GERD
-
GERD diet myths debunked
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Shibboleth: noun. A belief or custom that is not now considered as important and correct as it was in the past. I addressed a common nutritional shibboleth recently, which holds that dietary fat intake is responsible for raising triglycerides (actually, it’s carbs). Another shibboleth…read more
Categories: GERD
Ask Leyla: It’s National GERD Week—What are your guidelines for going off PPIs?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My sister, who is in her mid-sixties, has been treating her acid reflux with Nexium for years. Her new doctor would like her to go off Nexium. I’ve heard you talk about how difficult that can be. What are…read more
Categories: GERD
Ask Leyla: What’s causing my bad breath?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: It’s been brought to my attention that I have persistent bad breath – but I don’t know what is causing it, or what I can to do remedy it. Can you tell me what might be causing the problem, and…read more
Categories: GERD
The 7 best supplements for GERD sufferers
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In previous installments of this series on GERD we’ve discussed the many downsides of acid-blocking medications and why just treating acidity doesn’t get to the root cause of reflux symptoms. We’ve also tackled the question of how diet impacts GERD,…read more
Categories: GERD
How to reduce your dependency on acid-blocking meds – or eliminate them entirely!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In last week’s article, I outlined some of the downsides of PPIs (proton pump inhibitors)—powerful acid-blocking drugs used to treat GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). These include Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex, Zegerid, Dexilant, and Prevacid. These drugs are cash cows for…read more
Categories: GERD
NEWSFLASH: Heartburn not caused by excess acidity!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
For nearly 80 years it’s been unchallenged scientific dogma that heartburn (more recently dubbed GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease) is a matter of unchecked acid secretion. Tens of millions of Americans have chewed calcium pills, quaffed 1st generation acid blockers…read more
Categories: GERD
Ask Leyla: What’s your advice for discontinuing Nexium?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My 65 year-old sister has been treating her acid reflux by taking Nexium for years. Her new doctor would like her to go off Nexium. I’ve heard you talk about how difficult that can be. What are your guidelines…read more
Categories: GERD
Ask Leyla: What is your advice for someone recently diagnosed with IBS?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I just found out I have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). For the past month, I’ve gone back and forth between diarrhea and constipation, and it’s made it hard to leave the house! My doctor said to take Imodium when it…read more
Categories: GERD
Pages:1
-
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
-
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
Narrative: “A story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious .…
Q: I have a nine-year-old granddaughter who is quite overweight. The rest of the family,…
We’ve talked about nitric oxide a lot on Intelligent Medicine. Of course, it’s a circulatory…
Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 24, Part 1: The Power of Cold Exposure
featured product
The body's natural source of energy starts on the cellular level. Stock up now with this special deal on Pure NTFactor® products—Lipids Powder and Patented Energy.
- Reduces Fatigue By 40%*
- Repairs Cellular Damage*
- Reverses the Effects of Aging
For even more of the natural revitalizing power of NTFactor®, purchase a 150-gram canister of Lipids Powder and receive a 60-count bottle of Patented Energy FREE.
LEARN MORE...TWITTERLike Us On Facebook
