Understanding Reflux
Exploring the functional medicine perspective on reflux reveals that it's not just an acid issue, but rather a complex interplay of food sensitivities and muscle tone. Certain foods, like chocolate and coffee, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, leading to discomfort. Additionally, deficiencies in magnesium and zinc, along with bacterial factors, may contribute to heartburn and reflux symptoms.In this clip
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The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.
Getting To The Root Of And Getting Rid Of Heartburn And Reflux
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What causes acid reflux according to Dr. Mark Hyman in the episodes Getting To The Root Of And Getting Rid Of Heartburn And Reflux and Rethinking Acid Reflux?
What causes acid reflux according to Dr. Mark Hyman in the episode Getting To The Root Of And Getting Rid Of Heartburn And Reflux and the clip Rethinking Acid Reflux?
What causes acid reflux according to Dr. Mark Hyman in the episode Getting To The Root Of And Getting Rid Of Heartburn And Reflux and the clip Rethinking Acid Reflux?