My Personal Journey
Hi folks, it’s been a while since I last wrote on my blog. I’ve been eyeing a topic of interest to me and thought it might help somebody. I have found an interesting article on managing my acid reflux—a Simple Exercise to Strengthen the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Eliminate Gastroesophageal Reflux: An Autobiographical Case Report. I reached out to Eric Karrfalt to see if he could provide a picture of the setup. However, he never got back to me. Anyway, I practiced the setup for about a year, and I did notice my acid reflux going away.
Meanwhile, I visited the ENT a few times, and he noted that my inflammation had subsided. I’m not a medical professional, and it’s a personal account of how I worked on my well-being. Please consult a medical professional before attempting the steps outlined below.
How I Solved Acid Reflux?
After carefully reviewing the autobiographical case report, I realized that it’s about resistance training, specifically for the esophageal tube connecting to the stomach. The idea is to keep the head below my stomach in a kneeling posture. (I’ll have a diagram below) Then kneel on a platform while eating your meal. My favorite time is during breakfast because I set myself up with Oatmeal.
I curated a list of my top ingredients for Oatmeal
- Bob’s Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- Viva Naturals Organic Psyllium Husk Powder
- Non Fortified Nutritional Yeast Flakes
- Anthony’s Organic Wheatgrass Powder
- New Zealand Honey Co. Raw Manuka
- Raisins
- Organic Valley, Organic Whole Milk
While visiting my ENT, he recommended I use mint chocolate rescue after eating to prevent acid from coming up. I tried both techniques together and saw restorative results. If you found the experience helpful, let me know if it helped you feel better throughout the day.
