Author: Ron Jamieson
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Best Low Acid Coffee Brands in the US in 2021
Updated Canadian readers click here UK readers please click here By the way… any links on this page that lead to products on Amazon and other companies are affiliate links and I earn a commission if you make a purchase. Thanks in advance for your support! If you suffer from acid reflux, is low acid…
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Acid Reflux : Is It Caused by This Bug?
Candida and acid reflux are connected : I’ve seen many references to yeast overgrowth, or candidiasis, or Thrush, in the intestine being a cause of acid reflux. Candida is thought to contribute to acid reflux by causing an excess of gas in the gut, thereby putting pressure on the valve at the top of the…
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Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Safe?
Well, I have been on a strict 30 mg Lanzoprozole (proton pump inhibitor) regime for the last 5 weeks (together with 10 mg of amitriptylene daily) and I have to admit my acid reflux has been so much better. Apart from occasional bouts of low grade heartburn, which has generally been sorted by a couple…
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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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Heartburn – Antidepressants May Be The Answer
The antidepressant drug amitriptylene (generic name Elavil), has worked miracles in relieving my heartburn symptoms. Read on to find out if it could help you. Night time reflux? We may have the solution here… It comes from a family of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants which have been in use since the 1950’s. In olden days they…