Silent Reflux
wikipedia.org/wiki GERD - Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a long-term condition where stomach contents come back up into the esophagus resulting in either symptoms or complications.Symptoms include the taste of acid in the back of the mouth, heartburn, bad breath, chest pain, vomiting, breathing problems, and wearing away of the teeth. Complications include esophagitis, esophageal strictures, and Barrett’s esophagus.
Links
wikipedia.org/wiki Anatomy of the human nose
webmd.com/heartburn-gerd Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Silent Reflux)
healthboards.com/boards/ear-nose-throat Constant phlegm/nasopharynx area
heartlifetalk.com/forums - GENERAL HEALTH TOPICS » Optimal Nutrition & Health GERD Treatment: Nutrition vs Drugs
proteinpower.com/drmike GERD: Treat it with a low- or high-carb diet by Michael Eades
proteinpower.com/drmike GERD Treatment: Nutrition vs Drugs by Michael Eades
cureality.com/forum/topics- Heart Health Forum Stomach Problems-GERD
Chris Kresser on GERD
chriskresser.com What Everybody Ought To Know (But Doesn’t) About Heartburn & GERD by Chris Kresser. March 29, 2010
chriskresser.com The hidden causes of heartburn and GERD by Chris Kresser. April 1, 2010
chriskresser.com More evidence to support the theory that GERD is caused by bacterial overgrowth by Chris Kresser. April 2, 2010
chriskresser.com How your antacid drug is making you sick (Part A). by Chris Kresser. April 10, 2010
chriskresser.com How your antacid drug is making you sick (Part B) by Chris Kresser. April 12, 2010
hriskresser.com Get rid of heartburn and GERD forever in three simple steps by Chris Kresser. April 16, 2010
Norm Robillard - Digestive Health Institute
book at Amazon Heartburn Cured: The Low Carb Miracle - August 1, 2005 by Norm Robillard
book at amazon Heartburn - Fast Tract Digestion: LPR, Acid Reflux & GERD Diet Cure Without Drugs - Surprising Truth about the Cause of Acid Reflux Explained October 16, 2012 by Norm Robillard
Dr. Jamie Koufman - The Voice Institute of New York
book at amazon The Chronic Cough Enigma: How to recognize, diagnose and treat neurogenic and reflux related cough by Jamie A. Koufman
bood at amazon
Dr. Koufman's Acid Reflux Diet: With 111 All New Recipes Including Vegan & Gluten-Free: The Never-need-to-diet-again -
by Jamie Koufman, Sonia Huang, Philip Gelb
Dr. Mercola Website
articles.mercola.com
Mercola - Non-Drug Options for GERD - October 12, 2002
articles.mercola.com
How to Treat GERD - April 23, 2003 - By Tom Cowan, MD
articles.mercola.com
Heartburn Can Be Treated Without Hazardous, Habit Forming Drugs - March 02, 2016 - By Dr. Mercola
articles.mercola.com
15 Natural Home Remedies for the Treatment of Heartburn, Acid Reflux and Ulcers - April 28, 2014 - By Dr. Mercola
1. Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
As mentioned earlier, acid reflux typically results from having too
little acid in your stomach.
You can easily improve the acid content of your stomach by taking
one tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a large glass
of water.
2. Betaine
Another option is to take a betaine hydrochloric supplement, which is
available in health food stores without prescription. You'll want to
take as many as you need to get the slightest burning sensation and then
decrease by one capsule. This will help your body to better digest your
food, and will also help kill the H. pylori bacteria.
3. Baking soda
One-half to one full teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in an
eight-ounce glass of water may ease the burn of acid reflux as it helps
neutralize stomach acid. I would not recommend this as a regular solution
but it can sure help in an emergency when you are in excruciating pain.
4. Aloe juice
The juice of the aloe plant naturally helps reduce inflammation, which
may ease symptoms of acid reflux. Drink about 1/2 cup of aloe vera juice
before meals. If you want to avoid its laxative effect, look for a brand
that has removed the laxative component.
5. Ginger root or chamomile tea
Ginger has been found to have a gastroprotective effect by blocking acid
and suppressing helicobacter pylori.9 According to a 2007 study,10 it's
also far superior to lansoprazole for preventing the formation of ulcers,
exhibiting six- to eight-fold greater potency over the drug! This is
perhaps not all that surprising, considering the fact that ginger root has
been traditionally used against gastric disturbances since ancient times.
Add two or three slices of fresh ginger root to two cups of hot
water. Let steep for about half an hour. Drink about 20 minutes or so
before your meal.
Before bed, try a cup of chamomile tea, which can help soothe stomach
inflammation and help you sleep.
6. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is important for addressing any infectious component. Once
your vitamin D levels are optimized, you're also going to optimize your
production of about 200 antimicrobial peptides that will help your body
eradicate any infection that shouldn't be there.
As I've discussed in many previous articles, you can increase your vitamin
D levels through appropriate amounts of sun exposure, or through the
use of a safe tanning bed. If neither of those are available, you can
take an oral vitamin D3 supplement; just remember to also increase your
vitamin K2 intake.
