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Got GERD? Tips to Help Acid Reflux
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a chronic digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the muscle at the...... -
Relieving Acid Reflux
Post on by Margo Gladding
Many people experience heartburn pain on a regular basis, where acid refluxes up into the esophagus causes a burning sensation in the chest. Additional symptoms can include a sour taste in the...... -
5 Tips for GI Discomfort During the Holidays
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Holiday season is upon us, which means parties, get-togethers and lots of overindulging. Overeating or feasting on foods that you do not eat on a regular basis can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating, gas, heartburn and abdominal pressure. Don’t let indigestion or...... -
4 Ways to Help With Holiday Overeating
Post on by Paula Gallagher
You ate the third dinner roll, you scarfed down the gravy-laden mashed potatoes and you devoured that second (ahem, third) piece of pie... now your tummy is complaining. 'Tis the season for overindulgence, and while it might seem...... -
Heartburn Drugs Linked to Liver Disease
Post on by Paula Gallagher
It seems new studies about proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and their side effects come out every few months. Just over a year ago, a study linking them to kidney disease came out. And earlier in the same year, a Read more -
Why Stomach Acid is Good For You
Post on by Margo Gladding
New Study Links Heartburn Drugs and Dementia
Post on by Margo Gladding
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a popular class of heartburn medications that includes Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. These medications, which are available over the counter (without a prescription), lower the amount of stomach acid produced by the stomach. Concern has been increasing that......Digestive Health Series: Acid Reflux
Post on by Paula Gallagher
In this weekly series, we will look at digestive health and natural approaches to related problems like candida, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and food allergies. The first issue we will tackle is acid reflux. Acid reflux or......What Can I Take for Chronic Heartburn?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Recently, a friend asked me what he could do for heartburn. He popped antacids like candy, just to get through a meal. Tired of this, he was searching......Health Benefits of Meditation - An Important Tool in Your Wellness Toolbox
Post on by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
When we think about meditating, we often think of it as a spiritual practice. While people have been practicing various forms of meditation for thousands of years, studies are finding that there are many health benefits of meditation as well, and that it can be an important tool in your......
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