12/10/2025
I used PPI's for 20+ years. It got to the point that I couldn't digest anything. Some months ago, Rachael Lin Cairn introduced me to digestive bitters which have changed. my. life! It took a little work getting off of the PPIs but once I did it's been amazing!
The root cause of heartburn is the opposite of what you've been told.
Conventional treatment typically includes medications that lower stomach acid to temporarily relieve symptoms, but the true cause of heartburn is typically an underproduction of acid.
Why would you treat a symptom caused by low stomach acid by lowering it further?
The top causes of low stomach acid include:
-Poor diet
-A suppressed immune system
-Antacids
-Low-salt diets
-Potassium deficiency
-Zinc deficiency
-Iodine deficiency
-Eating too frequently
If you suspect you may have low stomach acid, try a splash of apple cider vinegar (ACV) before meals. Studies show ACV may improve stomach acidity, helping you break down food more efficiently and absorb nutrients better.
