a with your meals take a B complex and a good multivitamin at dinner i believe you will feel better good luck hope you feel better soon

@tonyaberney156

Жыл бұрын

Purest goat milk and best baby food do that for a bout a month ..that will cure it..