Strengthen Your LES (GERD) and Restore Digestive Enzyme Production

by John Brisson | Oct 5, 2015 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux, Upper gut

Strengthen that LES to Protect Against GERD! The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a sphincter that connects the top of the stomach with the bottom of the esophagus. The LES first relaxes to allow food to enter the stomach. The LES then closes tightly after food...

The GERD Enigma: What is the Root Cause of Acid Reflux?

by Jason Hooper | Jul 24, 2015 | Digestive Health, GERD, Reflux, Upper gut

Acid reflux is a puzzling digestive disorder. Occasionally, a muscle separation will allow the cardia and the GE junction to slide upward causing a type 1 hiatal hernia 1 which can be confirmed by using radiographic, endoscopic, or manometric assessment 2. This form...

All About Parasites and How to Reduce Your Parasitical Biome

by John Brisson | Sep 19, 2014 | Digestive Health, GERD, Opportunistic Microorganisms, Parasites, Reflux, SIBO

Even in the United States, it is still easy to become infected with parasites through contaminated water, 1 ingesting meat that isn’t cooked completely, 2 domesticated animals, 3 walking barefoot in dirt, 4 swimming in improperly treated water, 5 and even eating...

What to do for Hiatal Hernias and Squatting to Relieve Constipation!

by John Brisson | Sep 5, 2014 | Digestive Health, GERD, Reflux, SIBO

GERD Protocol 12 – Hiatal Hernia A hiatal hernia is the protrusion of the upper part of the stomach into the thoracic cavity through a weakness in the diaphragm. There are two different types of hiatal hernias.1 Sliding Hiatal Hernia – A sliding hernia is...

Constipation, What Is It, What Causes It, and How to Find Relief

by John Brisson | Aug 29, 2014 | Digestive Health, GERD, Reflux, SIBO

Constipation Relief! Constipation creates multiple problems in the body and can manifest itself in different ways. Constipation can eventually cause toxins to build up in the body from a lack of bowel transit time. Slow moving waste through the colon ferments longer,...

Diet Modification, Clothing, and Posture Make a Big Difference in Digestive Health

by John Brisson | Aug 1, 2014 | Digestive Health, GERD, Reflux

GERD Protocol 3: Ditch The Standard American Diet The standard American diet is rife with foods that hinder the optimal functioning of the human intestinal system. The standard American diet is full of wheat,1 GMO’s,2 dairy,3 carrageenan,4 artificial...