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If you are popping antacids every day, or you have been on a reflux medication for months or years and nobody has ever sat you down and walked you through a real plan to fix the problem at its source, this episode is for you.

Most reflux advice targets symptoms. This is a five-step clinical framework that targets the actual drivers of reflux.

In this episode, I’m going to walk you through my five-step plan for reducing acid reflux naturally, addressing the mechanical, dietary, behavioral, and neurological root causes, not just the symptoms.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - How to Fix Acid Reflux Naturally Without Medication
1:05 - Step 1: Stop Eating Within 3 Hours of Bedtime
3:13 - Step 2: Identify Your Personal Trigger Foods
5:59 - Step 3: Elevate the Head of Your Bed the Right Way
8:20 - Step 4: Address the Stress That Is Fueling Your Reflux
9:21 - Why High-Stress Professionals Experience More Reflux
11:10 - Step 5: Reassess Your PPI Medication With Your Doctor
13:21 - Your Action Plan: What to Start Tonight


❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Q: Why do I still have reflux even when I avoid every food on the trigger list?

A: Reflux triggers are partially individual. Generic avoidance of every food on a standard list often causes unnecessary restriction while missing the real culprit. A structured two-week elimination and reintroduction process identifies exactly which foods affect you.

Q: Does stress actually cause acid reflux or does it just make it feel worse?

A: Stress physiologically worsens reflux. Chronic stress increases stomach acid production, slows gastric emptying, and heightens the sensitivity of the esophageal lining. No dietary change fully resolves reflux when the nervous system is on high alert.

Q: Is it safe to stay on a proton pump inhibitor long term?

A: Long-term PPI use without reassessment has been associated with reduced absorption of magnesium and calcium, increased susceptibility to certain infections, and potential effects on bone density. If you have been on a PPI for more than eight weeks, a conversation with your doctor about whether you still need it is overdue.


📱 RESOURCES
Website: www.drmelona.com
Books By Dr Mel Ona: https://drmelona.com/media/
Patient Resources: https://drmelona.com/patient-portal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelonagi

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ABOUT DR. MEL ONA:

I’m Dr. Mel Ona, a board-certified gastroenterologist with graduate training in nutritional biochemistry and metabolism. I founded Ohana Gastroenterology and have treated over 10,000 patients across nine years of clinical practice. My focus is evidence-based digestive health, nutrition science, and disease prevention.


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