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A recent Zantac cancer scare has been in the newspapers; Try this safe and natural treatment instead.

A recent Zantac cancer scare has been in the newspapers; Try this safe and natural treatment instead. Do you have reflux or heartburn?   Your doctor may have recommended Zantac which will reduce stomach acid or a generic version known as Ranitidine.  These drugs are known as PPI’s (Proton Pump Inhibitors). This past Friday, the FDA said it detected low levels of cancer-causing contaminants according to the NY Times in these products. Zantac may offer relief of your symptoms, but you can also develop other gastrointestinal problems while taking the product.   The drug may increase your risk of developing cancer not Read More »

Heartburn, do you need a pill or a change of diet and more exercise?

Heartburn, do you need a pill or a change of diet and more exercise? There are many reasons for heartburn, and all too often, a visit to the doctor means a pill which is usually a proton pump inhibitor (P.P.I.).   These drugs are unfortunately now being linked to nutritional deficiencies, Dementia, bone fractures, joint pain, and even heart attacks.   It is estimated 15 million of us are now taking these medications. Chronic heartburn can burn the esophagus, creating other complications as well.   Decreased stomach acidity is normal as we age, however, taking medication to further lower the PH affects digestion Read More »