by Brenda Watson | May 28, 2010 | General
Got heartburn? GERD? Listen up! This isn’t new news, but it’s news I think everyone should know: Using proton pump inhibitors (commonly known as PPIs) for extended periods of time could make you more likely to suffer osteoporosis-related bone fractures. Why do I...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 11, 2010 | General
It seems like every other person I meet is taking medication for acid reflux. Well, it just makes my blood boil. All most docs do is write a prescription without really getting to the underlying cause. The poor patient is stuck in this vicious cycle of always needing...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 9, 2010 | General
Heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux—we’ve all felt that awful burning sensation at one time or another, but chances are we blamed it on something we ate and reached for the nearest antacid. Why? Because for years mainstream doctors have been telling us that symptoms...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 28, 2009 | Diarrhea, Probiotics & Gut Flora
Notable News Clostridium difficile (C. diff) – More than Difficult! Chances are you’ve probably heard of C. diff before, or at least its most common (and least pleasant) side effect – the gut-wrenching diarrhea. I know, I know, here I go talking about poop again, but...
