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10/09/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Study finds Mediterranean diet more effective cure for acid reflux than meds

A study found that the Mediterranean diet is a more effective treatment for acid reflux than prescribed medicines, Daily Mail reported. The results of the study, published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, showed that people who ate primarily fish, vegetables, and whole grains, and drank alkaline-heavy water had a greater reduction in their […]

07/27/2017 / By Mike Adams

PPI drugs warning: Study finds 50% increased risk of death from long-term use of Proton Pump Inhibitors

PPI drugs commonly used to mask the symptoms of heartburn have been found to increase the risk of death by 50%, according to a new study carried out at the Washington University School of Medicine. As Natural News reports: PPIs, which are readily available over the counter under brand names such as Prevacid, Prilosec, and […]

07/10/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Heartburn drugs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) linked to sudden death risk

Extended use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a popular type of heartburn drug, dramatically increases the risk of death. This was the conclusion of a team of researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine after analyzing medical data of some 300,000 people. Authors of the study say that their findings indicate the need for […]

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