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The hidden causes of heartburn and GERD

April 1, 2010 in GERD, Myths & Truths | 63 comments

This is the second article in a series on heartburn and GERD. If you haven't read the first one, I'd suggest doing that first. The idea that heartburn is caused by too much stomach acid is still popular in the media and the public. But as Daniel pointed out in the comments section of the last post, anyone familiar with the scientific literature could tell you that heartburn and GERD are not considered to be ...
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Medical care is 3rd leading cause of death in U.S.

April 26, 2008 in Medical Industrial Complex | 18 comments

The popular perception that the U.S. has the highest quality of medical care in the world has been proven entirely false by several public heath studies and reports over the past few years. The prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association published a study by Dr. Barbara Starfield, a medical doctor with a Master's degree in Public Health, in 2000 which revealed the extremely poor performance of the United States health care system when compared to other ...
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