heartburn

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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The hidden causes of heartburn and GERD

April 1, 2010 in GERD, Myths & Truths | 79 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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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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