Tag: Medical Treatment of Acid Reflux

Of the problems associated with prolonged use of acid reflux medications, one of the most profound is the development of nutritional deficiencies and the accompanying ailments and health concerns that follow. PPIs, H2 antagonists and antacids can affect your health negatively in a variety of ways.

The only way to completely overcome GERD is surgery to repair the damaged lower esophageal sphincter, or the valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus.

If you only experience the pain of heartburn once in a blue moon then you are among the lucky ones. For millions of Americans this pain is frequent and severe, causing them to consider the consequences of daily actions like eating, sleeping and exercising before going about with their regular business. This group of individuals…

Because “alkaline” is the opposite of “acidic,” you may have wondered about the so-called “alkaline diet.” Proponents of the alkaline diet claim that eating alkaline foods and avoiding acidic foods can not only help you neutralize stomach acids, but even help you lose weight and prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis as well. Though these claims…

For those who are not suffering from GERD and are looking for ways to cope with their irregular heartburn, or regular heartburn that is not bothering them more than once a week, then it may be possible to find relief at home through supplements, lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications.

When it comes to treating chronic heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) there are only a few options that stand apart from the rest.