Weaning off a proton pump inhibitor isn't about white-knuckling through symptoms. It's about tapering slowly enough that your acid-producing capacity downshifts gradually, while actively supporting the mechanisms that keep acid where it belongs. In this post, Molly walks you through exactly how to do that, the research behind acid rebound, the foundation to build before you lower a single milligram, and the stepwise tapering framework she uses with her clients.

Just diagnosed with GERD, acid reflux, or LPR and feeling overwhelmed? A registered dietitian who healed her own reflux shares the exact first steps to take after a diagnosis, from understanding your reflux type and getting the right testing to supporting your nervous system, using medications strategically, and identifying root causes. Learn how to create a personalized plan that goes beyond symptom management and supports lasting healing

If your acid reflux reliably flares before your period, worsened when you started birth control, or seemed to appear out of nowhere in your 40s — there's a physiological reason no one has explained to you. Your Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), the valve that keeps stomach acid where it belongs, is directly influenced by estrogen and progesterone. When your hormones shift, so does your barrier. This isn't in your head. It's physiology — and once you understand it, you can build a strategy around it.

Your reflux symptoms are not just about food. The vagus nerve directly regulates your LES, digestion, and stomach motility — which means chronic stress can worsen reflux even on a perfect diet. In this article, Molly Pelletier breaks down the science behind the nervous system-GERD connection and shares four FLORA strategies to help restore vagal tone, strengthen LES support, and calm reflux at the root.

If you have GERD or LPR, fiber works differently for you — and the research proves it. Discover how soluble fiber buffers pepsin, supports motility, and targets the real root causes of reflux.

Most digestive supplements are built for general comfort. Sequoia Soothe was formulated differently — here's the science behind every ingredient and exactly what it does in your body.

Most reflux advice doesn't work for LPR. Here's the supplement protocol that targets pepsin, repairs mucosal tissue, and actually addresses silent reflux at the root.

Most acid reflux isn’t caused by too much stomach acid—it’s caused by a weakened lower esophageal sphincter (LES). When this “barrier” isn’t properly supported due to stress, poor breathing, or excess abdominal pressure, acid can escape into the esophagus. By addressing these root causes instead of just suppressing acid, you can start strengthening your body’s natural defense against reflux.