Hiatal Hernia Treatment: A Drug-Free Option? In this video about hiatal hernia treatment and finding root causes, Dr. Vikki addresses a question very often asked by patients: “Should I take antacids or anti-depressants?” Perhaps unsurprisingly, the answer is no. But why?… Watch this short video. Transcript of the video I was looking over my Facebook …
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What causes a hiatal hernia to flare up? What are some of the common causes of hiatal hernia flare-up episodes? Many people with a small hiatal hernia have no symptoms at all. They may never know they have the condition until it is discovered. When flare-up symptoms do occur, the most common ones arise from …
Can Hiatal Hernia Go Away on its Own? Hiatal hernia may place individuals at an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Sometimes, the stomach can become stuck in the hiatal opening. If this happens, can this condition go away on its own? Dr. Vikki answers that question. Transcript of the video One of …
Hiatal hernia pain: Where else can you feel it? You may feel painful symptoms radiating from your abdominal area, but is this the only location where hiatal hernia pain can be felt? Dr. Vikki discusses the various area in which the symptoms of Hiatal Hernia Syndrome can be felt. Transcript of the video I’ve been …
What Does a Hiatal Hernia Attack Feel Like? Dr. Vikki reviews what patients feel when they have a hiatal hernia attack. The hernia itself does not cause symptoms. However, the factors that normally prevent stomach acid from refluxing into the esophagus may not work so well when you have a hiatal hernia. This puts the …
I am extremely pleased to come here! I was having major Gastro issues that my primary care and G.I. specialist couldn’t figure out, and I’ve had thyroid issues for several years. I was fortunate to find this clinic through stop the thyroidmadness.com, and a link to the functional medicine website. The free consultation gave me …
Gluten Addiction The more processed, high-carb and fatty a food is, the more likely it is to cause addiction! This is due in part to the high-glycemic load of these foods — processed carbs, like pizza crust or a donut, are rapidly absorbed by the body and quickly spike blood sugar before causing it …
Fibromyalgia and IBS: What’s the Connection? Fibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by the “pins and needles” pain or discomfort while Irritable Bowel Syndrome is mainly characterized by abdominal pain, digestive discomfort and alternating constipation and diarrhea. What is the similarity between the two? They both start in your gut! Yes, both of …
Why is Optimizing Your Metabolism Important Metabolism is vital to sustain every aspect of life, and consequently is an important component of your health. Your metabolism never stops, even when your body is at rest. It constantly provides energy for basic body functions, such as breathing, digestion, blood circulation, cell repair and hormone production. What …
What we put in our mouth affects our mood. Certainly, many has experienced this if they have over-indulged in sugary foods. Case in point: kids who’ve had too much sugar tend to get really hyper-active and cranky at the same time. What are the foods that are good for your mood? Watch the full clip …