Heartburn, Acid, Silent Reflux | Root Cause Method
resolve Acid Reflux and Heartburn naturally with our Nutrition and Functional Medicine method
We have helped hundreds of women resolve their acid reflux by targeting the root cause of digestive issues. We’re gut microbe experts, and during our extensive experience have uncovered the key causes of acid reflux. Enjoy relief from the pain, worry and discomfort of heartburn today. Start by clicking on the button below.
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Healing Acid Reflux, LPR and Heartburn with Functional Medicine.
CASE STUDY 1:
FEMALE, age 48 was looking for a way to support her acid reflux. she needed help as the diet wasn’t working. She exhausted everything that NHS and private consultants had to offer, and she felt unheard by her GP who simply prescribed more PPI’s.
She felt trapped in a constant cycle of trying to manage her condition, avoiding food or taking anti-acids, and it was causing her a lot of worry. She found the reflux debilitating.
After working with us for 3 months, she very rarely needed to take her PPI’s, she no longer needed to be careful with her diet, except fast food or fish and chips, and was over joyed at being able to sleep a whole night again, flat on her back. Her constantly blocked sinuses had also completely cleared, and become our approach is whole-body, she also experienced only occasional bloating.
Heartburn and Acid Reflux: what are the causes?
Acid Reflux is usually a whole gut-problem and is not caused by foods. So for a treatment to be successful, the true cause needs to be uncovered, and can include:
SIBO (gut bacteria in the wrong place, too close to the stomach)
Gut bacteria imbalance, sometimes this is severe
Very chronic constipation
A bile issue (less common)
LOW stomach acid (usually presenting differently)
A problem digesting fats (usually a low stomach acid issue)
H Pylori infection (GP can test)
A histamine problem
A combination of the above
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FAQs
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Yes we can. Your GP will remain responsible for your medication, our work with sit alongside their care. We hope to support you so that you’ll have a less need for PPI medication.
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Yes, science does not support this, but clinically we frequently observe this. We are attuned to ‘different types of reflux’, and will be able to estimate if this is the case for you (followed by tests).
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In some people, we see SIBO and heartburn together, yes. We can test for SIBO.
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Functional medicine approaches acid reflux and heartburn by looking beyond just alleviating symptoms and aims to identify the underlying causes of these conditions. This might involve examining factors such as diet, lifestyle habits, stress levels, gut microbiome health, and potential food sensitivities. Functional medicine practitioners often use a combination of dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and supplements. For instance, they might recommend altering eating patterns, reducing intake of trigger foods (like spicy, fatty, or highly acidic foods), and incorporating stress-reducing practices. Additionally, they may explore potential issues like low stomach acid or bacterial overgrowth in the gut as contributing factors.
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In functional medicine, several lifestyle and dietary changes are often recommended to help manage acid reflux and heartburn. These may include eating smaller, more frequent meals instead of large ones, avoiding eating right before bedtime, and elevating the head while sleeping to prevent nighttime reflux. Dietary changes typically involve reducing the intake of foods and beverages that can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, such as alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, and peppermint. Acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus, as well as spicy and fatty foods, might also be limited. In addition, practitioners might suggest increasing fiber intake and consuming more alkaline foods to help balance stomach acidity. The inclusion of probiotics and digestive enzymes can also be part of the strategy to improve gut health and digestion.
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There is a strong relationship between histamine and Reflux, as well as skin reactions. You can read more about below
Whilst skin issues can have a complex set of causes that differs from person to person (even with the same condition), research has long suggested a strong link with gut health and bacteria. Many of our clients start off with skin issues, and we tend to get good success in addressing it when we work on their gut bacteria balance.