PPIs Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now linked to use of certain heartburn medications. PPI users are at greater risk of chronic kidney disease and should know the dangers.
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Heartburn: Causes, Prevention, Treatment
What is heartburn? Heartburn is a burning pain behind the breastbone. It is caused when stomach acid refluxes through the LES and irritates the esophagus.
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SIBO and Heartburn
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can cause heartburn, acid reflux and GERD when the small intestine overgrows with unhealthy bacteria. Find out how to treat and prevent SIBO.
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Helicobacter Pylori and Heartburn
Helicobacter pylori is found in over 50% of the world’s population. How does it contribute to heartburn, how it can be prevented, and how is it treated?
Exercise Without Heartburn: Know the Facts
Exercise improves digestion, reduces stress, and lowers weight. All of which can help in reducing the frequency of heartburn. Some exercises, however, can trigger heartburn.
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Does Salt Cause Heartburn?
Is salt the cause of your heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD? Some think there’s a connection between salt intake and heartburn. See what the studies conclude.
Cold Brew Coffee Lowers Heartburn Risk
Cold brew coffee is the best way to reduce the chance of heartburn when drinking caffeinated coffee. If you can’t give up coffee, consider cold brew coffee.
How to Wean Off PPIs and Why
How to wean off PPIs without acid rebound. Improve your health and avoid the adverse side effects of long-term PPI use. Wean off PPIs by gradually reducing dosage by 25%-50% each week until your at 25%-50% of current intake. Tapering at 50% will take one week. Tapering by 25% will take 3 weeks. The slower the weaning process the less likelihood of acid rebound.
