Digestion
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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Video: What Does a Hiatal Hernia Attack Feel Like? In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen reviews what patients feel when they have a hiatal hernia attack. The condition does not cause just one single symptom, but a host of them which makes it difficult to interpret the pathology. For instance, the factors that normally prevent […]
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Stomach Acid: What Foods Neutralize It? Summary Diet plays a major role in controlling stomach acid reflux symptoms and is the first line of therapy used for people suffering from it. In this video, Dr Vikki Petersen describes what are the best foods in 3 categories to help neutralize stomach acid, and why pill-popping […]
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Summary: Antacids and side-effects Antacids are medications that are commonly used to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. While antacids can be effective in relieving these symptoms, they can also have some potential drawbacks. Here are 5 of them, and Dr. Vikki’s video explains how and […]
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Stool Test: Know Your Gut Health Stool tests can provide important information about a person’s digestive and overall health. Some of the key benefits of stool tests include: Detecting gastrointestinal disorders: Stool tests can help detect conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and infection with parasites. Identifying nutrient deficiencies: Stool tests can […]
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In this video, Dr. Beth discusses how Functional Medicine uses a therapeutic approach called the 5R Protocol to address digestive tract health issues and their symptoms. What are the 5Rs of the 5R Protocol: Remove Replace Re-inoculate Repair Rebalance. With the guidance of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, the 5R Protocol can cause significant improvement in […]
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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 initial consultation gave me […]
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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 […]
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