With humor, illustrations, and empowerment, Let's Be Real About Reflux lays out in simple terms the complicated causes of reflux . The author, Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, explains how his focus as a naturopathic physician is on finding the root cause of a person's heartburn, considering all aspects of the patient's medical, dietary, behavioral, emotional, and pharmacologic history. In this book, GI physiology is described, standard treatments are critiqued, and diagnostic tests are explained. This thorough evidence-based review of lifestyle and natural medicine options for treatment is a treasure for physicians and heartburn sufferers alike.
About the Author :
Steven Sandberg-Lewis received his doctorate from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, now the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon, USA in 1978. He has been in continuous private practice for 45 years and is in his third decade as a professor of gastroenterology at NUNM. He is frequently interviewed and lectures nationally and internationally at seminars and webinars. In addition to Let's Be Real About Reflux, he is the author of the textbook, Functional Gastroenterology: Assessing and Addressing the Causes of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (2017 second edition). Sandberg-Lewis is one of the founders of the GastroANP, the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. The GastroANP has recently completed the arduous task of creating a fellowship exam. Dr. Sandberg-Lewis will be in the first group of physicians to take the FABNG fellowship exam in Fall 2023. In addition to working with patients in Oregon and California where he is licensed to practice Naturopathic Medicine, he conducts educational consultations with physicians and people suffering from digestive disorders throughout the other 48 states and internationally. His websites include: www.hmmpdx.com and www.functionalgastroenterology.com
Review :
"Finally, a book that offers real solutions for reflux sufferers. Instead of a one-size-fits-all acid suppression approach, you are taken on a journey of understanding the various reasons why your body is giving you reflux symptoms. Surprise, not all of them are acid related! I will definitely be recommending this excellent resource to my reflux patients."
-Nirala Jacobi, ND
The SIBO Doctor, Host of the SIBO Doctor Podcast Director, Biome Clinic, New South Wales, Australia
"Thank you, Dr. Sandberg-Lewis, for the gift of this book. The conventional approach to treating reflux is not only inadequate but harmful. It not only makes no attempt to find root causes but actually ignores basic GI physiology. There is a great need for the depth of insight and practical treatments of Let's Be Real About Reflux."
-Leo Galland, MD, Board-certified in internal medicine
Author, The Allergy Solution
Pioneer in studying the impact of intestinal microbes (the gut microbiome) and intestinal permeability ('leaky gut") on health and disease
"This is amazing!!! Dr. Sandberg-Lewis has written the most complete and useful text about the common condition of reflux. The text is not only inclusive and detailed but also brings readers the information they need to make decisions about diagnosis and treatment options."
-Paul S. Anderson, ND
Naturopathic physician, author of Cancer: The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment
Creator of ConsultDrA.com, a continuing education website and Advanced Applications in Medical Practice (AAMP) Conferences
"The main paradigm for acid reflux treatment has been simplified to PPIs for far too long. In this extremely timely and needed book, Dr. Sandberg-Lewis explains the causes of heartburn and offers many valuable and lesser-known treatments. Well-organized and easy to read, Let's Be Real About Reflux evaluates the research, makes the complex simple, and does it all in a fun and light-hearted way. This is the must-have book for both patients and practitioners dealing with reflux."
-Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, Lac
Instructor, Advanced Gastroenterology, National University of Natural Medicine IBS Board of Advisors and Faculty Member, GI Health Foundation
Author of the free educational website siboinfo.com
"Dr. Steven Sandberg Lewis is a legend in the field of natural approaches to gastroenterology. His books are required reading for any natural medicine practitioner and have always sat prominently, well-worn and well-loved, on my desk. Let's Be Real About Reflux is an indispensable resource for gastroenterologists as well as those suffering from this common malady."
-Joshua Z. Goldenberg, ND, FABNG
Researcher, Brain Injury Research Solutions and Helfgott Research Institute
Naturopathic Doctor, Goldenberg GI Center
"Open the book, start reading, and take the deep dive into reflux."
-Leonard B. Weinstock, MD, Board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology Physician, Specialists in Gastroenterology, St. Louis, Missouri
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
