Dr.Park, there is one more very important element to this equation. I had acid reflux for most of my life. I was put on a proton inhibitor called Losec and I continued taking it for years. However, I am now much healthier finding intermittent fasting to help and a better diet, but by accident I discovered something so very simple. My covid challenge, back when a lot of us were isolating in our homes, was to learn a new culture and language. I chose Korean. With it came the Korean eating style. I discovered Kimchi. I had tried many probiotics to help my acid reflux but none worked. I did not know when I first tried Kimchi that it was a probiotic. What I noticed was that my acid reflux was diminished. I ate Kimchi every day, without taking my Losec, for a week and I had no acid reflux anymore. It's been 11 months since my discovery of Kimchi, and that it is a live fermented probiotic and extremely helpful with acid reflux. I now make my own batches of Kimchi and I eat it every day. Perhaps discuss how active probiotics can neutral stomach acid and return it to its natural balance. Thank you for all your hard work to help us. 🙏🌹
@@youlknowmyname I believe it is the Kimchi. Before I discovered Kimchi, I normally ate a lot of cabbage. Fresh cabbage is always in my fridge and I consume it at least 5 out of 7 days per week, cooked or raw in salads. I ran out of my homemade Kimchi this past 3 weeks and even though I consume cabbage almost daily, my acid reflux is returning. Perhaps it doesn't work as a probiotic/acid diminisher for everyone, it works for me. I just made a new batch of Kimchi yesterday. 🌹
1. Lower stress levels 2. Avoid anything that can lower acid production such as stress or medication 3. Optimize nasal breathing 4. Take care of snoring or sleep apnea, lose weight if overweight 5. Get your vitamin d level to above 60 - get more sunlight and/or supplements if needed 6. Go on a low carb diet 7. Promote your body's melatonin production by avoiding screens before bedtime and getting as much sun exposure as possible for vitamin d and mitochondrial melatonin production
Yes I have stuffy nose always taking allergy pills. I had my GB taken out 3/17/20. I have had horrible pain ever since been to 5 GI. They have me deloxitine and now a PPI 20. I hope some day I can get over this. They call my condition dypepesia. I take l-glutamine vitamin D magnesium G, fiber pills and acidophilus.
The stuffy nose, to acid reflux, to poor sleep connection hits 100% for me! Some things I have implemented (I have a few books under my headboard for example). This video is great, and presented in such a non-judgmental way! Sincerely, much appreciated! I’m going to like and subscribe.
I went through absolute hell with sinus issues for years until I went to a homeopath who said I need to treat my stomach. Treating acid reflux fixes my sinuses.
@ibikunlejumoke3003 his name is doctor Vijay Nielsen and he is based in Calgary. Not sure if youtube will let me post it but his business is the Nielsen Clinic. It's worth a Google.
Keto is the worse diet lol please watch videos with dr greger, dr klaper, dr esselstyn, dr neal barnard and barbara o’neill. You will learn alot about health. I love dr berg but the keto diet is going to kill people in the long term.
@@cherie2174 That's all I do eat Organic . Costco's has 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil ( in the darkest bottle ) , because there's close to a brand and bottle look a like .
I’ve suffered from acid reflux for decades and I’ve also had lots of stress in my life as well as sleep apnea. This video makes tons of sense I appreciate everything you said, thank you
Your generosity towards my bad breath and acid reflux is incomparable, you assured me of getting healed just within 2 months and it was so. Thanks a lot Dr Emovon on RU-vid I will keep letting the world know about your good work and about your RU-vid channel…
After 3 years of acid reflux, trying everything, started a carnivore diet and after only 2 weeks forgot about that I had an acid reflux!! Will keep it for few more months until all the ulcers in the stomach and trachea clear , and little by little will start adding other foods and see what I tolerate and what not.
Great video straight to the point.years ago i felt like into a depression than my doctor said now i have anxiety.but ive changed my diet it works big relief.taking natural supplements
Thank you doctor. I never knew that stuffy nose can cause acid reflux, I have sinus issues from very long time and started having acid reflux from last few years. I guess I need to get rid of sinus issues first
Thank you for sharing this. I am in my mid twenties and was diagnosed with UARS, I have fatigue, acid reflux and low vitamin D, and IBS. I have changed my diet and have lost weight. Now just need to treat my reflux and introduce more supplements.
