The Acid Reflux Episode: GERD, H. Pylori & the Root Cause Deep Dive | Ep 418

If acid reflux keeps showing up, the answer isn’t always “too much acid” and it’s not always as simple as popping antacids either.In this replay episode, Erin breaks down what might actually be driving reflux, from the way digestion moves through the body to the little valve between your stomach and esophagus that can let acid sneak back up where it does not belong. She also gets into why stress, overeating, pregnancy, gut imbalances, bile, sleeping position, and even old emotional patterns can all be part of the picture.If you’ve been avoiding spaghetti sauce, waking up with burning in your chest, or wondering whether H. pylori is the reason for EVERYTHING, this episode will help you zoom out and look at the bigger digestive picture.P.S. Check out Erin’s FREE Digestive Guide to learn the real reasons behind low stomach acid.In this episode:What cocktails, coffee, chocolate, peppermint, overeating, pregnancy, and certain medications all have in commonThe “one-trick pony” problem with running a GI-MAP and calling it root cause careWhy acid-blocking drugs are meant for short-term use, and what happens when stomach acid gets suppressedWhy bitters are one of Erin’s favorite tools for getting digestive juices flowing (plus, the treatment strategies she recommends)Resources mentioned:Get Erin’s FREE Digestive Guide.Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy are now open! If you’re ready to become a certified functional health practitioner, apply now.Uncover the hidden root causes behind bloating, fatigue, and hormone imbalances with The Gut Panel.Join Erin’s 20 day audio course, Manifest Your Wealth to rewrite your money stories and bring more abundance into your life.Apply to work with us 1:1 here.Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop. You can join anytime for less than $2 a day.Want more of Erin?Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/418-acid-reflux-gerd Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi Supplement Powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Creatine (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)