Episode 25
The Great GERD Mistake: How Medicine Made Heartburn Worse
What GERD really is, why medicine got it backward, how PPIs create dependence, and how to restore normal digestion without wrecking your physiology.
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The GERD Reset Protocol
Heartburn is not too much acid. It is acid in the wrong place. Fix the barrier, the pressure, and the timing.
A 2 to 4 week reset that targets the real mechanics of reflux, plus a safe, stepwise way to taper off acid-suppressing medication if you are a candidate. Built to use with your doctor.
The GERD Reset Protocol
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A clear, mechanical approach to reflux. The full physiology is in the podcast episode.
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The reframe. Why reflux is a barrier problem, not an acid problem, and why PPIs create rebound.
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The 2 to 4 week reset. Simple, evidence-based steps that target pressure, barrier, and timing.
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Find your triggers. A one-at-a-time elimination method, plus the usual suspects.
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The stepwise taper. A month-by-month plan to come off acid suppression safely, if you're a candidate.
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Breakthrough tools. Sodium alginate, baking soda, and fennel for symptoms that flare.
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When to keep acid suppression. The conditions where you should stay on it and work with your doctor.
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The roadmap gives you the steps. The episode covers the physiology, the history, and the evidence behind each one.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this medical advice?
No. This protocol is for education only. It is built to help you and your physician work together to navigate your health, not to replace a clinician who knows your history. If a doctor prescribed your acid suppressor, bring them this plan and taper only with their guidance.
Should everyone stop their PPI?
No. Some people genuinely need acid suppression, including those with Barrett's esophagus, erosive esophagitis, ulcers, chronic NSAID use, or a large hiatal hernia. The protocol explains who should keep taking it and who may be a candidate to taper.
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