Ever felt a burning sensation rising in your chest after a hearty meal? You’re not alone. That discomfort is often caused by acid reflux—also known as gastroesophageal reflux.
Drawing from the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a seasoned practitioner explores three primary causes of gastroesophageal reflux and shares tips to help you enjoy meals without digestive discomfort.
3 Main Causes of Acid Reflux
On NTDTV’s “She’s Health” program, Wen-Hao Hsiao from Taiwan’s Dingchang Chinese Medicine Clinic noted that normally, after food passes through the lower esophageal sphincter (cardia) into the stomach, this “gate” closes automatically to prevent stomach acid and food from flowing back into the esophagus. However, overeating can overfill the stomach, or a weakened sphincter may fail to close properly, allowing stomach acid to surge upward and irritate the esophagus, causing discomfort associated with gastroesophageal reflux.
