Are millions of us born with a genetic defect that makes us produce too much stomach acid?

Do we just have a major evolutionary design flaw?

And do we need powerful acid-blocking drugs to prevent heartburn and reflux?

I believe that the answer to all of these questions is a resounding "no."

In this week's blog, I'll explain why, but more importantly, show you exactly what you can do to prevent acid reflux and heartburn.

At least 10 percent of Americans have episodes of heartburn every day, and 44 percent have symptoms at least once a month. 

Overall, reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as heartburn) affects a whopping 25 to 35 percent of the US population!

Imagine having a condition with symptoms so severe that you can't leave the house.

Yet your doctor calls it a functional, or psychosomatic, disease -- meaning that it's all in your head.

Frustrating?

You bet!

But it's a very real problem for the 60 million people -- that's 20 percent of Americans -- who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

They're plagued by uncomfortable and often disabling symptoms like bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and pain.

I have lots of patients with IBS, some of whom have suffered for decades without relief.

Their previous doctors couldn't find the cause of the illness, so they were told to just get more fiber or take Metamucil, or were prescribed sedatives or anti-spasm drugs or antidepressants. 

That is NOT the answer.

I've found a better way.