A Hidden "Connection" to our LES

Good morning my friends . . .

So, for the past weeks and a half . . . we've been talking about "Antacids" . . . "stomach acid" . . . and our "lower esophageal sphincter" (LES)

We also discovered that our GI health is an important factor in this equation of "fixing" our "acid reflux", heartburn, indigestion and belching . . .

And then we spoke of ways we can get some "relief" . . .

But . . . there's another factor and "connection" . . . that NO ONE talks about.

And that would be the "connection" between our LES and our "sinuses"!!!

You see . . . "IF" . . . you have an LES issue . . . then you MOST LIKELY have "sinus" problems also like . . .

"CHRONIC SINUSITIS"

"CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS" (CRS)

"NOSE POLYPS"

Or even just a minor "constant sniffing"

You know . . . "post nasal drip" goin' on . . .

So, what causes this "connection"???

Well . . . remember we spoke of the bacteria called . . . H. pylori . . . being the bacteria that causes the "lower esophageal sphincter" (LES) to lose its elasticity???

Which in turn . . . allows "acid" and this bacteria to "back up" into the esophagus causing "acid reflux" and more???

Well . . . when H. pylori gets into our throat and sinuses . . . it can cause the issues I listed above . . .

Studies have shown that H. pylori DNA is found in Sino-nasal mucosa and nasal polyps of patients with chronic sinusitis . . . and . . . chronic rhinosinusitis.

So, in theory . . . "IF" . . . you fix one . . . you'll fix the other.

So, how does this work you ask???

Well . . . the whole "back up" process of stomach acid causes "inflammation" . . . which causes "swelling" of the throat and nose "membranes" . . .

Which blocks and prevents normal drainage of the "sinuses".

And this "trapped" mucus creates a breeding ground for bacteria (like H. pylori) . . . increasing the risk of "sinus infections".

And the surprising part is this . . . many people that have "sinus issues" . . . don't have symptoms of "acid reflux" . . .

Why you ask???

Well . . . remember this past week I told you that we can also have "SILENT REFLUX" . . . and NOT KNOW we have an LES issue.

So, "IF" you have a stuffed up nose . . . that doesn't go away when you try to blow it . . . or NOTHING comes out when you blow your nose.

This my friends . . . is a "lower esophageal sphincter" issue . . . along with a GI issue!!!

So, if you'd like to know what "natural" remedies I've found for this illness . . . after all my years of research . . .

DM me for that info.

Now . . . I'll be taking the next few weeks off to be with family and friends for the Holidays . . .

But . . . I'll be back on January 5th 2026 . . . with more IMPORTANT information for you and your health.

So, PLEASE be safe and healthy over this holiday season . . . and remember to be "mindful" in your world.

AND . . . the COTTAGE FOOD STAND . . . WILL . . . BE OPEN OVER THE HOLIDAYS FOR YOUR FESTIVE NEEDS!!!

Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a safe NEW YEAR!!!

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