Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed for GERD, heartburn, and hiatal hernia, can interfere with calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus absorption even after 6-8 weeks of use, potentially leading to osteoporosis and bone fractures; however, natural alternatives such as digestive enzyme support, spinal and neck nerve function assessment, and manual manipulation techniques may help address the root causes of reflux without relying on long-term PPI use.
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Are you taking acid reflux medication long term? Dr. Gerard explains what Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) really do — and why extended use may come with hidden risks. PPIs are commonly prescribed for GERD, reflux, heartburn, and hiatal hernias by dramatically lowering stomach acid. But according to Dr. Gerard, even 6–8 weeks of use may interfere with calcium and magnesium absorption, potentially increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. In this video, he also shares natural approaches that may help address the root cause of reflux and indigestion: ✔️ Digestive enzyme support ✔️ Evaluating spinal and neck nerve function ✔️ Manual techniques for hiatal hernia relief Watch now to learn more about your options and the importance of supporting healthy digestion naturally. #GERD #AcidReflux #HeartburnRelief #DigestiveHealth #PPI #HiatalHernia #NaturalHealth #DrGerard #GutHealth #Wellness CHIROPRACTIC ARTS CENTER OF AUSTIN, P.C. 4131 Spicewood Springs Road #L-3 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 346-3536 https://www.cacaustin.com/
Hi everybody, Dr. Gerard here. Today I want to talk about PPIs. And if you know what that stands for, then I'm sorry because you probably have a significant problem with digestion. PPI stands for proton pump inhibitor. These are a strong medication that inhibits the acidity in your stomach. It probably means that you have esophageal reflux, that you have gird, that you have heartburn. Those all describe the same things. You might have been told you have a hyal hernia. And so what happens is you take these PPIs. The problem is that they lead to long-term use of them.
Even a matter of six to eight weeks can lead to um difficulty in absorbing your minerals, your basic minerals, calcium and magnesium, phosphorus, and that can lead to osteoporosis and bone fractures.
And those are very dangerous and serious health conditions. So what we find is that there are some ways almost always to deal with this indigestion, this reflux, heartburn without the PPIs. It's generally a combination of assessing the spine. You can see what um the nerve supply to the stomach comes from the midback and that controls the amount of acidity produced and then the upper uh part of the neck also has a direct nerve supply to the stomach. Also we we um have luck with certain digestive enzymes specific for your condition and uh and then there's a manual manipulation of the um if there's a h highal hernia. So PPIs are not inevitable and I'm sorry if you have that condition that you have been take had to take them and that you have tried everything and have suffered accordingly and uh hope this helps. Have a great day.
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