Heartburn is a common symptom that many people experience from time to time. It occurs when acid in the stomach flows backward into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as burning, regurgitation, and sometimes chest pain. When the condition is chronic, it can lead to damage and narrowing of the esophagus and even cancer. If you […]
What Heartburn is Really Telling You About Your Digestion Read More »
So often I hear people say they have heartburn, indigestion, reflux or frequent upset stomach and add “but it’s really no big deal, I just pop a Tums” (or Prilosec or other OTC or prescribed medication). “It’s just more of an annoyance than anything!” But it is a big deal, and it is not just
Stomach Symptoms: Not Just an Annoyance Read More »
There are many remedies for the symptoms of heartburn, reflux and indigestion. While some of those are prescriptions or symptom-masking options, they do not get to the heart of why you have indigestion, heartburn or reflux in the first place. While the meds sop up excess “acids” and make you feel better, they are not
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With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here! We need to digest what we consume, period. The foods we eat are intended to build tissues and bone, and repair damaged or diseased tissues or organs.
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As one of many costly health disorders in the US, GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) and heartburn, are costing Americans billions of dollars every year! It’s time to put the fire out! Unable to find any current fiscal impact studies, I relate the last – 2009 study: It is estimated at that time we were spending
Beyond Antacids and PPI’s – Putting The Fires Out Read More »
May 10, 2010 a news report with CBS News highlighted the increasing concern about the overuse of acid stopping medications such as Prilosec and Nexium. In their report they stated that more than 50% of prescriptions are unnecessary and there is mounting concern about some of the side effects. They cited an Archives of Internal
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