Bloating, Gas, Constipation, Loose Bowel Movements, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Heartburn

One estimate is that 40% of the US population has some degree of esophageal reflux, with 20% of adults complaining of weekly episodes of heartburn and 7–10% complaining of daily symptoms. Esophageal reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter malfunctions, allowing the backward flow of acid, bile, and other contents from the stomach into the esophagus.

Fortunately there are some tried and true NATURAL remedies for heartburn.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Over 40 million Americans who have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bowel movements are an important topic. Some experts report that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 10–20% of the general population. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by a group of symptoms in which abdominal pain or discomfort is associated with a change in bowel pattern, such as loose or more frequent bowel movements or diarrhea, and/or hard or less frequent bowel movements or constipation.

Gender plays a clear role as more than 80 percent of IBS patients are women between 20 and 55 years old. The financial burden of IBS is high. In the United States IBS results in an estimated $8 billion in direct medical costs and $25 billion in indirect costs annually.

Again, fortunately there are some proven natural remedies for IBS. We discuss these in the podcast.

About My Super Healthy Human Podcast, Guest Speaker: Dr. John Dempster

Dr. John Dempster, an expert in gastrointestinal health, joins me for the Super Healthy Human Podcast.  John is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor and the Founder and of The Dempster Clinic –Center for Functional Medicine. 

Dr. Dempster, ND focuses on a Functional Medicine model when treating patients who suffer from various conditions such as mental illness, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and more.  As a strong believer in integrative and evidence based medicine, Dr. Dempster, ND has also completed an advanced fellowship in Functional, Regenerative, and Anti-Aging Medicine.

In addition to working with patients at his Toronto-based clinic, Dr. Dempster, ND is also the co-founder of The Mental Wellness Summit, and The Mental Wellness Tribe, one of the world’s largest web-based forums that provides, natural solutions and root cause resolution for mental illness. When not working, Dr. Dempster, ND enjoys spending time with family.

Learn more about Dr. Dempster and his protocols by visiting:  https://thedempsterclinic.com