Dietary approaches can be safer, cheaper, and work better than drugs for acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.
For more details on using alkaline water and psyllium, including preferred brands, check out my webinar on reflux (
This is the second in a three-video series. If you missed the previous one, see Do Proton Pump Inhibitors Work for Acid Reflux (GERD)? ( and stay tuned for The Health Benefits of Psyllium, Flaxseeds, and Other High-Fiber Foods (
For even more on pain management, check out my new book How Not to Hurt ( available now for preorders. (All proceeds received from book sales are donated directly to charity.)
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