Acid Reflux

Acid Reflux: A seminar team for 8 years having given over 80 seminars in the US, Dr. John Turner and Kathryne Pirtle discuss the profound epidemic of heartburn/acid reflux and its effect on health. From the endless radio, television, internet and magazine ads dedicated to medication that treats heartburn/acid reflux along with a multitude of related digestive complaints, one would think that poor digestion is normal. In fact, over 20% of people in both the UK and the United States report having these conditions and many people have them without knowing it. In addition to the typical symptom of acid-regurgitation, there are many lesser-known symptoms that will alert you.

Should our entire population succumb to medications that magically “heal” the symptoms of these discomforts, thereby inadvertently expanding the wealth of drug companies? Could it be that there is a great danger in the “purple pill solution” and that the “purple pill” is the wrong answer to this health challenge? What you need to know is that untreated or incorrectly treated acid reflux may lead to other chronic conditions.

Kathryne Pirtle MA: is an Honorary Board Member of the Weston A. Price Foundation. She is a world-class clarinetist, executive director of the Orion Ensemble in Chicago, presents a live internationally broadcast series on Chicago’s WFMT-FM Fine Arts Radio Network and tours throughout North America. She is also is principal clarinetist of the Lake Forest Symphony and frequently performs with the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, the Grant Park Music Festival, The Ravinia Festival Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.Kathy’s career nearly ended because of performance difficulties caused by celiac disease, acid reflux, chronic inflammation and other health problems. “Performance without Pain”, written with Sally Fallon and John Turner, DC tells the story of her trials and recovery. She has been published in the Autism File Global, Advance Magazine (a publication for Physical Therapy), Wise Traditions, International Musician, the ClarinetKathryne writes a blog on her website: performancewithoutpain.com  about issues relating to building health with nutrient-dense foods. She has published an e-book called “Acid Reflux, A National Epidemic and Precursor to Chronic Illness—Achieving Lasting Healing with Nutrient-Dense Foods.”

Dr. John Turner DC, CCSP, DIBCN has more than twenty-five years of experience as a Chiropractic Physician. Combining this with his certifications in both Acupuncture and Sports Medicine and a Board Certification in Neurology, he has created a multifaceted approach to diagnosing and treating patients from all over Chicago-land and the surrounding cities and states.Education has always been an important part of Dr. Turner’s philosophy. He has extensive post-graduate studies in neurology, endocrinology, acupuncture, and nutrition. He has lectured locally and nationally on topics in nutrition, sports medicine and technique. Dr. Turner is a Preceptor for the National University of Health Sciences and as such, helps train gradating Doctors of Chiropractic, refining their clinical skills.