Natural Remedies for Common Pregnancy Complaints
Sarah Cimperman, ND Pregnancy can be a magical time. Anticipation of a new baby brings families and couples closer together and inspires positive thoughts about the future. Strangers suddenly display random acts of kindness, offering to open doors, help carry groceries, and give up their seats. Hormone surges and increased circulation promote thicker hair, fuller […]
Heartburn Pills Aren’t Risk-Free
Proton Pump Inhibitors Inhibit Necessary Acid Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Acid-blocking drugs called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in this country (esomeprazole, or Nexium, is consistently in the top 5 every year) and are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or serious heartburn. They can be purchased over the […]
Heartburn Drugs Linked to Dementia in Seniors
(NaturalPath) According to a German study published in the medical journal JAMA Neurology, seniors who regularly took proton-pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid were 44 percent more likely to end up with dementia. Proton-pump inhibitors are used to decrease stomach acid and help with heartburn. The study included more than 73,000 elderly individuals, tracking which […]
Why Does Heartburn Happen in Pregnancy?
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.Bsc, ND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as heartburn, is one of the most common symptoms women experience during pregnancy, with its prevalence reaching up to 80%.1,2 The reasons why this symptom is so common in pregnancy is due to increased pressure in the stomach by the growing baby, causing the […]