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If you have acid reflux or GERD and also suffer from heart palpitations, this data is for you.Back in the early 1900s, Ludwig von Roemheld coined the Roemheld Syndrome where he described a cluster of cardiovascular symptoms (think heart palpitations, tachycardia, dizziness, vertigo and elevated blood pressure) that were stimulated by gastrointestinal (gut) changes. The gut symptoms included gas, bloating, constipation, hiatal hernia and more.Roemheld explained how gut imbalance compresses the...

We know that being hydrated is a good idea, but where did the recommendation for 8 glasses of water come from?How much water do we really need and does it affect your weight?Drinking water causes your to burn more calories for about an hour. We can be strategic and us this data, but let's look at some more research first.A study had individuals drink 2 glasses (1/2 litre) of water before a meal and they burned 24% more calories despite being completely inactive during the time evaluated. Part...

Can you really "cure" type 2 diabetes? Can you keep your blood sugar stable and "wake up" your pancreas even if you've had the disease for a decade?The answer is "yes" per Dr Roy Taylor who wrote a book on it. The mechanism of how he reversed type 2 diabetes is what is so interesting. If you have type 2 diabetes, have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or have had gestational diabetes, this data is for you.Here's some data:Your liver helps to maintain your blood glucose levels in resp...

Is your stomach causing your heart palpitations? Probably yes. Finally a cardiologist confirms the association between hiatal hernia and heart palpitations. Watch Dr. Vikki new video on the topic.*Summary of the video**Stomach-related palpitations can be caused by a hiatal hernia or inflammation of the gut, and can be treated through natural modalities to address root causes without drugs or surgery.*00:00If you've experienced heart palpitations, pressure in your chest, and visited the ER onl...

Hiatal Hernia Syndrome can be composed of a variety of symptoms that are severe and can result in visits to the ER. Most often patients I meet have had one or more ER visits because they were convinced they were having a heart attack. Once that's ruled out, patients are often then diagnosed with anxiety and put on dangerous medications.Almost standardly the patient is minimally given an acid blocker like omeprazole, which unfortunately can be the exact wrong treatment since their problem...

No matter your age, it's not too soon.7 Steps:1. Physical activity - especially resistance training to build lean muscle2. Healthy diet - think Mediterranean diet and especially avoid highly processed foods. Ensure you don't have a gluten sensitivity.3. Little to no alcohol - recent research has revealed there is no healthy level of alcohol. 4. Don't smoke. Nothing more needs to be said.5. No sugar - it's inflammatory, weakens the immune system and has no redeemable qualities.6. Social i...