How to Safely Get Off PPI's and Heal Acid Reflux
Let me guess:
You’re stuck on your PPI. Maybe one. Maybe two. Maybe THREE a day. Tums? Yep. Antacids? Every purse pocket. You don’t eat past 6PM, sleep on a wedge, and still feel like a ticking acid time bomb.
And every time you try to quit your PPI?
🔥 Acid flare. 😱 Fear. 🚫 Back on the pill.
Sound familiar?
You’re not crazy. And you’re definitely not alone.
I’ve worked with hundreds of clients just like you. Some had acid reflux for 20+ years. Others had been told by prestigious hospitals that PPIs were their only option. And guess what?
They got off their PPIs.
And their acid reflux is GONE.
Let me show you exactly how we did it.
The Real Reason You Can’t Get Off Your PPI (It’s Not What You Think)
Spoiler alert: It’s not just the meds. It’s the fear.
Fear of pain. Fear of going backward. Fear your body can't handle life without the pill.
That fear is valid. Because if you've had acid reflux for decades, your body has learned to rely on the PPI like a crutch.
But here’s the truth:
PPIs don’t fix acid reflux. They just suppress your stomach acid.
When you stop them cold turkey? Your body freaks. Rebound acid floods back. You feel worse. So, you assume the PPI is saving you.
This is where mainstream medicine gets it WRONG.
Because the problem isn't too much acid.
It’s that your body has ROOT CAUSES creating reflux in the first place — and no one’s addressed them.
So let’s change that.
Root Causes of Acid Reflux (Low Acid, Mold, and SIBO)
Most reflux cases aren’t caused by high stomach acid. In fact, they’re often caused by low stomach acid.
Let that sink in.
Low acid leads to:
- Poor digestion
- Fermentation
- Pressure buildup
- Reflux
Add in SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), H. pylori, mold exposure, sluggish bile, and a stressed-out vagus nerve?
You’ve got a perfect storm.
Common hidden causes of acid reflux:
- H. pylori infection (poorly tested in hospitals)
- Mold toxicity
- Candida overgrowth
- SIBO
- Bile acid dysfunction
- Vagus nerve dysregulation
These don’t show up on standard labs. That’s why we test FUNCTIONALLY.
Inside our Better Belly Blueprint, we walk clients through exactly how to test for and remove these.
Because until you fix what’s driving the reflux? That pill will keep you trapped.
The KEYWORD Strategy: How We Reverse Acid Reflux for Good
At Better Belly Therapies, we use a 3-phase process to get our clients OFF PPIs — and feeling free.
Phase 1: Find the Root Causes
We test for hidden drivers using functional labs. (Think: stool testing, SIBO breath tests, mold testing.)
Then we tailor protocols to kill bugs, balance bile, restore stomach acid, and soothe the gut lining.
Phase 2: Heal While Still on the PPI
Yep. You stay ON your PPI while your gut heals. We don’t rip the rug out.
Because healing is safer — and more effective — when your body isn’t inflamed.
As symptoms fade (less burping, less reflux even with trigger foods), we prep for taper.
Phase 3: The Safe Taper Plan
When your gut is ready, we gradually reduce the PPI. Like:
- 3 pills/day → 2.5 pills → 2 → 1.5 → 1
- OR alternate doses (e.g., 2 pills M/W/F, 1 pill T/Th/Sat)
We customize this based on symptoms, health history, and comfort level.
This isn’t fast. But it WORKS.
And if reflux returns? We look for the why. We adjust. We don’t panic.
Real Client Stories: From 40 Years of Reflux to ZERO Symptoms
Andrea had reflux for 20 years.
On PPIs. Told she’d need them forever.
We worked together. Three months later? Off her PPI. No symptoms.
Dawn had 40 years of reflux. GONE.
Another client was on three PPIs a day. We used our KEYWORD strategy to get her off all three.
No flare. No fear. Just freedom.
They didn’t do it by guessing. They did it by testing, healing, and tapering with intention.
Want to do the same?
Learn more about the Better Belly Blueprint
Why Your Doctor Isn’t Helping You (And Why That’s Not Your Fault)
Your GI doctor isn’t trying to keep you sick.
They just aren’t trained to look deeper.
Hospitals use poor H. pylori tests. They don’t test for mold. They don’t know about vagus nerve regulation.
They follow guidelines. PPIs are “safe.”
But you know better.
You feel the anxiety. The fear of eating. The cost of not getting real answers.
So stop waiting for someone else to fix this. Take the reins.
You can do this. And we can help.
Want to Finally Get Off Your PPI? Here’s What to Do Next
If you’re ready to:
- Test for what’s REALLY causing your reflux
- Get a custom plan (no more guessing)
- Heal your gut while staying safe
- Taper your PPI without fear
...then the Better Belly Blueprint is for you.
You can do it DIY, or join our coaching for support.
Inside the Blueprint:
- Choose your labs with our Lab Chooser Tool
- Order tests at near-wholesale pricing
- Learn to read your labs like a pro
- Customize protocols to your exact needs
We’ll even show you when it’s time to taper — and how.
Join the Better Belly Blueprint here
Quick Recap: How to Get Off Your PPI Safely
- PPIs don’t fix reflux. They suppress it.
- Reflux has root causes (H. pylori, mold, SIBO, low acid).
- Most doctors don’t test for these.
- The KEYWORD strategy = Test → Heal → Taper.
- Real people have done it (20+ years of reflux... gone).
- You don’t need to suffer forever.
FAQs
Can low stomach acid cause reflux? Yep. Low acid leads to poor digestion, fermentation, pressure buildup, and reflux. It’s a major root cause.
What if I’ve been on a PPI for years? You’re still a candidate for healing. We’ve helped clients on PPIs for 20+ years.
How long does it take to get off a PPI? It depends on your body. Some take weeks. Others take months. We follow your gut’s pace.
Do I have to stop my PPI right away? Nope. We have you stay on it until your symptoms improve. Then we taper gently.
Is the Better Belly Blueprint just for reflux? No! We help with bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, hormone issues, and more.
Written by Allison Jordan, FDN-P
Gut health specialist and founder of Better Belly Therapies
Helping women heal gut issues they’ve been told to “live with” since 2018.
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