IBS Is Manageable, Doctors Say
When personal trainer and nutrition coach Erik was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he says he felt almost betrayed: “The foods I consider paramount to my…
Apr 14, 2022
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Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
Digestive Health
5 Meds That Mess With Digestion (Plus 1 Life-Saving Test)
Some of the most common drugs can mess with your digestion, leaving you backed up or making a run for it. Here’s how to cope.…
Mar 22, 2022
The Purple Pill Problem: PPIs, GERD and Serious Side Effects
For the 28 percent of Americans who experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux occurring two or more times per week, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid, reduce the secretion…
Nov 12, 2020
Are GERD Drugs Worth The Risks?
Why take GERD drugs when you can change your diet? Many people would ask the opposite question, why not eat what you like if you…
Mar 16, 2020
Acid Reflux Drugs PPIs Use Raises Stomach Cancer Risk
Long-term use of a class of drugs popularly used to control acid reflux and heartburn can significantly increase one’s risk of developing stomach cancer. Researchers…
Nov 2, 2017
