Supporting your digestive system and GERD, heartburn and hiatal hernia with solutions that work
In the last blog from Dr. Keri Brown on Esophageal reflex and hiatal hernia you’ll 
reminder some of the causes and symptoms associated with this heart burn, digestive issue.
We have complied a quick list for you as well as a link to help you get going on in the right direction.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Take digestive enzymes supplements that support HCL stomach acids: betain HCL
- Manually adjust the stomach in a downward clockwise twist
- Weight loss if applicable
- Liquids between meals and not with meals
- Maintain high fiber intake to avoid constipation
- Several small meals a day (3-6)
- Avoid any food which has previously induced symptoms
- Avoid alcoholic beverages
- Avoid peppermint, cocoa, chocolate, tomatoes, oranges and spices
- Avoid recumbent position for 1-3 hours after meals
- Avoid coffee, tea, carbonated beverages and aspirin
- Restrict fat intake
- Elevate the head of the bed approximately six inches by placing blocks under the legs
- Refrain from chewing gum since this may allow air to be swallowed
- Refrain from wearing tight fitting clothing
- Consider abdominal massage and/or visceral manipulation to manually reduce a hernia
Schedule an telemedicine appointment for more support with Dr. Keri Brown today.
