The causes of heartburn and acid reflux

Part 3 – How food and diet can cause heartburn and acid reflux

Summary

  • Many people have heartburn because of their diet
  • A wide variety of foods can contribute to, or even be the main cause of, heartburn
  • Foods can irritate and inflame the stomach lining leading to pain and burning
  • Or, they weaken the lower esophageal sphincter and encourage acid to splash back into the esophagus where it causes irritation and pain
  • It is worth avoiding all the common offending foods described in the video for one week to see if you get relief from your symptoms
  • If the symptoms persist, I recommend deeper investigation into the underlying cause (e.g. H. pylori, SIBO, Candida, parasites, hiatal hernia, stress, etc.
  • Remember that heartburn can lead to major problems years down the line if it is not properly dealt with

Watch the other videos in this series

  1. Why heartburn is dangerous (deal with it immediately!)
  2. General overview of heartburn and acid reflux causes
  3. How food and diet can cause heartburn and reflux (You are here)
  4. How medical drugs and recreational drugs can cause heartburn
  5. How H. pylori causes heartburn
  6. How Candida, SIBO and parasites cause heartburn
  7. Why high or low stomach acid can cause heartburn
  8. How a hiatal hernia can cause heartburn and reflux
  9. The benefits and drawbacks of taking acid blocking medications (H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors, etc.)
  10. How to wean yourself off acid blocking medications

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