Yes I've hiatus hernia stuffy nose I taken supplements vit d I walk 10 thousand steps a day I was getting shortened breath I've lost a stone in weight also and symptoms have improved improved
Dr Emovon your commitment to helping people with bad breath and acid reflux) is truly remarkable. Thank you for spreading awareness about alternative solutions and providing hope to those who have bad breath and acid reflux. thank you Dr Emovon on RU-vid channel..🌺🌺🌺🌘
I have both acid reflux as well as constant blocked nose, constant breathing issues and a chronic cough, bad sleep patterns, snoring, frequent urination at night and am always tired. Your videos are very interesting and I am going to try your suggestions. Thank you for making these informative videos.
I have a stuffy nose, LPR, and OSA. I have noticed a high correlation between the number of events I have in a night, and severity of LPR symptoms. It all seems linked - stress, sleep, relux. It also seems to be multiple directional. I was shocked when I found out that I had OSA because I am thin and thought that it was only for people who are overweight (same with reflux).
Although being overweight raises your risk of sleep apnea, you can be young, thin, female, and not ever snore and still have severe obstructive sleep apnea. My main point is that it's mainly due to jaw structure narrowing, which I describe in my book, Sleep, Interrupted.
Everything you say is really quite interesting. But there’s one pattern I have noticed that really bothers me in many videos about acid reflux. All done by men. They say don’t wear tight clothing. Women more often than not have to wear bras. Yes they are somewhat tight and it’s a problem, but you have to wear it to fit into society and to feel like you look your best. Nobody ever says anything about that and it’s always men giving these videos on acid reflux. I have found some women, but in general, it bothers me when they do not mention how to handle it. And yes, I do have acid reflux and I’ve been working on it a long time. I’m trying to fix it and I also have sleep apnea and that’s hard to fix too because I can’t deal with the CPAP. And the mouth appliance gave me jaw pain, And I’m slim. And I don’t drink wine and I don’t do any of the things I’m not supposed to. Anyway, I just had to vent a bit not so much at you, but all the videos by men who never talk about the difficulty of wearing a bra when you have acid reflux. Otherwise, thank you very much for all your very wise comments and I have purchased your book and I look forward to reading it and getting some help because today I’m exhausted. Thank you.
Thank you so much for responding to this. I really appreciate it. So do you mean apple cider vinegar and if so, how much in the water and how much water? And so how exactly does that help? So in other words, you undo your bra. Yes I can do that but it means I have to take off everything and then fix it when I have to put it back together. How did you get these tips and how does it help you and for how long?
If you have reflux start using HCl betaine 1500mg a day split in two doses with a meal. Mix 750mg in water and drink twice a day sfter a meal. Fixed all my issues in 2 months
Thank you for this. Two years ago I got an ENT scope - I have wearing away of lower throat caused by LPR. Struggling through 20 years of stomach issues. But now they say two years later it may be causing lung stiffness. Dont drink smoke I take high vitamins D doses in tranches. Will try melatonin. Will raise my bed. Thanks for a clear and caring video. I avoid PPIs but now Im so desperate cuz I have months of breathing issues (sinus swelling) to complicate matters. Thank you again.
Great video with lots of good info. After reading your book on CPAP, I've now realized how my snuffy nose with swollen turbinoids and my severe GERD is interrupting my sleep patterns. You have some great suggestions and I will try them. I have really worked at changing my dinner diet to reduce the acid reflux but I had not connected it to my stuffy nose until watching your video.. Thanks for all your helpful tips.
Thank you for your vedeo, I am having a acid reflux for nearly a year now, The doctor always precribed the gastric tabllets for me, still the same. Am trying some herbal remedies now,hope it works. Thank you.
Yes I have acid reflux which is causing me difficult times sleeping, and stomach swelling. Constant patios as well. I've taken Omeprazole and gas tables but my stomach condition is still not working better for me. Currently, I'm on warm water for little relief.