7. Astaxanthin
This exceptionally potent antioxidant was found to reduce symptoms of
acid reflux in patients when compared to a placebo, particularly in
those with pronounced helicobacter pylori infection.11 Best results were
obtained at a daily dose of 40 mg.
8. Slippery elm
Slippery elm coats and soothes the mouth, throat, stomach,
and intestines, and contains antioxidants that can help address
inflammatory bowel conditions. It also stimulates nerve endings in
your gastrointestinal tract. This helps increase mucus secretion,
which protects your gastrointestinal tract against ulcers and excess
acidity. The University of Maryland Medical Center12 makes the following
adult dosing recommendations:
Tea: Pour 2 cups boiling water over 4 g (roughly 2 tablespoons) of powdered bark, then steep for 3 - 5 minutes. Drink 3 times per day.
Tincture: 5 mL 3 times per day.
Capsules: 400 - 500 mg 3 - 4 times daily for 4 - 8 weeks. Take with a full glass of water.
Lozenges: follow dosing instructions on label.
9. Chinese herbs for the treatment of "Gu" symptoms caused by chronic inflammatory diseases
So-called "Gu" symptoms include digestive issues associated with
inflammation and pathogenic infestation. For more information about
classical herbs used in Chinese Medicine for the treatment of such
symptoms, please see the article, "Treating Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
with Chinese Herbs: 'Gu Syndrome' in Modern Clinical Practice," published
by the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
10. Glutamine
Research published in 2009 found that gastrointestinal damage caused by
H. pylori can be addressed with the amino acid glutamine, found in many
foods, including beef, chicken, fish, eggs, dairy products, and some
fruits and vegetables. L-glutamine, the biologically active isomer of
glutamine, is also widely available as a supplement.
11. Folate or folic acid (vitamin B9) and other B vitamins
As reported by clinical nutritionist Byron Richards,15 research suggests
B vitamins can reduce your risk for acid reflux. Higher folic acid
intake was found to reduce acid reflux by approximately 40 percent. Low
vitamin B2 and B6 levels were also linked to an increased risk for acid
reflux. The best way to raise your folate levels is by eating folate-rich
whole foods, such as liver, asparagus, spinach, okra, and beans.
Mercola youtube
Dr. Mercola on the Real Causes of Acid Reflux
allergies: caffeine
usually too little stomach acid
Himalayan salt.
pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2015/02/11
Treating Chronic Inflammatory Diseases with Chinese Herbs: “Gu Syndrome” in Modern Clinical Practice by Heiner Fruehauf
What Causes Heartburn?
After food passes through your esophagus into your stomach, a muscular
valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) closes, preventing
food or acid to move back up.
Acid reflux occurs when the LES relaxes inappropriately, allowing acid
from your stomach to flow (reflux) backward into your esophagus. But
it's important to understand that acid reflux is not a disease caused
by excessive acid production in your stomach; rather it's a symptom more
commonly related to:
- Hiatal hernia1
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection (H. pylori bacteria is thought to affect more than half of the world's population, and has been identified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization2)
While these two conditions are unrelated, many who have a hiatal hernia
also have H. pylori, which cause a chronic low-level inflammation of your
stomach lining that can result in an ulcer3 and associated symptoms. If
you have a hiatal hernia, physical therapy on the area may work and many
chiropractors are skilled in this adjustment.
The hypothesis that H. pylori infection is responsible, or at least a
major factor, for producing the symptoms of acid reflux stems from the
work done by Dr. Barry Marshall, an Australian physician, during the
early 1980s.
Martie Whittekin
book at amazon
Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet, Prilosec & Other Acid Blockers: What to Use to Relieve Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and Gastric Ailments Paperback -
by Martie Whittekin -
February 27, 2012
Dr. Thomas F. Lee
Dr. Thomas F. Lee is a retired Biology professor and author of seven
books. He has been diagnosed with LPR. This blog acts as a running
update for his ebook, "All About LPR: The Silent Reflux Story" available
on Amazon.com.
All About LPR by Dr. Thomas F. Lee
Hiatal Hernia
draxe.com - Josh Axw DNM, DC, CNS
Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS is a certified doctor of natural medicine,
doctor of chiropractic and clinical nutritionist with a passion to help
people get healthy by using food as medicine. In 2008, he started Exodus
Health Center, which grew to become one of the largest functional medicine
clinics in the world.
