
962 - 6 Overlooked Causes of Heartburn (GERD) And How to Treat
04/14/25 • 49 min
In this episode, I’ll cover the root causes of reflux & share the most effective treatments. Tune in!
Work with us! https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/
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Thiamega https://www.objectivenutrients.com/products/thiamega/
Vagustim https://vagustim.io/
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➡️Mona’s Reflux & IBS Symptoms Improved:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of40W7V8tf8
➡️Natural Treatment For Acid Reflux:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfj7vSA1mmk
➡️Thiamine for Gut & Mitochondrial Health - Elliot Overton:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-we9gMcdRe8
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Let me know your questions in the comments!
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➡️ Avoid the Long-Term Effects of Acid Reflux:
https://drruscio.com/long-term-effects-of-acid-reflux/
➡️ Best Diet Plan for Acid Reflux:
https://drruscio.com/diet-plan-for-acid-reflux/
Timestamps00:00 Intro
01:32 Symptoms
02:35 LES function
04:25 Diet & your gut type
09:01 Inflammation
11:23 Microbiome imbalances
12:50 H. pylori
14:29 Nervous system & vagus nerve
17:18 Physical factors
19:12 Low stomach acid
20:53 Corrective protocol
Featured Studies📉Pathophysiology & treatment for GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33015827/
📉Epidemiology of GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23853213/
📉Volume, distribution & acidity of gastric secretion on & off PPIs: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26328588/
📉Coffee on LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7002705/
📉Caffeine on LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16722996/
📉Alcohol & the GI tract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11151864/
📉Wine, LES & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9517519/
📉Chocolate & LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/239592/
📉Menthol Infusion & Ineffective Esophageal Motility: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39397622/
📉Foods Inducing GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28147346/
📉Dietary Intake & Risk of Reflux Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35047433/
📉FODMAP Meals on Transient Lower Esophageal Relaxations (TLESR) in GERD & IBS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35565722/
📉 Carb& Esophageal Acid Exposure Time & Reflux: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35973185/
📉Nitric oxide in EE & NERD patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35611254/
📉Nitric oxide in the LES of reflux patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12630004/
📉Inflammation & oxidative stress in GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18437209/
📉Overlapping GI Disorders & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33795540/
📉GERD & Esophageal Complications in Ulcerative Colitis:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39200925/
📉GERD & related factors in RA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23525140/
📉Curcumin & PPIs for dyspepsia:
In this episode, I’ll cover the root causes of reflux & share the most effective treatments. Tune in!
Work with us! https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/
Product mentions:
Thiamega https://www.objectivenutrients.com/products/thiamega/
Vagustim https://vagustim.io/
Watch next 👇
➡️Mona’s Reflux & IBS Symptoms Improved:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of40W7V8tf8
➡️Natural Treatment For Acid Reflux:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfj7vSA1mmk
➡️Thiamine for Gut & Mitochondrial Health - Elliot Overton:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-we9gMcdRe8
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1
Let me know your questions in the comments!
