Author Archives: Norm Robillard, PhD.

About Norm Robillard, PhD.

Norman Robillard, Ph.D., is a microbiologist who spent 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry before founding the Digestive Health Institute. His goal was to develop holistic treatments for digestive illnesses based on a clear understanding of the underlying causes of disease. Norm was the first to recognize a connection between bacteria in our intestines, nutritional malabsorption and the symptoms of acid reflux. Based on his extensive research, he created the clinically proven Fast Tract Diet System (Fast Tract Digestion Heartburn, Amazon), a safe and effective alternative to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and H2 blocking drugs. Norm received his Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts and completed post-doctoral training at Tufts University.

Breaking Digestive Health News: The Digestive Health Institute Recently Completed a Clinical Study Showing the Effectiveness of a New Type of Diet for Treating Chronic Heartburn (GERD)

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Norm Robillard, PhD.

The Digestive Health Institute, Watertown MA, recently completed a clinical study on a diet with low “fermentation potential” in people with chronic reflux symptoms at least three times per week. We are excited about the results which are summarized in … Continue reading →

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The Connection Between GERD and Asthma

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Norm Robillard, PhD.

After reading a recent CNN article called “Burgers Hinder Breathing” Linking fast food to asthma, I commented that I believe the link between fast food and asthma is no different than the link between acid reflux and asthma. I went … Continue reading →

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