Send us a text Let's review the 7 common conditions associated with it and then learn more about bile, why it's so important and how to treat your deficiency. 1. You're deficient in fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K. 2. Jaundice 3. Constipation 4. Fatty liver 5. Bloat and gas, especially after a fatty meal 6. Stool floats, it's light in color and greasy 7. Gallstones are present Why are you deficient? 1. You follow a very low fat diet. Your gallbladder doesn't get stimulated to produce bile,...
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Send us a text Let's review the 7 common conditions associated with it and then learn more about bile, why it's so important and how to treat your deficiency. 1. You're deficient in fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K. 2. Jaundice 3. Constipation 4. Fatty liver 5. Bloat and gas, especially after a fatty meal 6. Stool floats, it's light in color and greasy 7. Gallstones are present Why are you deficient? 1. You follow a very low fat diet. Your gallbladder doesn't get stimulated to produce bile,...
Send us a text Let's review the 7 common conditions associated with it and then learn more about bile, why it's so important and how to treat your deficiency. 1. You're deficient in fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K. 2. Jaundice 3. Constipation 4. Fatty liver 5. Bloat and gas, especially after a fatty meal 6. Stool floats, it's light in color and greasy 7. Gallstones are present Why are you deficient? 1. You follow a very low fat diet. Your gallbladder doesn't get stimulated to produce bile,...
Send us a text What are the possible causes of acid reflux? ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Call us directly: 727-335-0400 Let's review: 1. too much acid 2. too little acid 3. a weak valve in your esophagus and/or diaphragm 4. your stomach contents move too slowly (gastroparesis) 5. increased intra-abdominal pressure 6. weak vagus nerve 7.chronic stress 8. poor diet, fatty diet, overeat 9. belly fat Many of the...
Send us a text Recent studies from 5 different countries concur that PPIs, especially in those over the age of 45 and long-term users, are at an increased risk of dementia. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation: rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Call us directly: 727-335-0400 These were mostly cohort studies in the following countries: US, UK, Denmark, Germany, and Korea. In the Korean study they saw a 36% increased risk even in short-term users. Something I've he...
Send us a text How do you get rid of bad bacteria in your stomach? Call 727-335-0400 for a consultation. Click here for help: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/locations/telemedicine/ First the summary: 1. Kill the bad bacteria 2. Starve the bad bacteria 3. Support the good bacteria 4. Promote motility within your gut 5. Reduce inflammation 6. Practice good oral hygiene 7. Address specific infections Now the how-to: You can kill bad bacteria with natural antimicrobials such as garlic (if ...
Send us a text Vitamin D is Dangerous - Yes? No? Actually it's yes and no. It's dangerous when it gets to toxic levels You take a synthetic form of vitamin D You take vitamin D2 You're deficient in a very important mineral - Magnesium Explaining the above further: Toxic levels can elevate calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia), causing stomach upset, vomiting, weakness, arrhythmia of your heart, bone pain and kidney stones. Is it something to worry about? Leading researchers in t...
Send us a text What's the Best Home Treatment for Hiatal Hernia? Let's get into it. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Call us directly: 727-335-0400 Avoid: onions, tomatoes, garlic, fatty foods, carbonation, chocolate, coffee and mint. Eat smaller meals - don't over stuff yourself Walk after meals - a light stroll for about 15 to 20 minutes Wait 3 hours after you eat before lying down. Learn box breathing - you can...
Send us a text The function of your thyroid can put you at risk for acid reflux and hiatal hernia. ➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Call us directly: 727-335-0400 How? First, a look at the statistics: Low thyroid or hypothyroid is one of the most common hormonal disorders, especially in women and older adults. It is however, often underdiagnosed and therefore undertreated. The risk for hypothyroid increases af...
Send us a text Acid reflux and hiatal hernia both are extremely common. The main triggers are not well known. So let's start with the triggers, then move on to the solutions. Book a consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/ Call us directly: 727-335-0400 The Reasons Underlying Your Acid Reflux: 1. Weak LES (lower esophageal sphincter/valve) 2. Hiatal Hernia 3. Delayed stomach emptying 4. Low stomach acid - yes LOW! 5. Poor eating habits 6. Obesity, e...
Send us a text What's the "no-acid" food causing your acid reflux? Sugar. I think you'll be surprised at all the ways this common ingredient is causing and aggravating not only acid reflux but hiatal hernia as well. 1. It increases intra-abdominal pressure. This pressure within your abdomen puts pressure on your stomach and diaphragm, weakens the LES (Lower esophageal sphincter) and increases your risk of acid reflux and hiatal hernia. Sugar leads to gas and bloat, and frequently is found in...