Read next 👇
➡️ Avoid the Long-Term Effects of Acid Reflux:
https://drruscio.com/long-term-effects-of-acid-reflux/
➡️ Best Diet Plan for Acid Reflux:
https://drruscio.com/diet-plan-for-acid-reflux/
Timestamps00:00 Intro
01:32 Symptoms
02:35 LES function
04:25 Diet & your gut type
09:01 Inflammation
11:23 Microbiome imbalances
12:50 H. pylori
14:29 Nervous system & vagus nerve
17:18 Physical factors
19:12 Low stomach acid
20:53 Corrective protocol
Featured Studies📉Pathophysiology & treatment for GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33015827/
📉Epidemiology of GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23853213/
📉Volume, distribution & acidity of gastric secretion on & off PPIs: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26328588/
📉Coffee on LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7002705/
📉Caffeine on LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16722996/
📉Alcohol & the GI tract: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11151864/
📉Wine, LES & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9517519/
📉Chocolate & LES pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/239592/
📉Menthol Infusion & Ineffective Esophageal Motility: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39397622/
📉Foods Inducing GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28147346/
📉Dietary Intake & Risk of Reflux Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35047433/
📉FODMAP Meals on Transient Lower Esophageal Relaxations (TLESR) in GERD & IBS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35565722/
📉 Carb& Esophageal Acid Exposure Time & Reflux: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35973185/
📉Nitric oxide in EE & NERD patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35611254/
📉Nitric oxide in the LES of reflux patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12630004/
📉Inflammation & oxidative stress in GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18437209/
📉Overlapping GI Disorders & GERD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33795540/
📉GERD & Esophageal Complications in Ulcerative Colitis:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39200925/
📉GERD & related factors in RA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23525140/
📉Curcumin & PPIs for dyspepsia:
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961 - The TOP Natural Remedies For Constipation Relief
Are your normal laxatives or other constipation remedies no longer providing enough relief? Luckily, there are several natural remedies that can provide a laxative effect. In addition, dietary changes, supplementation and even body movement have been proven to heal constipation. In this compilation, I’ll share some of the best constipation treatments that provide you with both quick relief and long term solutions.
Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/
Abdominal Self-Massage for Constipation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI4h_GXSJUk&t=2s
Pelvic Floor Therapy: https://pelvicpainrehab.com/
The Low FODMAP Diet Simplified (Free Guide): https://drruscio.com/getlowfodmapguide/
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➡️Probiotics Improve Diarrhea, Constipation, Bloating & Pain (New Research):
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➡️Gut Health Q&A: Constipation, Bloating, Eczema & Parasites:
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➡️ Can Ozempic Cause Constipation? Yes, But It Doesn’t Have To
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Timestamps00:00 What is constipation?
00:41 Quick relief remedies
03:06 Water & fiber
06:40 Low FODMAP diet
09:32 Probiotics & synbiotics
13:06 Ginger
15:17 Antimicrobials & MSM for SIBO
17:45 Elemental diet for SIBO
18:38 Walking
19:29 Abdominal massage
23:03 Pelvic floor therapy
25:31 Gut-brain recommendations
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963 - The Silent Symptoms of Biofilm; 3 Warning Signs
Do you keep relapsing after treating candida, SIBO or other conditions? The culprit behind these never-ending cycles may be biofilms. In this episode, I’ll explain how biofilms form, help you identify signs that you have them, and recommend the best antibiofilm agents. Tune in!
Learn more about biofilms and improve your gut now! Reach out to our virtual clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/
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➡️Brain Fog & Gut Symptoms|Dr. Henry Lindner:
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➡️The MOST Effective SIBO Treatments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP4GWWDDFOY
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Timestamps00:00 Intro
01:05 What are biofilms?
02:05 How they’re formed
05:01 Why they’re problematic
07:52 Biofilm testing
10:28 Where they occur
22:21 3 Biofilm warning signs
26:49 Anti-biofilm agents
33:47 Key takeaways
Featured Studies📉Biofilm-mediated infections by multidrug-resistant microbes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38353831/
📉Biofilm bacteria: formation & susceptibility to antibiotics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11989739/
📉Bacterial biofilms in the human body: prevalence and impacts on health and disease: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10499362/
📉Microbial Primer: An introduction to biofilms:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37526065/
📉Impact of Biofilms on Chronic Infections and Medical Challenges: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38050493/
📉Mucosal Biofilms Are an Endoscopic Feature of IBS & Ulcerative Colitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146566/
📉Borrelia burgdorferi Co-Localizing with Amyloid Markers in Alzheimer's Disease Brain Tissues:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34897095/
📉The impact of biofilm-producing bacteria on chronic bacterial prostatitis treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23918259/
📉Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Formation in Urinary Tract Infection:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27252918/
📉Microbial Biofilm: A Review on Formation, Infection, Antibiotic Resistance, Control Measures, and Innovative Treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375116/
📉Biofilm-mediated infections by multidrug-resistant microbes:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10867068/
📉Natural Anti-biofilm Agents: Strategies to Control Biofilm-Forming Pathogens:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33193155/
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