high blood pressure, DGL is generally chewed 20 minutes before each meal.


7.Digestive Enzymes With Betaine HCL & Pepsin: Since low stomach acid is often one underlying cause of AR/GERD, some holistic experts argue that it is important to restore HCL and enzymes that assist with digestion and thus can reduce stomach distension. They recom- mend slowly introducing a compre- hensive digestive enzyme supplement with HCL and pepsin, the main stomach enzyme that breaks down proteins. However, patients taking anti-inflamma- tory drugs, should not take HCL.


8.Essential Fatty Acids (EPA & GLA): Clini- cal practice and scientific studies have proven these healthy fats to be espe- cially critical for healing the esophageal lining in cases of GERD and Barrett’s esophagus.


9.Ginger: Clinical practice has primarily proven this spice, when taken in small doses (up to 4g/1 tsp), to be effective against various aspects of indigestion, including AR/GERD. Ginger reduces nausea, gastrointestinal irritation, in- flammation, and contractions. A chew- able wafer supplement is best taken with DGL before each meal.


Supportive Dietary & Lifestyle Modifications


Various self-help and lifestyle change measures can go a long way to reducing AR/ GERD symptoms. These include: (1) adopt- ing a Mediterranean style diet, drinking high-pH water (if stomach acid is high) and avoiding foods known to cause heartburn or inflammation [fatty/ spicy/acidic foods, tomatoes, caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate), citrus, carbohydrates that promote bacterial overgrowth, gluten, dairy]; (2) eating small meals; (3) avoiding lying down for at least two to three hours after a meal, and sleep- ing in a bed with its head raised 6-8 inches; (4) losing weight if overweight or obese; (5) avoiding bending over after meals and wear- ing tight clothing around the abdomen; and (6) avoiding smoking.


The statements in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administra- tion, are for educational purposes only, and are not intended to take the place of a physi- cian’s advice. Submitted by Erika Dworkin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®, Nutri- tion Consultant and Owner of the Manches- ter Parkade Health Shoppe (860.646.8178), 378 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester, CT, www.cthealthshop.com), nutrition special- ists trusted since 1956. Erika is available to speak to groups. All statements in this article are evidence-based and references are avail- able upon request. See ad on page 3.


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