
Backyard Health
A show about integrative and functional nutrition topics for regular people to achieve optimal health.
Backyard Health
Release the Valve–How to Rewire Digestion, Calm the Reflux & Heal the Gut Wall: Digestive Wellness Series | Ep. 31
You don’t need to live on Tums. And reflux doesn't have to mean forever — when you understand the system.
In Part 2 of this upper GI series, Erin walks you through the 5R functional healing framework — the exact method she uses with clients to address reflux at the root and finally relieve pressure, inflammation, and digestive chaos.
You’ll learn:
- How to remove symptom triggers without starving or fearing food
- What to replace when stomach acid and enzymes are missing
- How to reinoculate your microbiome without making reflux worse
- Which herbs and supplements help repair the gut lining (and what to avoid with SIBO or gastritis)
- Daily lifestyle practices to rebalance vagus nerve tone, improve motility, and reduce pressure from above and below
We’ll also cover:
- What to eat (and not eat) when healing the esophagus and stomach lining
- Why posture, sleep position, and nervous system support are non-negotiable
- How to know if you’re ready to start weaning off acid blockers (with practitioner guidance)
If you’re ready to step off the PPI hamster wheel, calm the chaos, and trust your digestion again — this is the roadmap.
Mentioned in this episode:
- DGL, marshmallow root, aloe vera, and mucosal healing strategies
- Nervous system tools to support digestion (vagus nerve, sleep, breathwork)
Links & Resources For This Episode:
Digestive Wellness Series–
Episode 24: The Gut-Hydration Link No One’s Talking About: Digestive Wellness Series
Episode 26: How Gut Imbalances Sabotage Your Metabolism: Digestive Wellness Series
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