_ Heartburn/GERD over-the-counter medicines Could Your OTC Antacid Put You at Risk for Heart Disease, Dementia, and Kidney Failure? By Sondra Forsyth article Chronic use of over-the-counter drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) speeds up the aging … Read More→
_ Heartburn/GERD GERD: Help For Heartburn And Other Woes By Jane Farrell article Ugh…heartburn again? If that’s your mantra after meals or as you fall asleep, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In GERD, the valve between your lower esophagus and stomach weakens. This sometimes lets food and stomach acids back up into your esophagus. The result is usually a burning sensation behind the breastbone, or heartburn. But GERD can also cause other symptoms: hoarseness, chest pain, a dry cough, the sensation that food is caught in your throat. A Problem For All Ages
Esophageal Cancer Month, April 2014 By article April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month and ECAN, the Esophageal Cancer Action Network, is urging Americans to get the facts about this deadly disease, which usually isn’t detected until it’s too late. Some basic facts about Esophageal Cancer in the U.S. *Most cases of esophageal cancer in the United States are caused by the effects of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), where acid from the stomach moves back into the esophagus. The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn.
_ How to Avoid Holiday Heartburn By Sondra Forsyth article Even if youΓÇÖre not a ΓÇ£foodieΓÇ¥ most people look forward to indulging in the culinary delights of holiday time between … Read More→
_ Heartburn/GERD Read This if You Take Ranitidine Medicines By Jane Farrell article The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned that some ranitidine medicines, including some products commonly known as the … Read More→
_ Strange Noises Our Bodies Make and Why By Sondra Forsyth article Imagine you are presenting a motivational speech to your sales force and you canΓÇÖt stop hiccupping, or youΓÇÖre on that … Read More→
_ Digestive Health Keeping Your Gut in Check By Jane Farrell article Here, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a primer on how your gut functions and what you can do … Read More→
_ Digestive Health Trust Your Gut: Six Stomach Issues Not to Ignore By Jane Farrell article WeΓÇÖve all eaten or have drunk something that didnΓÇÖt agree with us. WeΓÇÖve all caught a stomach bug that was … Read More→
_ Food Allergies & Intolerance Home Remedies: Gas, Bloating and Belching By Jane Farrell article According to an article on the Mayo Clinic News Network, bloating, burping and passing gas are usually caused by swallowed … Read More→
_ Pain Management (Knee Pain, Back Pain, Stomach Pain) 6 Stomach Issues Not to Ignore By Sondra Forsyth article WeΓÇÖve all eaten or have drunk something that didnΓÇÖt agree with us. WeΓÇÖve all caught a stomach bug that was … Read More→
_ Heartburn/GERD Managing Your Heartburn By Jane Farrell article The common condition known as heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart. According to the Mayo Clinic, itΓÇÖs … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Treatment Options Why Some Women Don't Follow Up on Breast-Cancer Therapy By Jane Farrell article Researchers have found that patients who did not adhere to their medication schedule for chronic conditions, such as diabetes, prior … Read More→