Hiatal Hernia and Treatment
Listen to Dr. Siegfried talk about Hiatal Hernia and Treatment in the recording above.
Could this be you? Any chance you may have any of these symptoms? Brief shortness of breath when walking upstairs, or getting going during exercise, or filling up really fast when you eat, then being hungry surprisingly a little later? Acid reflux? The need to suddenly have a bowel movement and you need to get to the toilet fast? A little shortness of breath when you initially lay down at night, then you are ok once you get settled? Gas, belching, burping, bloating? Atrial fibrillation? It is quite common, especially in people over 50 and also among women who have had children. It occurs when part of your stomach sits on top of your diaphragm, which has stretched due to pregnancy, sports like soccer, car accidents, or other injuries. Because of this, you may not digest your food properly and can have a lot of gas because of the indigestion.
For treatment, chiropractic adjustment of the neck and midback to insure proper nerve supply to the diaphragm. Also, at each visit I “adjust” the stomach by gently pulling down on your diaphragm. This provides immediate relief for women—actually anyone–who notices briefly getting short of breath, etc. In the morning, drink a glass of water, let it go down into your stomach and then tap your heels on the floor. You may hear your stomach “gurgling” as the water drains out of your stomach or even “pulls it down” temporarily. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in water per meal may help. If not, use Digestplex from www.wholefoodformulas.com. Referral code gsiegfried at checkout. Ligaplex II from Standard Process will feed the diaphragm tissues. We carry these supplements at the clinic, but you can order online also at www.standardprocess.com. Go to Patient Direct and use code: CYEVDH to get approved to order.