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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Since cold and flu season is now upon us (at least in the U.S.), I figured I'd take the opportunity to share my favorite tips for natural prevention and treatment.
Prevention
A nutrient-dense, toxin-free diet: avoid the foods that tend to weaken the immune system, such as sugar, unprepared grains, industrial seed oils and processed and refined foods.
Fermented cod liver oil/butter oil blend (FCLO/BO): if there's only one superfood/supplement you take through the winter, this should be it. ...
We're in the thick of cold & flu season now, so perhaps this is a little tardy. But better late than never. I thought I'd share a few ways to boost your immune system and protect yourself from infections, and lessen their intensity if you do get them.
#1: Avoid common food toxins
The worst offenders are:
Gluten
Sugar
Industrial seed oils
Soy
Food toxins provoke an immune reaction that can make us more vulnerable to foreign invaders like bacteria and ...
I was interviewed last week on Joanne Unleashed about the recent series of articles I wrote on heartburn and GERD. We cover the following subjects:
Why acids leave the stomach and enter the esophagus
The harmful effects of taking antacids and acid stopping drugs
How antacids perpetuate heartburn and actually make it worse over time
The role of stomach acid in digestion
The bacterial component in acid reflux
Why you get gas and belch
Which nutritional deficiencies are common with acid reflux
The ...
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