When it comes to heartburn, there are 2 things that are out of your control when it comes to developing this condition: Genetics - about 30% of GERD cases are caused by genetic anomalies such as weakness in the lower esophageal sphincter which can lead to a hiatal...
This is a very important concept that you need to understand, and if you have heartburn, could change your life. A food allergy triggers your immune system. In fact, to be more specific, it triggers a certain section of the immune system called IgE. A peanut allergy...
In the H pylori section, we talked about the effects of gas/pressure building up in the stomach when your stomach acids are decreased. H pylori can cause this. Stress can cause this. Food allergies/sensitivities can cause this. Nicotine can...
Helicobacter pylori. Heard of it? Most people haven't. It is a bacteria - but not just any bacteria. It's probably 1 of the top 3 most damaging bacteria that humans have to deal with here in the U.S. It is widespread and it is complicit in a high percentage of...
Let’s actually answer this question with some Q+A, starting with this question: Q: What are PPIs and what are they used for? A: PPI stands for Proton Pump Inhibitor. The purpose of these medications is to reduce the release of stomach acids. And there are varying...
Before we begin to discuss EOE (eosinophilic esophagitis), let’s talk about the immune system and how it works. Most of us have a basic understanding of how our immune system works: If our body is exposed to an infective organism, parts of our immune system will...