Reflux

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The Health Benefits of Psyllium, Flaxseeds, and Other High-Fiber Foods

While psyllium is a go-to fiber for acid reflux and constipation, ground flaxseed beat it head-to-head in clinical trials—delivering superior bowel regularity, blood sugar reductions, cholesterol drops, and weight loss at a fraction of the cost.



The Best Diet for Treating Acid Reflux (GERD)

Dietary approaches can be safer, cheaper, and work better than drugs for acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.



Do Proton Pump Inhibitors Work for Acid Reflux (GERD)?

By triggering withdrawal symptoms that mimic the original condition, these risky drugs keep patients hooked for years.



Comparing the Benefits and Side Effects of Ozempic (Semaglutide)

Obesity can be so devastating to our health that the downsides of any effective drug would have to be significant to outweigh its weight-loss benefits.



Acid Reflux Medicine May Cause Osteoporosis

Stomach acid–blocking proton pump inhibitor drugs—PPIs with brand names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, and AcipHex—appear to significantly increase the risk of bone fractures.



Does Lack of Sleep Cause You to Gain Weight?

Those randomized to 8.5 hours of sleep a night lost significantly more body fat than those who got 5.5 hours.



Cancer-Causing NDMA in Medications (Zantac, Metformin) and Meat

Billion-dollar drugs pulled from the market for carcinogenic contamination less than that found in a single serving of grilled chicken.



The Effects of Obesity on Gallstones, Acid Reflux, and Cardiovascular Disease

Sufficient, sustained weight loss may cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in half.



How to Treat Reflux in Children with Diet

Hypersensitivity reactions to dairy products even in those who test negative for cow’s milk allergy.



Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet

Treating the cause of infant reflux with maternal cow’s milk elimination.



Club Soda for Stomach Pain and Constipation

Is carbonated water good or bad for heartburn, dyspepsia, and bowel regularity?



Coffee and Mortality

What effect does coffee and tea consumption have on longevity, cancer risk, GERD reflux, bone fractures, glaucoma, sleep quality, and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)?



Diet and GERD Acid Reflux Heartburn

Which foods should we eat and avoid to prevent and treat acid reflux before it can place us at risk for Barrett’s esophagus and cancer?