{"id":2175,"date":"2018-03-06T18:53:32","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T18:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/?p=2175"},"modified":"2024-10-19T12:49:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T12:49:05","slug":"acid-reflux-truths-and-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/acid-reflux-truths-and-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Acid Reflux Truths and Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2175\" class=\"elementor elementor-2175\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ys2qcbm elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ys2qcbm\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-g6exj41\" data-id=\"g6exj41\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8nd2vag elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8nd2vag\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What is Acid Reflux?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a small, muscular tunnel at the end of your esophagus.<\/li>\n<li>Acid Reflux acts like a fist: open and loose when eating, and tightly closed otherwise.<\/li>\n<li>Acid reflux occurs when the LES is too loose, allowing digestive fluids to travel upward.<\/li>\n<li>This doesn\u2019t indicate excessive stomach acid, but rather, acid in the wrong place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><b>Why Does it Burn?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hydrochloric Acid (HCL):<\/strong> A strong acid in your stomach that breaks down proteins and kills pathogens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pepsin:<\/strong> A digestive enzyme activated by HCL to break down proteins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain Source:<\/strong> When HCL and pepsin are in the esophagus, they cause irritation and inflammation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stomach Lining:<\/strong> Coated with mucus to protect against digestive juices, unlike the esophagus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><b>Root Causes of Acid Reflux<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Under-Chewing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chew Thoroughly:<\/strong> Chew food until it&#8217;s mostly liquid to reduce stomach work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eating Hygiene:<\/strong> Make mealtime a form of self-care by chewing 20-30 times per bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Hydrating During Mealtimes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid Excessive Liquids:<\/strong> Too much water dilutes stomach acid, leading to belching and bloating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> Drink small amounts (e.g., 8 oz) during meals, and stay hydrated between meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Meal Size<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals:<\/strong> Large meals can stretch the stomach and trigger reflux.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Eat small meals every 3-4 hours and stop eating when 80% full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Restrictive Clothing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wear Loose Clothing:<\/strong> Avoid tight belts or waistbands that put pressure on your digestive organs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Magnesium Deficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address Magnesium Needs:<\/strong> Magnesium helps prevent muscle spasms, including in the LES.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forms to Consider:<\/strong> Magnesium glycinate or citrate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Food Triggers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify Irritants:<\/strong> Common triggers include cooked tomato sauce, citrus, coffee, black tea, soda, alcohol, spicy foods, fried foods, chocolate, and mint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Eating Before Bedtime<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid Late Meals:<\/strong> Reflux is worse at night. Eat 2-3 hours before bed with an empty stomach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Fight-or-Flight Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manage Stress:<\/strong> Chronic stress affects digestion. Practice relaxation techniques before and after meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Medication Triggers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be Aware:<\/strong> Some medications, such as nitrates and anticholinergics, can trigger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedars-sinai.org\/blog\/what-causes-heartburn-and-acid-reflux.html\">reflux<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Food Sensitivities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify Sensitivities:<\/strong> Dairy and other foods might trigger reflux. Consider an elimination diet to find your triggers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>If All Else Fails<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rule Out Other Issues:<\/strong> Consult your doctor about conditions like hiatal hernia or H. Pylori bacterial overgrowth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid Long-Term PPI Use:<\/strong> PPIs can impair nutrient absorption and may lead to other health issues. Gradual reduction is recommended, with support from targeted supplements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/\">Happy Belly Health\u00ae<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Are you curious? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/schedule-a-15-minute-chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let\u2019s chat.<\/a> We would love to hear from you.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in finding out more about health coaching, please use this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/schedule-a-15-minute-chat\/\">form<\/a> and you&#8217;ll be prompted to schedule a 15 minute chat. We look forward to supporting you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Acid Reflux? 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