RHR: Fukushima Radiation, Cavities, and Liver Disease
We’re back (after a brief hiatus) with an update on Fukushima radiation and seafood, and answers to several of your questions. In this episode, we cover: 2:41 Is There Really Fukushima Radiation in My...
View ArticleWhen Should You Try A Low Carb Diet?
This is a guest post by Laura Schoenfeld, a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Public Health, and staff nutritionist for ChrisKresser.com. You can learn more about Laura by checking out her...
View ArticleRHR: How to Treat Acid Reflux in Babies Without Drugs
In conventional medicine, they start with the symptoms. So for example, if a baby has acid reflux, they prescribe a drug that just suppresses that symptom, without doing any investigation into why the...
View ArticleThe hidden causes of heartburn and GERD
This is the second article in a series on heartburn and GERD. If you haven't read the first one, I'd suggest doing that first. The idea that heartburn is caused by too much stomach acid is still...
View ArticleMore evidence to support the theory that GERD is caused by bacterial overgrowth
Note: this is the third article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven't done so already, you'll want to read Part I and Part II before reading this article. Right after publishing...
View ArticleHow your antacid drug is making you sick (Part A)
Note: this is the fourth article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to read Part I, Part II and Part III before reading this article. Believe it or not,...
View ArticleHow your antacid drug is making you sick (Part B)
Note: this is the fifth article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to read Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IVa before reading this article. In the...
View ArticleGet rid of heartburn and GERD forever in three simple steps
Note: this is the sixth and final article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to read Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IVa, and Part IVb before reading...
View ArticlePills or Paleo? Reversing Heartburn and GERD
This article is part of an ongoing series comparing prescription medication with a Paleo diet as a means of treating common diseases and health problems. Click here to read the other articles in the...
View ArticleIs Heartburn Caused By “Leaky Esophagus”?
Heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is the most common digestive disorder in the US, and the acid-suppressing drugs used to treat it can have dangerous side effects after...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Proton Pump Inhibitors
PPIs have become one of the most commonly prescribed classes of drugs in the industrialized world, despite increasingly frequent warnings by researchers about potential risks and complications. A 2010...
View ArticleHow your antacid drug is making you sick (Part A)
Note: this is the fourth article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to read Part I, Part II and Part III before reading this article. Believe it or not,...
View ArticleHow your antacid drug is making you sick (Part B)
Note: this is the fifth article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to read Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IVa before reading this article. In the...
View ArticleGet rid of heartburn and GERD forever in three simple steps
Note: this is the sixth and final article in a series about heartburn and GERD. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll want to read Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IVa, and Part IVb before reading...
View ArticleAudio interview on how to cure heartburn and GERD without drugs
I was interviewed last week on Joanne Unleashed about the recent series of articles I wrote on heartburn and GERD. We cover the following subjects: Why acids leave the stomach and enter the esophagus...
View ArticleFDA sounds alarm on dangers of antacid drugs
In a shockingly rare example of the FDA actually doing its job, a report was issued on Tuesday cautioning against the prolonged use of a class of acid stopping drugs called proton-pump inhibitors...
View ArticleIs GERD an autoimmune disease?
GERD is an extremely common problem in the U.S.. 44% of Americans suffer from it at least once a month, and 20% suffer from it weekly. (1) Drug companies make $7 billion a year selling acid suppressing...
View ArticleRHR: The Highly Effective (But Little Known) Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis
Well, folks, I blew it with the audio this time. My recording settings weren't set properly, so we had to use the Skype back-up. Sorry! Pork has been getting a bad rap in the blogosphere lately. In...
View ArticleHow to Cure GERD without Medication
Instead of opting for PPIs, GERD can be reversed by managing gut health. This article will walk through how to replenish stomach acid and other digestive aids and how to restore the balance of good...
View ArticleThe GERD Diet: What to Eat (and What Not to Eat)
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to diet, but there are foods that will worsen GERD symptoms and others that will help you heal. Find out what to eat and what to avoid with a GERD diet. The post...
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