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An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! Many of us have felt the uncomfortable symptoms associated with GERD. The rising of acid into the esophagus is an annoyance at best, but the constant presence of that acid can pose some serious health risks over time. Traditional methods consist of combating reflux with PPI’s (proton pump inhibitors), but while doctor’s prescribe them for long term use they’re only meant for short term use. If conventional methods are unsafe for long term use and GERD can flare up at a moments notice, what can be done to help minimize the symptoms? On this week’s episode Ed discusses some of the common causes of GERD including diet, lifestyle and even physical movements that can increase your risk of reflux. He then lays out a simple six step approach that anyone can easily inc