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Heal Your Heartburn Naturally

11/12/2020

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Heartburn, sometimes referred to as acid reflux, or GERD (gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease), is one of the most common digestive disorder affecting North Americans.  After Lipitor (a cholesterol reducing medication), acid suppressing medications are the most common medication prescribed for this condition.

Problems with taking acid suppressing drugs (e.g. nexium, zantac, prilosec): 


  • They manage the symptoms of heartburn but don’t treat the underlying cause resulting in the majority of patients having to take these drugs for the rest of their lives.
  • Increased risks of long term use (over 6 weeks):
    • Kidney Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
    • Gastric and Colorectal Cancer (specifically Zantac which contains NDMA - a carcinogen)
  • They decrease stomach (hydrochloric) acid which results in (1):
    • Nutrient deficiencies, specifically: vitamin B12, folate, magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron
    • Promote bacterial overgrowth (e.g. H Pylori, SIBO) and IBS
    • Increased incidence of asthma, infections and autoimmune diseases




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