Learn why stomach acid is good for normal functioning and how to naturally relieve symptoms from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including uncomfortable indigestion and heartburn.
Almost 95 percent of people link their causes of heartburn to a specific food, with a vast majority reporting symptoms at night rather than during the day. While there are common denominators and trends, what really causes heartburn?
Though medications are intended to be beneficial and potentially life-saving, they often come with possible warnings. With the use of PPI's becoming more widespread, growing dangers warrant caution and ongoing evaluation.
With an estimated 40% of Americans suffering from heartburn monthly and such paradox surrounding the risks of managing GERD, what constitutes the use of acid reflux medications and how can they be issued safely?
Proton pump inhibitors are mostly known for managing acid reflux and may diminish the risk of further complications of acid reflux. However, a growing evidence suggests PPIs may have long-term side effects and cause significant health risks.