There is lots of hype about natural remedies for heartburn and acid reflux and chewing gum often features. But does it really get rid of heartburn? Yes, it can do. A number of small scale reputable studies, in 2001, 2005, and 2015, have shown that chewing gum can be effective in regulating the effects of … Read more
Updated US readers please click here Canadian readers click here If you suffer from reflux, is low acid coffee ok? Which are the best low acid coffee brands in 2021? Read on to find out more about coffee and low acid coffee, and whether they could be a pain or comforter for reflux sufferers. Here are … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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