> << What is reflux esophagitis, does anyone know?? Also what if anything should > be done for the inflammation mentioned here? Or would a paleo diet alone > help reduce the inflammation? >> Don's recent link to Dr Freed's article on lectins in BMJ show how lectins aggravate gastro-esophageal -reflux-disease GERD. Actually it was referring more to duodenal and gastric ulcers. Lectins are high in non-paleo foods. They can cause increased stomach acid secretion, break down the protective stomach mucus and promote proliferation of bacteria (the bug helicobacter can cause ulcers). Expect it to take months to feel better. Follow your doctor's advice. Ben Balzer "The ideal diet for any animal is that which it eats in the wild. Humans are no exception." "Ask a doctor dietitian how to lose weight and you'll be told to eat bread, corn, soy, cereals etc.. Ask a farmer how to fatten an animal and you'll be told to feed it bread, corn, soy, cereals etc. There is a discrepancy that needs explanation."