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How You Can Tell if You Have GERD, Silent, or Bile Reflux

by John Brisson | Aug 8, 2025 | Digestive Health, Reflux

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), and bile reflux are distinct conditions that involve the backward flow of digestive contents into your stomach, esophagus, pharynx (throat), larynx, and/or oral cavity. Each condition has its...

A Simple Reflux Protocol To Hopefully Bring You Quick Relief

by John Brisson | Jul 31, 2025 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux

How You Can Tell if You Have GERD, Silent, or Bile Reflux? The following is a simple reflux protocol that I used many years ago and have used with great success with my clients. Why I Recommend These Three Supplements in Combination to Relieve Your Reflux Quickly!...

Silent Reflux (LERD/LPR), Causes and Relief – Updated 2025

by John Brisson | Feb 21, 2025 | Digestive Health, LPR/LERD, Reflux, Upper gut

Silent Reflux, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LERD or LPR) – Causes, Diagnosing It Properly, and How to Find Relief! My Past Struggle With Silent Reflux I remember the day I first became chronically ill like it was yesterday. I was...

Anti-Reflux Surgeries (Nissen Fundoplication), Are They Worth Doing?

by John Brisson | Jun 12, 2019 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Surgery

I have coached many people who had unnecessary anti-reflux surgeries performed. For example, I had one client in his mid 20’s that was suffering from upper gut dysbiosis (likely H. pylori) that had what I consider to be an unnecessary Nissen fundoplication...

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,...