Infl, Great news. More and more people are finding the same thing. I am one of those people. All the best, Norm Robillard...
Tofumaven, Hearty and others, I am so happy to see you benefiting from carb cutting. I may not be a cure all for everyone, but it sure helps many. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks, Norm Robillard...
Hi Missie, All meds have that risk / benefit aspect that we need to evaluate. I know it's hit or miss sometimes, especially multiple symptoms that we are trying to address. I am not an MD or a...
ckg, What about: Laheij Rj, Sturkenboom MC, Hassing RJ, Dieleman J, Stricker BH, Jansen JB. Risk of community-acquired pneumonia and the use of gastric acid suppressive drugs. JAMA 2004 Oct 27; 292...
Meow, I will be interested in hearing about your experience with this diet plan. Please post from time to time and let us know how you are doing. I wish you luck. Norm Robillard...
Jo, I meant to address your question on too much acid. According to my theory, its not the amount of acid that is key, but rather keeping it in your stomach. If you can stop the reflux, you won't...
Jo, My theory on reflux is that it's caused by hydrogen and sometimes methane gas released from intestinal microbes when we consume more carbs than our intestines can absorb. The gas causes pressure...
Jo, I completely support Niki's comments. Do watch the grains, especially early on. Also, there are fruits with few carbs. Berries (strawberries, blueberries, rasperies) that are not high in carbs....
Rachl, I have developed a theory that the root cause of reflux (including LPR) is the excess consumption of carbohydrates which feed intestinal microorganisms. These microbes in turn produce gas...
Rachl, I know some people with LPR that have found relief by controlling dietary carbohydrates. All the best, Norm Robillard...
Interesting discussion, I believe there is reason to believe that our increased consumption of excess carbohydrates is responsible for this rise in esophageal cancer based on starchy carbohydrates...
Michelle, Sounds great! Norm...
fly, I have heard people say that soluable fiber is good for their IBS. I believe the high starch carbs are bad for both IBS and GERD. Low carb veggies with higher protiens and fats would be my...
Hi Cathy, Over eating can lead to stomach distention and cause reflux directly. If you add gas pressure from previous meals, that will add to the reflux potential. Also the gas pressure is coming...
Niki, I am so happy to hear how well you are doing using my recommended carb controlling approach for treating GERD. I have been posting on this for awhile, but hearing from people experiencing the...
Jennifer, My research includes reference to reports by medical doctors with many years of experience treating patients suffering from heartburn with controlled carb diets. Doctors like Michael and...
Missie, Thanks for providing some details about your situation. Sorry you are in a bit of a funk lately. I am curious about why you cut out all meats. My research indicates that cutting carbs, not...
Missie, Do you consume a significant amount of carbs? I believe that consuming excess carbohydrates is the main cause of bloating and acid reflux. You may want to consider reducing your carbohydrate...
Niki, Thanks for sharing your experiences. Norm Robillard...
Lerie, By the way I agree with you about degrees..... They are over rated. And I honestly was not trying to be condesending with you. Norm Robillard...
Lerie, I agree that we should try to keep our discussion fact based and try not to get all worked up. I have done my best not to become defensive when you question me. I am not questioning your...
Nal, Sorry you had such a bad reaction. Lerie, You say "Obviously low carb doesn't work for you". This suggests to me that you may not understand low carb. Correct me if I'm wrong here, but Nal ate a...
Nancy, I feel for you. What are you doing in place of the PPIs? If PPIs were plan A, what is plan B? Are you cutting carbs? If not, I worry that you may be in for trouble. At least the PPIs block the...
Nal, I am a bit baffled about your last post and now I see your second post with your question is "closed". I hope you get this reply. You asked how I went "carb free". Just to clarify, I have always...
Missie, You have been through a lot, but you seem like a real survivor. My thoughts are with you. I had an operation on my spine when I was 14 yrs old. Back then, they used chain saws for back...