A cheap and a natural remedy for hyper acidity in the stomach and acid reflux are red apples. Eat red apples for a few days and you will see positive results. It works.
Yes, I do have breathing problems and reflux issues that have sort of gone together. I always thought they were disconnected but your video is making me see that they have all been part of the same set of issues (I believe).
GERD also has a lot to do with intra-abdominal pressure. If someone is trying to inhale or holding their breath when the body needs to exhale, then the pressure will just force the contents of the stomach back up the esophagus in order to make the room that it needs. But doctors won't tell you this, of course.
@@bruhhh._.150 Inhale during trunk extension, exhale during trunk flexion. You want to work with your diaphragm, not fight against it. Look up diaphragmic movement. Tons of videos on RU-vid. Practice breathing exercises so this way of breathing becomes a habit.
I have had acid reflux for a number of years and I have tried everything than have been manufactured for it. The things I found that worked are digestive enzymes and probiotics. Ofcourse I did the other things such as raising my bed head, no late dinners and avoiding all acid inducing foods. The only thing that I don't know how to control is stress. Do you have any suggestions for stress control? Thank you.
Hi......ur post stood out to me as stress is my biggest challenge as well after decades of trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. Turns out that my husband is a narcissist. I don't know if what ur stress comes from but I now know where mine comes from. Try typing in ur stress on here or Google and just c what comes up. That's how I learned about 6 yrs ago. See if u can do searches on what's happening in ur life because when u know, ur better able to address it in many ways. Just wanted to c if I could help. Hope u find some help with whats causing it. Good luck. 👍🏻
Thanks for your great reply. Only recently did I appreciate how important stress and emotional disturbances are to total mental and physical wellness. After I read the book, The Body Keeps The Score by van der Kolk, I have a new perspective on these issues. I also saw some dramatic changes in life outlook and stress levels after seeing what my wife as a life coach is seeing in her clients.
@doctorstevenpark I recently tried stomach enzymes that also contained betaine HCL and it is working well on my acid reflux. It took about 3 to 4 days before it began working, but once my body adjusted to it, I got relief. I am also taking probiotics and ginger. Thank you Dr. Park.
Dr Park thank you so much for this information it is very enlightening & quite logical, I have sinus issues & can understand how it can enhance the acid reflux & will work on a way to reduce the sinuses reactions & see if that will assist in my acid reflux
@@doctorstevenpark I have Gerd, Acid reflux, Erosion Esophagus, Low Stomach Acid and Hiatal Hernia . I am concerned for all of these , but the 2 that worries me the most , would be Acid reflux and 100% Erosion Esophagus , I don't want it to become Barrett's Disease . I have an appt in 3 days to see what my "EGD" results are , doctor took biopsy . I know you are busy doctor , but my splinter or Les . I just want a normal life, haven't had it in 3 1/2 years. I been on youtube trying to figure out , how to heal everything , and you were the only person who given me solid answer. Thank you for everything you have done for myself and everyone else. It becomes stress when you are spending hours or years, to figure out , how to heal.
I was told by an ENT that using fluticasone in combination with Afrin will help unstuff your nose + you won't get addicted to the Afrin (which would happen when used alone). I have been doing this for over a month and haven't noticed any stuffiness during the day. Per my fitbit my deep sleep has increased.
It sounds like you're on the verge of being addicted. Afrin is not meant to be used for more than a few days. Since you're already on the Fluticasone, talk to your doctor about stopping Afrin. If you have rebound nasal congestion, then there are other ways to wean you off Afrin. Ultimately, it sounds like you'll need to see an ENT to address your stuffy nose. Good luck!
For acid reflux, try eating red apple delicious or Fuji apples for a few days and problem solved. That's what my wife and I used to treat acid reflux and the problem never came back.
1. Do whatever you can to lower your stress levels. 2. Avoid anything that can lower acid production such as stress or medications. 3. Optimize nasal breathing. 4. Take care of any snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, as well as lose weight if you’re overweight. 5. Get your vitamin D to a level above 60. Get more sunlight and/or supplement if needed. 6. Go on a very low-carbohydrate diet. This will help you to lose weight, as well as many other health benefits. 7. Promote your body’s melatonin production by avoiding screens before bedtime and as much sun exposure as possible for vitamin D and mitochondrial melatonin production.
