The Nerve Boss

Reflux, both LPR and GERD types, are not issues of hyperacidity. They are complicated conditions that I will do my best to simplify. We will discuss how acid is not the main contributor to reflux, but is the after-effect of dysfunctional processes - processes which I will go over in-depth. We will also address why stomach acid is important and the impacts of having low or stopped acid production. ...

In the last episode, we talked about the impacts of low or stunted acid production and how acid isn't the cause of reflux. That probably sparked an interest in my audience, so this episode is all about how to address reflux from a holistic perspective. We will cover nervous system regulation, eating rituals, pressure, sphincters, and ph, as well as some other contributors. Reflux is very compl...

We hear the word IBS all the time. It’s like a buzz word. Everyone has it. “Oh, I have IBS. My stomach is just sensitive, but doctors don’t know why.” IBS is an umbrella term and should not be used as a diagnostic, yet it commonly is. IBS always has root causes and if there’s a cause for your digestive issues, you deserve to know about it. So that’s what we’re talking about today: why IBS isn’t a...