Resolution of Upper Gut (H. pylori) Dysbiosis – Updated 2023

by John Brisson | Mar 13, 2023 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux, Upper gut

GERD Protocol 2: Reduction of H. pylori More updated information about H. pylori! Upper Gut Protocols: Resolution of Upper Gut Dysbiosis / Repairing Ulcers Upper Gut Dysbiosis Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) information and diagnosis have been a strong...

Better Habits for Minimizing Your Risk of Having Heartburn

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...

What is Eosinophilic Esophagitis and How to Hopefully Find Relief

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...

I Do Not Recommend Amitriptyline (Elavil) for Reflux Disorders

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,...

Do Chocolate, Onions, or Mint Cause or Worsen Reflux?

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...

Barrett’s Esophagus, What Is It and What Can Be Done to Hopefully Reverse It

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...