Acid Reflux

Natural Healing for GERD in 90 Days

George John Georgiou

• Publisher: Da Vinci Health Publishing
• Year: 2019
• eBook ISBN: 9789925569113
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Alternative & Complementary Medicine

Much of the advice for understanding the causes of Acid Reflux given by doctors is mistaken. This book contains a lot of research to identify the underlying causes of GERD and explains a natural treatment protocol that will help to cure the problem once and for all, instead of using medications to suppress the symptoms. There are many causes such as hypochlorhydria, chronic inflammation, Candida, SIBO, dysbiosis, poor diet, lack of nutrients and more. Dr Georgiou has been applying these natural treatment protocols for many years at the Da Vinci Holistic Health Center in Cyprus with astounding success.

ACID REFLUX:

NATURAL HEALING FOR

GERD IN 90-DAYS!

Dr George J Georgiou, Ph.D.,N.D.,D.Sc (AM)

Dedication

First, I would like to bow deeply to the thousands of patients who have helped me understand the complexities of this disease process and who need to take credit for the time spent with them in refining this protocol over many years.

All these patients over the years have been my “laboratory” for developing many treatment protocols through trial and error, backed by research.

I would also like to thank all the researcher scientists, lecturers and teachers who dedicate their life to helping others, and all the courageous health professionals who go against the grain of the establishment, while thinking outside the box.

A loving hug of gratitude to my wife and 4 children for their support and understanding during my professional endeavours throughout these years – they are all blessed.

Finally, I deeply embrace the Divine faith that I have been blessed with, that has helped me believe in the innate healing abilities of the body, through the power of Natural healing, without chemical intervention.

A profound blessing to you all and may your healing journey be fruitful and fulfilling!

Copyright © 2018 Dr. George J. Georgiou. All rights reserved. No portion of this book, except for brief review, may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without the written permission of the publisher.

For information contact Da Vinci Health Publishing – [email protected].

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Da Vinci Health Publishing
Panayia Aimatousa 300
Aradippou 7101
Larnaca
Cyprus

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The following information is intended for general information purposes only. Individuals should always see their health care provider before administering any suggestions made in this book. Any application of the material set forth in the following pages is at the reader’s discretion and is his or her sole responsibility.

ISBN - 978-9925-569-11-3

Contents

Chapter 1: The Da Vinci Acid Reflux Treatment Protocol The 30-Day GERD Healing Plan!

Chapter 2: The Holistic Model of Health

Chapter 3: Toxicity: Underlying Cause of All Diseases

Chapter 4: Detoxification: The Health Secret of all Time

Chapter 5: Food Intolerances, Inflammation and Disease

Chapter 6: Candida: A Universal Cause of Many Diseases

Chapter 7: Curing with Energetic Medicine and Bioresonance

Chapter 8: Emotional, Psychological & Spiritual Roots of Disease

Disclaimer

Summary and Concluding Remarks

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Chapter 1: The Da Vinci Acid Reflux Treatment Protocol
The 30-Day GERD Healing Plan!

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Digestive Diseases, 60 million people experience heartburn at least once a month and 25 million experience symptoms daily.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a more serious form of acid reflux, is the most common digestive disorder (Lock et al, 1997) in the United States. Studies (Dent et al, 2005) show that 10-20% of individuals’ experience symptoms at least once a week, and prevalence of GERD is increasing steadily.

As sobering as those statistics are, it’s likely that the prevalence of GERD is underestimated because of the availability of over-the-counter antacids. These permit patients to self-medicate without reporting their condition to a doctor.

Up until recently, heartburn wasn’t taken too seriously, but we now know that heartburn and GERD can have serious and even life-threatening complications, including scarring, constriction, ulceration, and ultimately, cancer of the oesophagus.

Recent studies also show that the damage from poor stomach function and GERD not only extends upward to the sensitive oesophageal lining, but also downward through the digestive tract, contributing to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal problems. IBS is now the second-leading cause of absenteeism at work, behind only the common cold.

Understanding the Oesophagus and Stomach

When we eat, food passes down the gullet (oesophagus) into the stomach. Cells in the lining of the stomach called parietal cells produce hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor. HCl is responsible for the high acidity (pH 1.5 to 3.5) of the stomach contents and is needed to activate the protein-digesting enzyme, pepsin. The acidity also kills much of the bacteria you ingest with food and helps to denature proteins, making them more available for enzymatic digestion. Intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein necessary for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂ in the small intestine.

Normally, a ring of muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus, called the lower oesophageal sphincter, prevents reflux (or backing up) of acid. This sphincter relaxes during swallowing to allow food to pass. It then tightens to prevent flow in the opposite direction.

With GERD, however, the sphincter relaxes between swallows, allowing stomach contents (gastric reflux) and corrosive acid to well up and damage the lining of the oesophagus.

What is Reflux and Oesophagitis?

Acid reflux means that some acid leaks up (refluxes) into the gullet (oesophagus).

Oesophagitis means inflammation of the lining of the oesophagus. Most cases of oesophagitis are due to reflux of stomach acid which irritates the inside lining of the oesophagus.

The lining of the oesophagus can cope with a certain amount of acid. However, it is more sensitive to acid in some people. Therefore, some people develop symptoms with only a small amount of reflux. Whereas some people have a lot of reflux without developing oesophagitis or symptoms.

Is Acid Reflux the same as GERD?

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; sometimes known as GORD in the UK as esophagus is spelt oesophagus), are closely related, but the terms don't necessarily mean the same thing. In this book, we will call it GERD.

Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the oesophagus - the tube that connects the throat and stomach. Acid reflux is more specifically known as gastroesophageal reflux or GERD for short. During an episode of acid reflux, you may taste regurgitated food or sour liquid at the back of your mouth or feel a burning sensation in your chest (heartburn).

Sometimes acid reflux progresses to GERD, a more severe form of reflux. The most common symptom of GERD is frequent heartburn. Other signs and symptoms may include regurgitation of food or sour liquid, difficulty swallowing, coughing, wheezing, and chest pain - especially while lying down at night.

Severe chest pain develops in some cases and may be mistaken for a heart attack.

Symptoms of Acid Reflux (GERD)?

Persistent heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD.

• Heartburn is a burning pain in the centre of the chest, behind the breastbone. It often starts in the upper abdomen and spreads up into the neck or throat
• The pain can last for as long as 2 hours
• Heartburn is usually worse after eating
• Lying down or bending over can bring on heartburn or make it worse
• The pain usually does not start or get worse with physical activity
• Heartburn is sometimes referred to as acid indigestion
• Not everyone with GERD has heartburn

Other symptoms of GERD include the following:

• Regurgitation of bitter acid up into the throat while sleeping or bending over
• Bitter taste in the mouth with possible bad breath and gum problems
• Persistent dry cough. This is due to the refluxed acid irritating the windpipe (trachea). Asthma symptoms of cough and wheeze can sometimes be due to acid leaking up (reflux)
• Ho...

Table of contents

• Chapter 1: The Da Vinci Acid Reflux Treatment Protocol The 30-Day GERD Healing Plan!