@hadley.leatherman: In medical school I learned to suppress heartburn and GERD. This year I learned how to treat the root cause instead of suppressing a symptom. Here is the general strategy: Both steps done at the same time 👇 🟢 Soothe the esophagus: aloe vera juice and DGL licorice (check that your DGL is primarily DGL, not mostly glycine) taken right after meals to coat and calm the lining. After a meal (not before) so it sits and protects rather than washing straight through. 🟡 Support stomach acidity: lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger tea, or bitters to help restore the acidic environment the LES needs to close properly. Taken multiple times a day, including first thing in the morning and anytime symptoms flare. If gentler options aren't moving the needle, the next step under clinical supervision is taking stronger acidifying supplements. ⚠️ Do not attempt this protocol on your own without clinician guidance. Doing this incorrectly can make symptoms significantly worse. ⏳ This is not a quick fix. The most difficult case she has managed took 10 months to fully resolve, but most people start to notice a shift within a few weeks. Educational content only. Not personal medical advice. Your friend in medicine, 
Dr. Hadley Leatherman #GERD #Heartburn #GutHealth #Omeprazole #IntegrativeMedicine

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