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How To Reverse Acid Reflux

2022/11/11
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The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.

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Heartburn and reflux are major problems for so many people. At least 10 percent of Americans have episodes of heartburn every day and 44 percent have symptoms at least once a month. So why are we suffering from reflux? What is the cause? Is it something we are doing or something we are eating? Is there some other factor that’s driving this epidemic?

In today’s episode of my series I’m calling Health Bites, I discuss simple actions you can take to uncover the root cause of your reflux, the problem with acid-blocking drugs, and more.

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Here are more details from the episode (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

  • Common triggers of reflux (2:25 / 1:45) 

  • Getting to the root cause of your reflux (8:11 / 5:18)

  • Supplements that can help with reflux (9:31 / 6:36) 

  • The problem with taking acid-blocking drugs (10:36 / 7:40) 

  • Tests you can get done through your doctor (11:07 / 8:11) 

  • Weaning off acid-blocking drugs (12:16 / 9:15)

 

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