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Podcast Episode 192 After 20 Years of Reflux, Someone Finally Asked Why

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After 20 years of acid reflux, worsening symptoms, and repeated medication changes, one patient was still struggling. The reflux had become so severe that she was experiencing nausea, vomiting, disrupted sleep, and even losing her voice. What changed? Someone finally started asking why. In this episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia discuss a patient’s

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Stomach Symptoms: Not Just an Annoyance

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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

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Remedies for Heartburn, Reflux and Indigestion

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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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Dangers of Heartburn & Reflux

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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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Beyond Antacids and PPI’s – Putting The Fires Out

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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

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Acid Stopping Medications and Malnutrition

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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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Podcast Episode 192 After 20 Years of Reflux, Someone Finally Asked Why

Stomach Symptoms: Not Just an Annoyance

Remedies for Heartburn, Reflux and Indigestion

Dangers of Heartburn & Reflux

Beyond Antacids and PPI’s – Putting The Fires Out

Acid Stopping Medications and Malnutrition

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