Acid reflux is a puzzling digestive disorder. Occasionally, a muscle separation will allow the cardia and the GE junction to slide upward causing a type 1 hiatal hernia 1 which can be confirmed by using radiographic, endoscopic, or manometric assessment 2. This form of herniation is closely associated
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Even in the United States, it is still easy to become infected with parasites through contaminated water, 1 ingesting meat that isn’t cooked completely, 2 domesticated animals, 3 walking barefoot in dirt, 4 swimming in improperly treated water, 5 and even eating unwashed fruits and vegetables. 6
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GERD Protocol 12 – Hiatal Hernia A hiatal hernia is the protrusion of the upper part of the stomach into the thoracic cavity through a weakness in the diaphragm. There are two different types of hiatal hernias.1 Sliding Hiatal Hernia – A sliding hernia is the most
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Constipation Relief! Constipation creates multiple problems in the body and can manifest itself in different ways. Constipation can eventually cause toxins to build up in the body from a lack of bowel transit time. Slow moving waste through the colon ferments longer, releases excess toxins into the
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Candida Dysbiosis, Are You Suffering from It? All About Candida Candida is probiotic yeast found in the gut and vaginal flora of most humans and is generally considered to be relatively harmless.1 The only problem with Candida is that it can turn into opportunistic yeast and can
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GERD Protocol 3: Ditch The Standard American Diet The standard American diet is rife with foods that hinder the optimal functioning of the human intestinal system. The standard American diet is full of wheat,1 GMO’s,2 dairy,3 carrageenan,4 artificial sweeteners,5 and excessive fructose.6 All of these food items
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John Brisson is the author of Fix Your Gut: The Definitive Guide to Digestive Disorders. Due to his extensive knowledge on the subject of gut health, John has been tapped by prominent supplement companies as an educator and collaborator on product formulation. As a lifestyle counselor, he has logged thousands of hours assisting people with digestive disorders and coaching them to improve their overall health. John applies his experience and ample research full-time to the construction of a dynamic, evolving database of actionable, evidence-based information on digestive health. Beyond what can be readily accessed on his website and in his definitive e-book, supplementary info from John can be found all over the web in his activity on various health information hubs and forums (including his own Fix Your Gut Forum).