Heartburn is not too much acid, it's acid in the wrong place.

This episode explains GERD, why PPIs create dependence, and how to fix reflux by restoring physiology, not suppressing it.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why GERD is a mechanical problem, not an acid problem

• How the lower esophageal sphincter and diaphragm form your anti-reflux barrier

• The rebound loop created by chronic acid suppression and hypergastrinemia

• The foods, habits, and medications most likely to trigger reflux events

• A practical two to four week reset to reduce pressure, improve timing, and clear acid faster

• A stepwise taper from PPIs to H2 blockers, including what to expect during rebound

• Simple tools that help in the transition, including baking soda and fennel seed

• When to keep acid suppression and when to talk to your doctor first

Who this episode is for:

• Daily or near-daily heartburn, persistent reflux on medication, or difficulty coming off PPIs

• Listeners who want a physiology-first plan that restores normal digestion

Key takeaway:

Fix the barrier and the timing, not the acid. When physiology is restored, reflux recedes and digestion improves.

Safety first:

Seek care urgently for trouble swallowing, unintentional weight loss, vomiting blood, black stools, chest pain that could be cardiac, or symptoms that do not improve with a responsible trial.

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Cheers,

Dr. Ravi Kumar

What happens when a life-saving cure is discovered, and then given away for a single dollar?

In this Tribulations episode, Dr. Ravi Kumar tells the remarkable story of Frederick Banting, the farm boy turned surgeon whose late-night idea led to the discovery of a method for extracting insulin and saved millions of lives. You’ll travel from the starvation wards of the early 1900s to the sweltering attic lab in Toronto where Banting and Charles Best performed the experiments that changed medicine forever. Dr. Kumar also explores the moral and policy issues that continue to shape insulin access today.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• How diabetes went from a fatal disease to a manageable condition.
• The late-night inspiration that drove Banting to isolate insulin.
• The brutal experiments and the first successful treatment in a dying child.
• Why Banting sold the patent for one dollar, and what that decision means today.
• How insulin’s legacy has been both a triumph of compassion and a failure of modern medicine.

Key Takeaways
• Before insulin, type 1 diabetes was a death sentence; starvation diets only delayed the inevitable.
• Banting’s insight to tie off the pancreatic ducts allowed insulin to be isolated intact.
• His team’s discovery turned childhood diabetes from a fatal disease into a chronic, livable one.
• Banting gave away the patent to keep insulin affordable, but modern pricing has drifted far from his vision.
• The story of insulin reminds us that compassion, not commerce, should guide medical innovation.

References and Further Reading

Visit https://drkumardiscovery.com/podcast for study references, source materials, and related articles on the discovery of insulin, Frederick Banting, and diabetes research.

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Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s the foundation of every system in your body.

In this episode of The Dr Kumar Discovery Podcast, Dr. Ravi Kumar explores the neuroscience, hormones, and daily habits that drive great sleep. You’ll learn how to optimize circadian rhythm, manage sleep pressure, and use proven evidence-based strategies to restore energy, focus, and long-term health.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What really happens in your brain during deep and REM sleep

• How your circadian rhythm and adenosine work together to trigger rest

• Why poor sleep drives insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormone imbalances

• The neuroscience behind light, temperature, and consistency as sleep levers

• How to use magnesium, glycine, L-theanine, and tryptophan safely for better sleep

• When melatonin helps (and when it doesn’t)

• Why CBT-I outperforms sleeping pills for chronic insomnia

• What to know about sleep apnea, the silent disruptor of deep sleep

Key takeaway:

Sleep is not wasted time; it is the nightly maintenance that keeps your brain, metabolism, and mood running at peak capacity. When sleep works, everything else works better.

Whether you’re struggling with insomnia, jet lag, or simply want to wake up sharper, this episode gives you a clear, science-based playbook to take control of your nights and your days.

When to Screen for Sleep Apnea

If you snore loudly, wake up gasping, or experience daytime fatigue, you may have sleep apnea. Take the STOP-BANG questionnaire here: http://www.stopbang.ca/osa/screening.php

If your score is high, talk to your doctor about a formal sleep study. Treating sleep apnea can dramatically improve energy, blood pressure, and long-term health.

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🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3UJhg3Y5jjLP8zO6hbpwfT

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Cheers,

Dr. Ravi Kumar