Heartburn isn’t the disease, heartburn is a symptom of the disease. 🤢 This topic may not be sexy, but it is important. Acid Reflux is not normal.

Let’s start with the basics:

👉🏼 Acid reflux happens when there is backflow of acid from the stomach, to the esophagus. This results in things like heartburn and it is WAY more common than it should be.

I used to struggle with heartburn and I absolutely hated sucking on those terrible lozenges. They also never seemed to help. And honestly, my heartburn didn’t ease up until I started addressing my food sensitivities.

👉🏼 Eating foods you’re sensitive to is one of the main causes of acid reflux, along with low stomach acid, and high levels of inflammation. These are just a few of a long list of causes, and lifestyle factors are incredibly important as well.

What worked for me?⁉️

🌿 Cutting out out processed foods and artificial sweeteners
🌿 Boosting gut health with probiotic-rich foods and bone broth
🌿 Incorporating healthy fats like olive oil and avocado oil
🌿 Taking apple cider vinegar (liquid or pill form), ginger, and turmeric
🌿 Reducing stress and paying attention to my lifestyle – it isn’t all about the food!

If you’re experiencing heartburn/ acid reflux do your research and consult with a qualified healthcare professional before adding in any new supplements!👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️