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The many ways PPIs can kill you

The many ways PPIs can kill you

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—such as NexiumPrilosec and Prevacid—are the go-to treatment for a variety of digestive issues including acid refluxGERD, indigestion, heartburn, and ulcers.  

With annual sales of over $10 billion, drug manufacturers certainly want to maintain that status and keep their cash cow producing revenue.   

PPIs work (and I mean that in the loosest sense of the word) by raising your stomach’s pH and shutting down its acid production.  With less acid in the stomach to shoot up in your throat, you feel relief from reflux and other digestive symptoms. 

What could possibly go wrong?

Nov 14, 2018 16 comments

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8 Common causes of your digestive misery

8 Common causes of your digestive misery

I recently saw a survey which reported that as many as 74 percent of Americans suffer from digestive misery at least occasionally, and at least 25 percent of us suffer from some form of “GI fireworks” on a regular basis!
Now the begging question here is: What’s going on?
Why are we so gassy, bloated, always belching and burping, and the leaders of the free world in heartburn, constipation and diarrhea?
Jun 01, 2018 9 comments

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7 Ways to stay heartburn-free

7 Ways to stay heartburn-free

I read an article recently by a gastroenterologist talking about ways to eliminate heartburn that I found to be pretty impressive.
Why? Because it wasn't about acid reducing medications!
May 11, 2018 4 comments

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Study: Acid reducers cause liver disease

Study: Acid reducers cause liver disease

The dangers of acid reducing medications (aka proton pump inhibitors or PPIs) seem to be never-ending!
These drugs have already been linked to increased risk of heart attacks, chronic kidney disease and dementia, increased susceptibility to fractures, greater vulnerability to infections, impaired digestion, an unhealthy gut microbiome, vitamin B12 deficiency, food borne illnesses, and a greater overall death risk.
May 01, 2018 7 comments

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A special announcement for acid reflux sufferers

A special announcement for acid reflux sufferers

I have a special announcement for all you acid reflux sufferers.  Today is National Spicy Guacamole Day!  Now, if the mere thought of spicy foods like guacamole just set your chest on fire, or you think I’m off my rocker to even mention spicy foods to you, hear me out.

Nov 14, 2017 5 comments

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The newest acid reducer “side effect”--DEATH

The newest acid reducer “side effect”--DEATH

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs—such as Nexium and Prilosec) are the go-to treatment for acid reflux, with annual sales of at least $10 billion in the US.  PPIs “work” by shutting down your stomach’s acid production.  With less acid in the stomach to shoot up in your throat, you get relief from reflux.
Jul 31, 2017 0 comments

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