Dr. Axe has created the second-most visited natural health website in
the world at www.DrAxe.com, which has over 10 million monthly visitors,
where the main topics include nutrition, natural medicine, fitness,
healthy recipes, home remedies and trending health news.
https://draxe.com/acid-reflux-symptoms/
Acid Reflux Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatments
Dr. Mercola Website
articles.mercola.com Mercola - Non-Drug Options for GERD - October 12, 2002
articles.mercola.com How to Treat GERD - April 23, 2003 - By Tom Cowan, MD
articles.mercola.com Heartburn Can Be Treated Without Hazardous, Habit Forming Drugs - March 02, 2016 - By Dr. Mercola
articles.mercola.com 15 Natural Home Remedies for the Treatment of Heartburn, Acid Reflux and Ulcers - April 28, 2014 - By Dr. Mercola
1. Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
As mentioned earlier, acid reflux typically results from having too little acid in your stomach. You can easily improve the acid content of your stomach by taking one tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a large glass of water.2. Betaine
Another option is to take a betaine hydrochloric supplement, which is available in health food stores without prescription. You'll want to take as many as you need to get the slightest burning sensation and then decrease by one capsule. This will help your body to better digest your food, and will also help kill the H. pylori bacteria.3. Baking soda
One-half to one full teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in an eight-ounce glass of water may ease the burn of acid reflux as it helps neutralize stomach acid. I would not recommend this as a regular solution but it can sure help in an emergency when you are in excruciating pain.4. Aloe juice
The juice of the aloe plant naturally helps reduce inflammation, which may ease symptoms of acid reflux. Drink about 1/2 cup of aloe vera juice before meals. If you want to avoid its laxative effect, look for a brand that has removed the laxative component.5. Ginger root or chamomile tea
Ginger has been found to have a gastroprotective effect by blocking acid and suppressing helicobacter pylori.9 According to a 2007 study,10 it's also far superior to lansoprazole for preventing the formation of ulcers, exhibiting six- to eight-fold greater potency over the drug! This is perhaps not all that surprising, considering the fact that ginger root has been traditionally used against gastric disturbances since ancient times. Add two or three slices of fresh ginger root to two cups of hot water. Let steep for about half an hour. Drink about 20 minutes or so before your meal. Before bed, try a cup of chamomile tea, which can help soothe stomach inflammation and help you sleep.6. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is important for addressing any infectious component. Once your vitamin D levels are optimized, you're also going to optimize your production of about 200 antimicrobial peptides that will help your body eradicate any infection that shouldn't be there. As I've discussed in many previous articles, you can increase your vitamin D levels through appropriate amounts of sun exposure, or through the use of a safe tanning bed. If neither of those are available, you can take an oral vitamin D3 supplement; just remember to also increase your vitamin K2 intake.7. Astaxanthin
This exceptionally potent antioxidant was found to reduce symptoms of acid reflux in patients when compared to a placebo, particularly in those with pronounced helicobacter pylori infection.11 Best results were obtained at a daily dose of 40 mg.8. Slippery elm
Slippery elm coats and soothes the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines, and contains antioxidants that can help address inflammatory bowel conditions. It also stimulates nerve endings in your gastrointestinal tract. This helps increase mucus secretion, which protects your gastrointestinal tract against ulcers and excess acidity. The University of Maryland Medical Center12 makes the following adult dosing recommendations:Tea: Pour 2 cups boiling water over 4 g (roughly 2 tablespoons) of powdered bark, then steep for 3 - 5 minutes. Drink 3 times per day. Tincture: 5 mL 3 times per day. Capsules: 400 - 500 mg 3 - 4 times daily for 4 - 8 weeks. Take with a full glass of water. Lozenges: follow dosing instructions on label.
9. Chinese herbs for the treatment of "Gu" symptoms caused by chronic inflammatory diseases
So-called "Gu" symptoms include digestive issues associated with inflammation and pathogenic infestation. For more information about classical herbs used in Chinese Medicine for the treatment of such symptoms, please see the article, "Treating Chronic Inflammatory Diseases with Chinese Herbs: 'Gu Syndrome' in Modern Clinical Practice," published by the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine10. Glutamine
Research published in 2009 found that gastrointestinal damage caused by H. pylori can be addressed with the amino acid glutamine, found in many foods, including beef, chicken, fish, eggs, dairy products, and some fruits and vegetables. L-glutamine, the biologically active isomer of glutamine, is also widely available as a supplement.11. Folate or folic acid (vitamin B9) and other B vitamins
As reported by clinical nutritionist Byron Richards,15 research suggests B vitamins can reduce your risk for acid reflux. Higher folic acid intake was found to reduce acid reflux by approximately 40 percent. Low vitamin B2 and B6 levels were also linked to an increased risk for acid reflux. The best way to raise your folate levels is by eating folate-rich whole foods, such as liver, asparagus, spinach, okra, and beans.Mercola youtube Dr. Mercola on the Real Causes of Acid Reflux
allergies: caffeine usually too little stomach acid Himalayan salt.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2015/02/11 Treating Chronic Inflammatory Diseases with Chinese Herbs: “Gu Syndrome” in Modern Clinical Practice by Heiner Fruehauf
What Causes Heartburn?
After food passes through your esophagus into your stomach, a muscular valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) closes, preventing food or acid to move back up. Acid reflux occurs when the LES relaxes inappropriately, allowing acid from your stomach to flow (reflux) backward into your esophagus. But it's important to understand that acid reflux is not a disease caused by excessive acid production in your stomach; rather it's a symptom more commonly related to:- Hiatal hernia1
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection (H. pylori bacteria is thought to affect more than half of the world's population, and has been identified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization2)