About this episode
Dr. Eric Berg discusses natural remedies for heartburn and acid reflux, emphasizing the importance of stomach acid levels.
I know firsthand how troublesome heartburn and acid reflux can be. Antacids such as TUMS can provide temporary relief but are not long-term solutions. In this video, I'll show you how to stop heartburn naturally with the best acid reflux remedies. Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) 0:00 Introduction: Apple cider vinegar vs. TUMS 1:53 What is heartburn? 4:27 Beetroot juice powder ad 4:54 Symptoms of low stomach acid 10:03 Apple cider vinegar for heartburn and acid reflux 10:49 How to stop acid reflux and heartburn 14:39 Root cause of low stomach acid 16:11 Gastritis and ulcers GERD, acid reflux, and heartburn aren’t caused by too much acid. These related conditions are actually caused by a lack of acid, or stomach acid that's not very acidic. You can not fix these problems by further depleting your stomach acid! Antacids only address the symptoms and not the root cause. Symptoms of low stomach acid include: •GERD •Heartburn •SIBO •Increased susceptibility to gastric cancer •Anemia •Abdominal pressure •Reflux •Less tone in the stomach valve Problems with the autonomic nervous system can also affect the valve at the top of the stomach, leading to…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Eric Berg DC
Topics covered
- heartburn
- acid reflux
- natural remedies
- stomach acid
- health advice
Keywords
- heartburn
- acid reflux
- natural remedies
- stomach acid
- TUMS
- apple cider vinegar
- Betaine hydrochloride
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: H. pylori
Products: TUMS, apple cider vinegar, Betaine hydrochloride
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