To cure acid reflux, try eating red apple delicious or Fuji apples for a few days. That 's what my wife and I used to treat acid reflux and the problem never came back.
I have both. Thanks for your videos. I have been suffering from both sleep apnea and stuffy nose right before bed. I did get a nose procedure to correct a deviated septum and has made it better. I have tried using my CPAP but can't seem to breathe outwards without issue. I Amy going to read your book and hope it helps. Yes these issues have taken a serious toll on me but thanks for your videos. I also have reflux issues as well.
Hi, yes I have gerd and a plugged nose! I’ve for years tried sinus medicine thinking I had sinus infection! My family Dr would give me antibiotics but it didn’t help the burn in my nose, throat mouth tongue! 🤷♀️ Anything you would suggest is worth trying the medication I’m taking Pantoprazole! Thx from 🇨🇦💜
Thanks for your comment. What you're describing is most likely acid reflux, which can reach this sinuses. Even if you take anti-acid medications, stomach juices can still reach the sinuses (and ears and lungs), which still contain other major irritants, such as pepsin, a digestive enzyme.
I am suffering both acid reflux and nasal congestion while sleep. I feel fatigue and irritated during the next day and trouble to focus on office work.
I have acid reflux which I got recently after being vaccinated and having Covid. I do not have a stuffy nose. It comes and goes and at this point I have not taken any medications.
Dr Park I had my gallbladder removed and developed Gerd I was placed on ppi s which caused kidney damage stage 3 I do not have sleep apnea I am at wits ends on how to control my acid reflux mine seems to be the silent type of acid reflux I take vitamin d3 and b12 my gastroenterologist gastroenterologist
My only symptom is minor throat pain thats it, i did an at home Viome stool test which showed my bile acid production isn’t optimal and also my hydrogen sulfide
Diagnosed with apnea 20 years ago, but CPAP didn't work. Recently discovered that using O2 concentrator at night dries out my sinuses and improves breathing and reduces apnea O2 drops
I was going to hit the "save" button, and I accidentally hit the "report" button! It was an accident! Dear RU-vid, undo! Dear Dr. Park, I hope I didn't cause any trouble! It's a great video, thanks!
Hi Doctor Steven You seem to be very knowledgeable person, I have a question if you kindly guide me in this respect. 4 years ago I talked to my ENT specialist about a small lump on my neck. He did biopsy and ultra sound and told me he wasn't sure what it was but it's about 4 cm ad not benign. 2 years later he did again ultra sound and didn't tell me anything about it, now he sent me again for ultra sound and told me the nodules on my thyroid are growing and it is now 5 cm and must be removed immediately since it may be cancerous. At this time I asked him so many questions like: why he wasn't sure what it was 4 years ago. why he said it is not canserous. Why he didn't suggest any medication over the years and now he wants to perform surgery right away????? Well I told him I need some time to think about it because, I don't feel any problem with breathing, eating and speaking and what happens if after the surgery it goes other way around? I shal appreciate your reply.
I have sleep apnea and reflux and have never been thinking about the connection between them. My sleep apnea gets better and can even disappear when I loose weight, although I am not overweight. But reflux gives me also sleep apnea because it irritates my throat and it swells and makes mucus
I have terrible allergies and experience reflux often. I would like to think two are related but only sometimes. Usually an antihistamine like Benadryl helps but it appears Ive developed an intolerance to Benadryl after over use. So I have to sometimes just get through the episode and avoid Benadryl for a time.
I am currently on PPI , but I decided to stop for a week now .I just changed my life style .no more sugar or fried food for me .& I excise .I realised everytime when I come back from excise my pain reduced .
@@jonssu0000 it seems to me that there are two types of reflux. People complain of burning. I and others have the throat clearing annoyance. I tried HCL. i had heartburn for the first time ever. Dr Aviv’s technique helped me. I cut out coffee, alcohol, tomatoes, raw onions for a few weeks. My throat annoying reflux has gone. I’ve stopped PPI. I have one coffee a day and a beer not everyday.
