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GERD and fibromyalgia have been found to have a bidirectional association. Understanding how GERD and fibromyalgia correlate is essential in determining the correct GERD remedies and fibromyalgia remedies to pursue as treatment.

GERD & Fibromyalgia: The Bidirectional Association

By Steve Hood - November 3, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

GERD and fibromyalgia are bidirectionally related with fibromyalgia patients at slightly greater risk of developing GERD than GERD patients...

PPI Side Effects - PPIs and Liver Damage: Heartburn medications known as Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs) have been linked to liver damage. A lack of stomach acid due to the use of PPIs allows the growth of Enterococcus bacteria in the intestines. Enterococcus bacteria can spread to the liver from the intestines and cause liver damage. If you take heartburn medications, you may be at risk of liver damage.

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked To Liver Disease

By Steve Hood - October 26, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Researchers have linked proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to liver disease. PPIs make changes to gut bacteria that promote liver...

The Mediterranean diet and drinking alkaline water are proven better for treating acid reflux symptoms than PPIs. Consider diet as an option for treating reflux. Diet changes are safer than heartburn medications.

Mediterranean Diet Treats Acid Reflux Better Than Medications

By Steve Hood - September 13, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

The Mediterranean diet and drinking alkaline water are shown to be better at treating acid reflux symptoms than PPIs....

$Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs) Increase Mortality Risk: PPIs are linked to liver damage, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, pneumonia, bone fractures, Clostridium difficile infection, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. Added to all these an additional study using data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs shows an increased risk of death. It only makes sense that if long-term use of PPIs cause so many health issues that life expectancy would be decreased.$ +

Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Mortality Risk

By Steve Hood - July 12, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

PPIs, a heartburn drug used by millions, are linked to a higher risk of death. Increased mortality rates are...

NSAID side effects include the irritation of the esophagus causing heartburn and increasing the severity of GERD symptoms or contributing to the development of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are pain relievers available in both OTC and prescription form and are commonly used for treating pain and inflammation. Reduce heartburn symptoms and prevent GERD from side effects of aspirin, ibuprofen and other NSAIDs by following these simple steps.

Do NSAIDs Cause Heartburn and GERD?

By Steve Hood - January 24, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

NSAIDs including aspirin and ibuprofen irritate the esophagus causing heartburn thus increasing the severity of GERD or contributing to...

What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the chronic occurrence of acid reflux. Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD and is caused by the irritation of refluxed acid in the esophagus.

GERD: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, Treatment

By Steve Hood - January 5, 2016, Updated September 18, 2018

What is GERD? GERD is chronic acid reflux. The most common symptom of GERD is the pain of heartburn...

PPIs Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease

PPIs Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease

By Steve Hood - October 30, 2015, Updated September 18, 2018

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now linked to use of certain heartburn medications. PPI users are at greater risk...

Taper Off PPIs: Many people take PPIs unnecessarily or improperly and should wean off PPIs to avoid the negative side effects of long-term use. Follow these steps to get off PPIs without acid rebound. One of the many PPI side effects.

How to Wean Off PPIs and Why

By Steve Hood - July 13, 2015, Updated October 4, 2018

How to wean off PPIs without acid rebound. Improve your health and avoid the adverse side effects of long-term...

PPI - Proton Pump Inhibitor

What Is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)?

By Steve Hood - July 2, 2015, Updated September 18, 2018

A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is a drug used to reduce the production of stomach acid giving the esophagus,...

unsafe heartburn remedies during pregnancy

Unsafe Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy

By Steve Hood - June 8, 2015, Updated September 18, 2018

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, many OTC medications and natural heartburn remedies are unsafe. This is a list of remedies...

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