GERD is an extremely common problem in the U.S.. 44% of Americans suffer from it at least once a month, and 20% suffer from it weekly. (1) Drug companies make $7 billion a year selling acid suppressing drugs - primarily proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec and Aciphex.
The popularity of these drugs is predicated on the idea that GERD is caused by stomach acid burning the esophagus. This is known as the "chemical burn" ...
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I'm very sad to say this is Danny Roddy's last show. The next episode will have a new host, and a new name - we're finally switching over to Revolution Health Radio.
In this "Goodbye Danny Roddy" episode we discuss:
Is it possible to be healthy if you don't eat a Paleo diet?
What might cause gastritis after starting a Paleo diet?
How can I reduce iron overload without drugs?
Is there any evidence to support "food combining" principles?
Should a Paleo ...
In a shockingly rare example of the FDA actually doing its job, a report was issued on Tuesday cautioning against the prolonged use of a class of acid stopping drugs called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Who knows, maybe someone at the FDA read my series on heartburn and GERD, especially this article and this one detailing the dangers of acid stopping drugs?
This is a really big deal. PPIs are one of the most popular classes of drugs ...
Note: this is the sixth and final article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to read Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IVa, and Part IVb before reading this article.
In this final article of the series, we're going to discuss three steps to treating heartburn and GERD without drugs. These same three steps will also prevent these conditions from developing in the first place, ...
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