Author: Ron Jamieson
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Weight & Heartburn; Gerd & Celiac Disease (Gluten); Heartburn & Pregnancy
Weight & Heartburn Obesity is at epidemic levels in western countries – in the US one third of the population has been diagnosed with the condition. Among this group, the incidence of chronic heartburn / gerd is between 60 to 70 %, compared to 10 to 20 % in the general population. We are constantly being…
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Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Safe?
There’s been a succession of scare stories about Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s) in the press related to the safety of their long term use. We take a look at the evidence in this article. Yes, Proton Pump Inhibitors have been judged to be generally safe by the medical fraternity, but you are advised to follow…
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Proton Pump Inhibitors – Timing Is Important
I don’t know about you, but I cannot go without breakfast – I have to eat something, and since taking my heartburn / acid reflux seriously, it’s usually porridge with a little bit of fruit. I haven’t, however, ever thought about taking proton pump inhibitors ( PPI’s ) – the standard fare of long term…
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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux – The LPR Diet & Other Treatments
This article looks at what Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) is, and how to control it with diet. Do you have trouble sleeping at night with acid reflux? A simple answer can be found in this article on this website, here. Just What Is Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)? Most people know what reflux is – at least they…
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Breath Test For Esophageal Cancer – An Exciting New Development
The test for esophageal cancer usually consists of an invasive endoscopic examination and tissue samples. This involves inconvenience and anxiety for the patient as well as significant healthcare costs. It can also expose the patient to a degree of risk. It’s welcome news therefore that a new test for espohageal cancer, and other gastric cancers,…