Heartburn - Fast Tract Digestion: Acid Reflux & GERD Diet Cure Without Drugs | Surprising Truth about the Cause of Acid Reflux Explained (Clinically Proven Solution)

I was diagnosed with LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux) in mid-August when I went to an ENT for sore throat that had been hanging on since at least last spring. I sing with a church choir and a community choir, and I was afraid that my sore throat and hoarseness was going to be the end of my singing. The doctor scoped my throat and said all was well except the redness in my throat/vocal cord area. No nodules or lesions or anything. He gave me a prescription for Prilosec to take for 6 weeks twice a day. I had taken Prilosec 7 or 8 years ago when I weighed 75 more pounds than I do now. I had bad heartburn then and trouble swallowing, etc. Had an endoscopy done by gastroenterologist. He said I had a hiatal hernia. He put me on Prilosec and I stayed on it until 6 months after I re-joined Weight Watchers. At that point I had lost about 50 pounds and found that I didn’t need the Prilosec any more. I have stayed on Weight Watcher program, now maintaining for over 6 years. As I progressed with Weight Watchers I began to see the benefits of the whole foods approach of their Simply Filling program and had given up most processed foods long ago. I was really surprised when the doctor said acid reflux in my throat. After taking the Prilosec for a couple of weeks, I started reading everything I could find on the internet about LPR. What I found was a huge variety of conflicting opinions about the causes and cures of LPR. The first thing I saw was the bad effects of the PPIs. I read that they really only addressed the symptoms but not the cause. I quit taking the Prilosec after two weeks. Then I started reading that LPR could be beaten by cutting carbs. At that point I had also heard suggestions from my doctor about all the things I should quit, including caffeine and acidic foods like tomatoes, oranges, etc. I was also told to quit smoking, but I had never smoked in my life. I was not overweight. I had mostly given up processed foods as a member of Weight Watchers. I started cutting carbs and everything else that was mentioned, but it was like a shotgun approach without focus. Then I read Dr. Robillard’s Fast Tract Digestion book and decided this was something do-able. I have been following the program for 3 weeks now and most days have no sore throat at all. I still have some hoarseness, and my doctor said that part does take longer to heal. I wanted to continue following my Weight Watcher program as much as possible. The carbs that I was taking away for FTD weren’t anything I was required to have. The first week was tough. I couldn’t believe I was weighing lettuce. I chose not to eat the recipes and meal plan in the book because they included a lot of things that I gave up a long time ago and didn’t want to go back to them. Instead I used the food charts to figure out the FP numbers on the food that I normally eat and stayed within the 30 point guideline for the first week. Moved up to 40 points the second week since I was having such good results. Now I am trying to stay under 45 and have succeeded most days. The first thing I noticed was that all the flatulence I used to deal with went away. That was an unexpected bonus. I have pretty much gotten rid of the throat pain since starting the diet. As is typical of LPR, I tend to reflux in the daytime when I’m up and about, not at night. I have not had heartburn since i lost over 70 pounds as a Weight Watchers member. The only problems I've had with reflux since I started Fast Tract Digestion was some throat reflux as a result of very strenuous exercise. I am 71, 5'4" tall, and 134 pounds, and in good health, taking no prescription meds except raloxifene for bones. My husband and I have one hike that we regularly do near home. It is short and can be done in an hour, but the first 3/4 mile is loose rock and pretty much straight up, gaining 550′ of elevation in that distance. I always have a runny nose and much throat mucous and resulting sore throat when I do this hike. This is not a problem with the diet. I think I just have to work out how much exercise is strenuous enough to cause reflux and cut back some. I had one other problem the other day. Part of Robillard's plan is to avoid eating large volumes, better to have smaller meals more often. I ate a really big hamburger patty, no bun. I very seldom eat beef, let alone large servings. I had sore throat and discomfort for several hours. Lesson learned.Counting this book, I have read 4 books concerning LPR. To my mind this is the only one that offered a sensible approach. When I went back to my doctor for follow-up, I told him about this plan and even showed him the food trackers to show him what I had been eating. He said he had no doubt that people could solve the problem with LPR through diet. The only problem as he could see it was that only about 2% of the people would do it. This program is not that hard to do. Surely following the plan is better than taking prescription meds with bad side effects.

I have heartburn, bloating, and IBD — or rather, I should say had. This book really was the cure. And I’m kicking myself because I actually bought it in 2018 and finally picked it up in 2023! My bleeding is gone and my energy levels are SKY HIGH. It is unreal how well the puzzle pieces fit together.The author makes a very well researched and well articulated case for the link between SIBO and GERD and other inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases. I lost a LOT of size around my waist by following this diet, and I’m convinced it’s just a reduction of AIR! Gross and awesome! The author makes a very compelling case that bloating is caused by gas that is caused by poorly fermenting carbs.I’ve always felt great eating low-carb but it’s not sustainable. This book is the best because it’s similar to low-carb but specific carbs are OK!!!! This makes all the difference in the world.A couple tips: if you eat according to his meal plan, you won’t be eating enough so please pay attention to that. And at the same time, the recipes are a game changer because this way of eating is very limiting but you have to just get creative. Plus the way you feel makes it worth it.THANK YOU DR NORMAN!!!!!! ❤️ your work is changing lives 1,000%

So, first off, for anyone with GERD--not just occasional reflux--this is a really interesting book. I have GERD (and some other issues) I have done PPIs successfully in the past, but this last round, nothing but diarrhea so was looking for something else. His theory - that some kinds of carbs ferment and cause gas that pushes against the LES--makes sense to me. And, carb queen here, pretty much all I ate, when I stopped the carbs and tried to follow his recommendations, I got (some) relief.Which is the bottom line for me. I would never, ever stick with anything like this if I had not gotten some relief from following his ideas. My problem is that, due other medical issues, I can't "follow" his diet (which is why I paused over the review rating) I really try though, but a) am hungry all the time (can't eat the other foods allowed) and b) I did get reflux from some of his "allowed" foods (i.e., jasmine rice)My thoughts are that for someone who is not restricted dietwise from any food group and suffers GERD, this is well worth a look. As I said, I got relief even barely following his diet (just using the recipes I could do) I might have to go back on a very low dose of a PPI because I still have it, but all in all, this theory is really intriguing. His website has lots of info, including a good Q & A. And he is NOT saying every single carb is evil!One very good aspect of this diet (for me) is portions and measurement. I've never measured anything, but here, it matters. a half cup means a half cup, and an ounce is an ounce, not a big handful. My sense is it makes a difference between having or avoiding symptoms.Anyway, I don't think you need to read through the whole explanation at the start, with diagrams, about digestion adn all that to get the point. I do recommend this and hope one way or another I can make it work for me too!

This guy has got the cause right for sure. I’ve tried everything and nothing worked except for this ! Thank you !!!!

I like the depth of knowledge Of writer. Thanks a lot. For giving this valuable book To needy people. Thanks again.

I am in the process of trying to wean myself from PPI's which I have been on for years. It explains the digestive processes and problems very simply but thoroughly and offers insightful advice on foods to eat or avoid and why.

He has a list of foods that does not ferment. The list includes watermelon, jasmine rice, all proteins and veggies, and some more things.. To really see if this is your problem, go on a only jasmine rice, watermellon, proteins and veggies diet for 3 days. If something changes, then i woud recommend this book. Do not bother buying it otherwise, because the only thing that is worth it is 5 tables with foods in the end of the book...

I am from Germany and there is no comparible book available here. I read it and do the FT Diet since 10/5/15 and it works!I know it is a long way to go to get relief with my LPR but i am very confident. I feel better right now. Thanks Norm!