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How your antacid drug is making you sick (Part B)

April 12, 2010 in GERD, Myths & Truths | 23 comments

Note: this is the fifth 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 before reading this article.In the last article, we discussed the first two of four primary consequences of taking acid stopping drugs:Bacterial overgrowth Impaired nutrient absorptionIn this article we'll cover the remaining two consequences:Decreased resistance to infection Increased risk of cancer and other diseasesOur first line of ...
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How your antacid drug is making you sick (Part A)

April 10, 2010 in GERD, Myths & Truths | 27 comments

Note: this is the fourth article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to read Part I, Part II and Part III before reading this article.Believe it or not, stomach acid isn't there just to punish you for eating Indian food. Acid is in the stomach because it's supposed to be there. It is found in all vertebrates. And while it isn't necessary for life, ...
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What Everybody Ought To Know (But Doesn’t) About Heartburn & GERD

March 29, 2010 in GERD, Myths & Truths | 65 comments

In the next few articles, I'll be writing about the epidemic of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its mismanagement by the medical establishment.In this first article I will present evidence demonstrating that, contrary to popular belief, heartburn and GERD are caused by too little (not too much) stomach acid. In the second article I'll explain exactly how low stomach acid causes heartburn, GERD and other digestive conditions. In the third article ...
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