Soothe Heartburn & GERD NaturallyÂ
Heartburn and GERD touch 60 million Americans monthly—acid splashing up, irritating your esophagus. At Kansas City Integrative Health (KCIH) in Overland Park, we don’t silence it with endless antacids. Our naturopathic heartburn relief Kansas City calms the fire at its source: weak lower valve, slow digestion, stress, or trigger foods. Enjoy meals again—without worry or wake-ups.
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Heartburn strikes when stomach acid refluxes upward, while GERD is chronic: erosive (visible damage) or non-erosive (symptoms without scars).
Often, the go-to treatment for heartburn and GERD are PPI medications (proton pump inhibitors).Â
PPIs like omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), or lansoprazole (Prevacid) drop acid fast and heal erosions short-term—FDA approved for only 4-8 weeks max. Yet millions stay on them years, inviting trouble: bone-thinning osteoporosis (fracture risk up 40%), nutrient shortages (B12, magnesium, iron), kidney disease (20% higher chronic risk), even Alzheimer’s links from altered gut-brain signaling. Even more, up to 50% develop SIBO—bacterial overgrowth causing bloating, diarrhea, more reflux—as the chronic low stomach acid lets bugs thrive. Rebounds hit 70% when stopping cold.
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Needless to say, using only medication treatment can cause just as many if not more problems.Â
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Alternatives? We're here to help. We improve symptoms sustainably: fewer burns, better sleep, lighter days. Testing pinpoints yours—stool for H. pylori/SIBO, food sensitivities, nutrient levels (zinc, B vitamins), or even low stomach acid.Â
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Your digestion can feel easy again. We reduce flares, heal lining, prevent return—naturally, safely off PPIs.Â
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