by John Brisson | Feb 21, 2020 | Digestive Health, LPR/LERD, Reflux, Upper gut
Silent Reflux, Laryngopharyngeal 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 I first became chronically ill like it was yesterday. I was at my grandmother-in-law’s...
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...
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 | Nov 20, 2018 | Digestive Health
Optimal Digestion for the Holidays, Avoid Reflux and Bloating! Most health bloggers on the Internet are going to blog about eating healthy during the holidays. What to eat, what not to eat, how to lose excess weight after the holidays, blah, blah, blah. I do not care...