Beyond the Pill: Why Fasting Fixes Chronic Acid Reflux

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Mar 25, 2026 · 23m

While traditional medicine often treats acid reflux as a simple chemical imbalance of too much acid, modern research suggests that the root cause for many is actually mechanical. This episode dives into the "physics" of digestion, explaining how gallbladder surgery, stomach stretching, and the timing of meals create a "traffic jam" in the gut that pills can’t always fix. By understanding the role of the "Gut Housekeeper" and the phenomenon of the "Acid Pocket," listeners will learn why intermittent fasting and reduced meal frequency are becoming powerful tools for reclaiming digestive health…