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Hiatal Hernia
The Hidden Connection: Esophagus and Heart Palpitations In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the surprising connection between issues with your esophagus and heart palpitations, focusing on hiatal hernia syndrome. She explains that a hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, which can lead to symptoms […]
The Surprising Link: Fatty Liver and Hiatal Hernia In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the causes and consequences of fatty liver disease, which now affects one-third of the global population. Once linked solely to alcoholism, it is now widely recognized as a metabolic condition driven by excessive sugar, processed foods, and poor diet. Fatty […]
Successful Hiatal Hernia Syndrome Treatment – Case Study In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen shares the success story of a patient suffering from hiatal hernia syndrome after a bout of food poisoning. The patient developed shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and digestive issues but was repeatedly told by doctors that nothing was wrong. Through functional […]
Navigating the Holiday Season with Hiatal Hernia How do you “survive” the holiday season if you suffer from hiatal hernia? In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen shares practical tips for surviving Hiatal Hernia Syndrome during the holiday season. She explains that common symptoms such as acid reflux, bloating, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and anxiety […]
The Hidden Link: Hiatal Hernia and Gut Detox In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen explains how Hiatal Hernia Syndrome disrupts gut detox: the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) is a crucial digestive process that removes toxins, bacteria, and undigested food from the gut. The MMC activates three hours after eating but is often hindered by SIBO, […]
Get to the Root of Your Unexplained Symptoms Are you struggling with unexplained symptoms that have left doctors baffled? Dr. Vikki Petersen understands the frustration and uncertainty that comes with mysterious health issues. Dr. Petersen’s expertise in functional medicine can help uncover the underlying causes of your symptoms. Contact us to schedule a consultation and […]
Dr. Vikki Petersen on Hiatal Hernia Surgery: Watch the Video Hiatal hernia surgery aims to restore stomach and esophagus anatomy, but I argue its effectiveness is limited. Risks and contraindications, especially for those with lung and heart issues, make non-invasive, natural treatments a better option. In this video, I explain: – Why surgery isn’t ideal […]
Functional Medicine: The Key to Unlocking Optimal Health Dr. Dawn Frankwick, an OB-GYN and surgeon, shares her journey to adopting Functional Medicine and the Root Cause approach. She sought to help patients beyond just treating symptoms, and found that Functional Medicine offered a more holistic and effective way to address underlying health issues. Dr. Dawn […]
The Hidden Cause: Hiatal Hernia’s Link to Reflux, Palpitations, and Anxiety Hiatal Hernia Syndrome has reached epidemic proportions, yet it’s often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, leaving millions to suffer needlessly. Dr. Vikki Petersen is on a mission to change this. Dr. Vikki Petersen invites you to a webinar where she’ll share a natural treatment protocol that […]
The Gut-Heart Connection: How Stomach Issues Can Trigger Heart Palpitations In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen explains that persistent heart palpitations may actually stem from stomach issues rather than a heart condition. Assuming a doctor has ruled out heart disease, the root cause could be digestive distress. The stomach and heart are closely positioned in […]