Ever wonder what GERD actually stands for? Well, its Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and it’s plaguing a lot more people than you might think. And for those who are suffering are familiar with downing antacids after meals much like popping breath mints on a date night.
However, the next time you go to reach for your handy bottle of antacids think again. Evidence is mounting that antacids have some serious drawbacks, much to the surprise of those who suffer from chronic heart burn. Recent studies suggest that stomach acid alone is not a strong enough acid to damage the esophagus in the way that clinicians are seeing in cases of GERD. Higher rates of acid reflux and esophageal inflammation are also seen in people diagnosed with Celiac disease, which is already recognized as an autoimmune condition.
Dr. Marina Rose, DC uses Chiropractic care and Functional Nutrition to help people in and around San Francisco, CA. Dr. Rose is very familiar with celiac disease and its symptoms, having grown up with a sister that suffers from it. What differentiates Dr. Rose approach from conventional medicine is that she uses a mix of unique labs and supplements to find and address the actual underlying cause of acid reflux symptoms.
An article by Dr. Mark Hyman hints at another link between acid reflux symptoms, antacids, and autoimmune conditions. One of the problems with taking antacids is that they actually block the acid that normally keeps unhealthy bacteria from growing in the digestive tract.
Unhealthy gut bacteria can cause “Leaky Gut Syndrome” which is associated with causing autoimmune disease. Recent research shows that taking antibiotics can lead to triggering autoimmune diseases for the same reason – they create an imbalance in the normal bacteria of the gut. When conventional medicine has not provided you with relief, find out if Functional Nutrition has the answer you’re looking for.