Episode 7: Acid reflux is rarely from too much stomach acid
- Author
- Courtney Cowie NTP, FDN-P
- Published
- Sat 18 May 2024
- Episode Link
- None
In this episode I discuss:
- (1:09) Why acid reflux is one of the most common issues I see in my clients with gut disorders
- (2:35) How conventional medicine treats acid reflux
- (5:00) The health issues that can result from the long term use of acid blocking meds
- (8:20) Why the health of all organs of the digestive system depend on the health of the stomach
- (10:35) How functional medicine approaches the issue of acid reflux
- (13:40) Why underproduction of acid is at play with acid reflux most of the time
- (19:00) Why H Pylori overgrowth is often playing a role in acid reflux and why conventional tests don’t always catch this
Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.
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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.
