Heartburn, Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
What is Heartburn, Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
GERD in simple terms is chronic acid reflux in your oesophagus.
Acid reflux happens when your stomach acid flows into your oesophagus. This stomach acid can burn the tissues in your oesophagus, feeling like it’s in fact in your chest and this is called heartburn. This can be caused due to a mechanical issue with your lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) which is a muscular valve that keeps your stomach acid from flowing back up into your oesophagus. Many people do not have this mechanical abnormality however and triggers can be many including IBS, slow gut motility, chronic constipation, diet, excess gas from an overgrowth of bacteria and more.
Symptoms can also sometimes be more silent and include throat clearing, feeling like you have a constant ball in your throat, ulcers, a persistent cough and even sinus like symptoms.
Most GP’s & gastroenterologists will exclude Helicobacter pylori infection and peptic ulcers as a cause and proton pump inhibitor medication is commonly prescribed (PPI).
A Holistic Approach to Heartburn, Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
I work with many chronic sufferers of acid reflux and heartburn. My approach is multi-faceted and includes protecting your oesophagus from damage, supporting optimal digestion with dietary strategies, herbal interventions, reducing any extra gas, bacterial overgrowth, stress and more.
I will spend time with you gaining a full understanding of your unique situation combined with a deep dive of your history to understand causes and triggers. I understand all medicine/supplement/herb interactions whilst supporting symptom relief and provide a great deal of education to support you in managing your symptoms.
Heartburn, Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Resources
My educational blogs on Heartburn, Reflux & GERD are to support sufferers. An example is that constipation can push extra gas upwards which also brings stomach acid with it, worsening symptoms. My naturopathic treatments offer significant support to Heartburn, reflux and GERDs and if you seek a thorough naturopathic investigation and treatment plan for managing your condition, please book an initial naturopathic consultation with me below.
Living with Chronic Constipation: a Naturopathic approach to healing
Constipation is such a common issue among both adults and children, but often goes under treated or ignored. Constipation can greatly impact on quality of life and can also exacerbate other health conditions, so getting to the root cause of the issue is important for overall health.
How Getting to the Bottom of Your Chronic Gut Issues Can Be a Game Changer
Naturopathic medicine has always known the true importance of gut health in attaining optimal well-being with the father of natural medicine, Hippocrates born in 460BC stating that “all disease begins in the gut”.
The Mediterranean Diet & Why it is Superb for Health
Most of my clients who are being supported naturopathically are recommended to incorporate some version of the Mediterranean diet into their lives.
Ready to chat?
If you would like a thorough investigation and detailed treatment plan for managing heartburn, reflux, & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), please book an initial consultation with me either face to face or via Telehealth.
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STANMORE CLINIC
Shop 2, 88-90 Percival Road
Stanmore NSW 2048
Tuesdays & Fridays (in-person consultations)
LEURA CLINIC
7 Grose Street
Leura NSW 2780
Thursdays (in-person consultations)
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