by John Brisson | Mar 12, 2021 | Digestive Health, Reflux
Many people frequently reach out to me and ask what can be done to relieve their heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition in which mucosal damage is done to the esophagus from chronic stomach acid, pepsin, bile, or endotoxins trapped between the...
by John Brisson | Jun 24, 2020 | Digestive Health, Reflux
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a medical condition that affects more people than initially believed. Eosinophilic esophagitis was once thought of as only being a rare case-reportable medical condition. Eosinophilic esophagitis presents itself as many different conditions...
by John Brisson | Feb 21, 2020 | Digestive Health, LPR/LERD, Reflux, Upper gut
Silent Reflux (LERD or LPR) – Causes, How to Diagnose It Properly, and How to Find Relief! My Personal Struggle with Silent Reflux I remember the day when I first became chronically ill like it was yesterday. I was at my grandmother-in-law’s house eating a...
by John Brisson | May 24, 2019 | Awareness and Advocacy, Reflux
I Do Not Recommend Amitriptyline (Elavil) for Digestive Disorders The medication amitriptyline is commonly prescribed for people who suffer from reflux disorders. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that is known to have many different adverse side effects,...
by John Brisson | Mar 7, 2019 | Diet, Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux
Do Chocolate, Onions, or Mint Cause or Worsen Reflux? If you have reflux, there are certain foods that every known medium says you should avoid. The news, the Internet, and even your doctor give you a list of foods that trigger reflux. Many people have heard that...
by John Brisson | Dec 18, 2018 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux
Barrett’s Esophagus, What Is It and What Can Be Done to Reverse It When someone is suffering from long-term reflux disorders, they become concerned that they might develop esophageal cancer. You get an endoscopy procedure performed because you have reflux and your...
