If you have acid reflux you're told the cause is too much acid. That's not necessarily true.
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Let's look at the science.
Hiatal hernia and acid reflux have a 70 to 100% correlation. Where you find one you're likely to find the other.
There is a normal pressure gradient that pushes downwards to keep food moving in the right direction. The pressure is from top down throughout your entire digestive tract.
When pressure builds in your belly - where it shouldn't be - pressure is now pushing in the wrong direction. It's pushing up on your stomach and up on the underside of your diaphragm. This pressure creates acid reflux and hiatal hernia.
This pressure from the abdomen also breaches the 3 natural anti-reflux barriers inherent in your digestive tract. They are located in the bottom of your esophagus, the inner circle of your diaphragm (crura) where the esophagus passes through, and on the underside of your diaphragm. The natural barriers that ensure reflux doesn't occur cannot function with increased abdominal pressure.
To fix this you simply have to identify and handle the source(s) of the abdominal pressure.
It can be:
bad bugs in your gut
poor diet causing inflammation
food sensitivities
toxicity
large meals
tight clothes
abdominal fat
It's a matter of getting assistance to assess what's happening for you and addressing it naturally. The natural approach works very well.
I'm not giving you medical advice; the purpose of this video is education.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health, medical condition, or treatment options. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this video.
The views expressed are based on my clinical experience and current scientific understanding as of the date of publication. Individual results may vary.