170: Is Reflux Robbing Your Resilience?

About this episode

The episode discusses how acid reflux is related to pressure and control rather than just excess stomach acid, particularly in high-demand lifestyles.

Click to Send us a text! Heartburn that keeps coming back is a red flag, not a personality trait you “manage.” If you’ve ever wondered why acid reflux returns the moment you stop antacids or PPIs, I walk you through a different model that’s especially relevant for high-demand lives like motorsports: reflux is often about pressure and control, not simply “too much stomach acid.” I break down the real gatekeeper, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and why stress can change its tone. That st...

People in this episode

Host: Jeffrey Mort

Topics covered

• acid reflux
• stress
• lower esophageal sphincter
• motorsports
• health
• resilience

Keywords

• heartburn
• reflux
• stress impact
• motorsports health
• lower esophageal sphincter
• resilience
• antacids
• PPIs

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