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Reflux? Hiatal Hernia? Don't Drink This!
If you have acid reflux or hiatal hernia you want to avoid this drink.
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What is it? Alcohol.
Why is it a problem?
1. Alcohol relaxes the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) that prevents reflux from occurring up into your esophagus from your stomach. The sphincter to work needs to be toned; when it relaxes it allows the movement of stomach contents to back up into your esophagus - reflux. It also worsens or can contribute to a hiatal hernia.
2. Alcohol…
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