Guys, It's the pasta, the pizza crust and all those other carbs that are causing your symptoms. I am sure of it. I have written a book providing clear evidence that consumption of excess...
Marcos, Try the controlled carb approach. I am a microbiologist and have been stopping relfux cold. Excess carbs are the root cause of reflux. Dr. Norm Robillard Please re read forum rules and...
Niki, You are feeling bloated because you are eating too many carbs. Please try my controlled carb approach and you will not need the PPIs ever again. Dr Norm Robillard...
Hi, Its not being overweight that causes GERD, but rather that the overweight and heartburn sufferers have something in common. They both consume an excess of carbohydrats. Limiting those will bring...
Gary, Thanks for trying to get the word out that this approach works. Jennifer, This is not Nazi Germany. Stop with the outrageous edits. Your edits are the reason I don't bother posting on this...
Nancy, I could not agree more..... I am happy to be off those drugs as well as antacids. I realize now GERD for most of us is not a disease but rather a condition caused by consuming more...
Hello, I hope you don't mind that I popped in to see how things are going on Healing Well. This is a great forum providing a wonderful exchange of ideas. I continue to learn a lot from people posting...
Lori, Thanks for your remarks and I am so happy you are doing so well. Have a great holiday, Norm...
Michelle, Thanks for your posts. No one fully understands GERD. I appreciate your sharing your experiences with us and encourage you to do what works for you. My comments are around understanding the...
Hi, Just a note, my book that can be found at the healing well book store is called Heartburn Cured The Low Carb Miracle. This book describes the approach discussed in these posts. Thanks, Norm...
Vanessa, Thanks for your note. I appreciate the positive feedback and I am so happy you are cured. I wondered what became of you. Any Christmas holiday plans? I am having a family reunion at my house...
Heidi, Great to hear things went well. Keep us posted. Thanks, Norm...
Heidi, I am curious. Did you have the surgery? If so, how did things go? Norm...
blondie, Sorry you had such a bad time of it. I believe your trouble was caused by the pasta, bread and cake. See my other posts. I feel very strongly that the carbs are giving you the symptoms...
Hello, I just stopped in to see how everyone is doing, particularly those trying controlled carb. I understand the book I wrote on this approach is now available on Healing Well. It's called...
Thanks Michelle, Its possible that controlled carb is not for you. I am curious though about what you consider controlled carb. If you are eating only veggies, that sounds, on the surface, relatively...
Hearty, Chances are it's unrelated. A cold or alergies. There is a small chance that it is related, however, because these drugs neutralize you stomach acid and microbes from your intestines are then...
Hearty, I worked on the development of Cipro. This quinolone antibiotic is not effective against anaerobic bacteria, those bacteria that live without oxygen. Our intestines are anaerobic and hence...
Hearty, On what to eat, please see my other posts and those of others trying this approach. I am not big on herbs and supplements, because none of them attack the root cause of GERD, gas from...
Hearty, I was taking the PPIs and tums, etc. on an irregular basis depending on the severity of my symptoms. I just stopped needing them, like so many others. How are you doing these days? Take Care,...
pb4, Great point. The sugar alcohols are terrible on the intestines. Not so much for acid reflux but I would agree not good for IBS. I would expect splenda to be inert as I have not found any...
Hello, I have been looking into IBS and found there is a significant connection to bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. That suggests to me that the mechanism is very similar or identical to...
HI, It might be a critical mass issue. I can cheat once I have my carb level at a generally low level. Eventually the foods you mention as bad (grains) but also sugar, chocolate, milk (much lactose)...
Hearty, What can I do to help. I hate to see you still having trouble with these PPIs. I am not a big fan of all the herbs either. Have you found that these work? You know what my opinion is on this,...
Diamond, Thanks for sharing your positive experience. It really does work. I started low carb to loose weight two years ago and had the exact same experience. I have total control over my symptoms...