Send us a text If you have acid reflux or hiatal hernia you want to avoid this drink. What is it? Alcohol. Why is it a problem? 1. Alcohol relaxes the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) that prevents reflux from occurring up into your esophagus from your stomach. The sphincter to work needs to be toned; when it relaxes it allows the movement of stomach contents to back up into your esophagus - reflux. It also worsens or can contribute to a hiatal hernia. 2. Alcohol increases stomach acid prod...
Send us a text There is certainly an enormous amount of discussion regarding GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic,, Semaglutide, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. And it's no wonder considering 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese. To optimize gut health and avoid acid reflux and hiatal hernia, losing weight is a key component. It's not the only factor, but an important one. GLP-1 drugs mimic the action of the hormone GLP-1 which is released into your small intestine from L cells in respo...
Send us a text Do you have a chronic cough that's driving you crazy? (not to mention those around you!) Have you been treated for asthma, allergies or bronchitis but the medications don't seem to do any good? Here are the reasons why! 1. Acid, bile or pepsin (the main digestive enzyme in your stomach which breaks down proteins) from the stomach can reflux into the esophagus and even reach your larynx (voice box) or airways. This triggers a reflexive cough to clear the throat or lungs. ...
Send us a text There's a strong causative link between constipation, acid reflux and hiatal hernia. First, a look at the statistics: Up to 20% of the population suffers, but this is highly under-reported due to so many people suffering who don't realize they are actually constipated. Women are at double the risk of men. The percentage goes up to 33% in older adults The definition of constipation is less than 3 bowel movements per week, but the ideal definition of a normal bowel is 1 t...
Send us a text If you've been considering Hiatal Hernia surgery I'm glad you're here. I am not typically a fan of the surgery but that doesn't mean I never think it should be done. The majority of hiatal hernias are small and sliding, and much can be done conservatively to regain optimal functioning of your GI tract. If this is you, then this video, and in fact this channel is for you! Large hiatal hernias and paraesophageal hiatal hernias are a different story where surgery is often the on...
Send us a text If you have acid reflux or hiatal hernia, you may very well have gastroparesis, which means your stomach is digesting food much slower than it should.
Send us a text Do you have acid reflux or a hiatal hernia, are you sometimes short of breath or anxious? We're going to discuss the connection these symptoms can have to your low back and hip. An unlikely connection on the face of it, but highly important once you understand how the connection occurs. We're talking about your psoas muscle (the "p" is silent - SO-as) which runs from your lower back to your thigh bone (femur). It's a hip flexor, so if you're sitting right now and you lift your...
Send us a text It can be frustrating to suffer with burning, nausea and what seems like acid reflux, only to be told you don't seem to have excess acid or you're given PPI medications that don't work for you. Do you have any of the following symptoms? Burning Nausea, especially after fatty meals Bitter taste in your mouth or the back of your throat Nighttime reflux Gastritis or esophagitis without a high acid level If you do, you may be suffering from the effects of bile acids, not stomach ...
Send us a text Do you have a chronic cough that's driving you crazy? (not to mention those around you!) Have you been treated for asthma, allergies or bronchitis but the medications don't seem to do any good? Here are the reasons why! 1. Acid, bile or pepsin (the main digestive enzyme in your stomach which breaks down proteins) from the stomach can reflux into the esophagus and even reach your larynx (voice box) or airways. This triggers a reflexive cough to clear the throat or lungs. ...
Send us a text If you're contemplating surgery for your hiatal hernia, or you've already had one and are unhappy with the results, I think you'll find this information very enlightening. First let's review the size of the normal esophagus and how much the opening expands with a small to medium hiatal hernia. The end of your esophagus is just under 1 inch (0.98). Where the stomach joins with the esophagus the diameter increases 4/10 to 8/10 of an inch. Thus, a small hiatal hernia has widened ...
Send us a text If you're a mouth breather, you could be creating an environment for acid reflux and hiatal hernia. Mouth breathing, due to congestion or inflammation can contribute to a weakened diaphragm, altering its mechanics, increasing intra-abdominal pressure, and leading to poor posture. Nasal breathing, or normal breathing, engages the diaphragm fully and rhythmically, helping to prevent acid reflux and hiatal hernia. Chronic mouth breathing encourages shallow chest breathing using...
Send us a text Let's review the 7 common conditions associated with it and then learn more about bile, why it's so important and how to treat your deficiency. 1. You're deficient in fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K. 2. Jaundice 3. Constipation 4. Fatty liver 5. Bloat and gas, especially after a fatty meal 6. Stool floats, it's light in color and greasy 7. Gallstones are present Why are you deficient? 1. You follow a very low fat diet. Your gallbladder doesn't get stimulated to produce bile,...
