Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts |  Supplements That Might Help to Reduce Your Risk of heartburn and GERD
Heartburn and GERD are actually signs of an abused digestive tract. The first step in correcting the problem is to follow our dietary recommendations and emphasize fresh, wholesome foods. At the same time, avoid processed foods containing sugar, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats.
Several types of supplements, available at health food stores, can help to heal the gut. These supplements include the following.
• Probiotics, which are supplements that contain beneficial bacteria. Follow the label directions for use. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  The consequent reduction in peristaltic movement causes food to pass more slowly through the esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines to the rectum, inducing gas and constipation. heartburn can be caused by the softening of the muscular valve between the esophagus and the stomach so that partially digested, acidic food may leak back up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest. heartburn and constipation are generally experienced in the later stages of pregnancy. |
Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea
See book keywords and concepts |  Consider heartburn as an instructive example. "The remedy used to be a glass of milk or an over-the-counter antacid" for symptomatic relief. Now heartburn is called "gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD)," a sign of serious esophageal disease, "which it is usually not." As a result of this "new" disease, by 2002 Prilosec was the third best-selling drug in the world, with sales exceeding $3 billion. Another example: the problems associated with menstruation were once a personal annoyance. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Why would you want more acid, especially if you have heartburn? Because many leaders in the field of complementary medicine—such as Dr. Jonathan Wright—argue that heartburn comes from too little stomach acid, not from too much. Pepper's also long been recognized for its ability to stimulate the appetite as well as its ability to produce relief from nausea. And black pepper is considered a carminative—an herbal medicine or digestive tonic that can help dispel gas from the intestine. A carminative's main job is to soothe the gut wall and aid digestion. |
Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts | | Untreated, chronic heartburn and GERD can develop into Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition, and nighttime heartburn is particularly damaging to the esophagus. But conventional acid-suppressing drugs carry their own risks. Regularly using any type of acid-suppressing drug almost doubles your risk of contracting pneumonia. The reason may be related to a suppression of gut bacteria, which help to protect against infection. People who use Prilosec, Nexium, and other types of acid-reducing drugs are more likely to experience hip fractures. |
Shannon Brownlee
See book keywords and concepts |  An emergency doctor's worst nightmare is the patient who presents with atypical chest pain that gets diagnosed as heartburn, but who actually has a dissecting aneurysm or a heart attack. A really paranoid doctor might order a CT scan on every patient with chest pain to rule out an aneurysm, even when he is virtually certain it's nothing worse than heartburn. Next in line for ER doctors to fret about is the patient who is sent home after coming in with a head injury, only to return to the hospital in a coma with a brain bleed. |
J. Douglas Bremner
See book keywords and concepts |  One study did show that peppermint oil helped symptoms of dyspepsia. heartburn is a common side effect of peppermint oil treatment. Based on the studies to date I can say it is safe to try peppermint oil for symptoms of IBS or heartburn, since it has no long-term or dangerous side effects.
ARTICHOKE
Another food product that has been promoted as a treatment for dyspepsia is artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf extract (ALE), whose active compound is thought to be a bitter compound like cynaropicrin. Animal studies have shown that it improves bile flow. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  Esophageal reflux, commonly known as "heartburn," is a condition in which stomach acid washes upward into the esophagus and causes irritation or injury to the delicate tissues lining the esophagus. Contrary to common opinion, this condition is not due to the stomach's making too much hydrochloric acid, but is due instead to back-flushing of waste, toxins, and bile from the intestines into the stomach. In many cases, heartburn results when the stomach makes too little hydrochloric acid, thereby forcing food to remain there far too long and to ferment. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts | | Since bile helps with the digestion and absorption of fats, this might explain how effective dandelion is in helping with heartburn and indigestion.
Dandelion Root for Diabetes
Dandelion root is also helpful in the treatment of diabetes. It contains inulin, which is a naturally occurring type of soluble fiber known to have a positive effect on blood sugar levels. Inulin also increases calcium absorption and possibly magnesium absorption while promoting probiotic bacteria. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Side effects: Side effects include headache, rash, nausea, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, gas, urinary tract infection, joint and muscle pain; changes in mood and thinking ability. For details on this last side effect, see the inset "Statins' Potential Effects on Mood and Thinking Ability" on page 66.
Nutrient depleted: Statins deplete the body of CoQi0, causing some of their more worrisome side effects. The consequences of that deficiency are broad. It can translate to:
Heart failure. Deficiency of CoQ10 makes the heart less able to do its job, leading to congestive heart failure (CHF). |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  INDICATIONS AND USAGE
The dmg is used for unspecified diarrhea, particularly in children, and for heartburn, flatulence and indigestion.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: As a powdered formulation in medicinal preparations.
Daily Dosage: Stir 1 teaspoon of powder into a glass of warm water and drink before or after meals.
LITERATURE
Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl. | | Alcoholic extract for heartburn and stomach cramps. Also used for susceptibility to infection, feverish colds, and diseases of the urinary tract. Used in the pharmaceutical industry as a syrup for masking flavor.
BERBERIDIS RADICIS CORTEX
Medical use: For opium or morphine withdrawal. In folk medicine, the bark is used for liver malfunctions, gallbladder disease, jaundice, splenopathy, indigestion, diarrhea, especially linked to scrofulosis and tuberculosis, piles, renal disease, urinary tract disorders, gout, rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago, malaria, and leishmaniasis. | | In folk medicine, it is used as an antidiarrheal agent, a carmative, and a sedative, and for catarrh, lung catarrh, heartburn, gout, nervousness, bladder and kidney stones, and inflammation of the bladder.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: The herb is used topically, as an extract and an infusion. The fresh leaves are also used.
Daily Dosage: The infusion can be taken daily. | | The folk medicine uses include dyspeptic complaints such as indigestion, heartburn, feelings of fullness, flatulence, menstrual complaints. Lovage is also used as a secretolytic for respiratory catarrh.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Because of the irritating effect of the volatile oil, the drug should not be administered in the presence of inflammation of the kidneys or of the urinary drainage passages, nor with reduced kidney function. No irrigation therapy is to be carried out in the presence of edema resulting from reduced cardiac and kidney function. | | Externally, it is used for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and of the gums, toothache, and heartburn.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. The drag may cause a worsening of symptoms for those that complain of an irritable stomach.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: The ground drag is used as an infusion for internal and external use.
Preparation: To make a decoction for internal administration, use 3 gm of the dmg per 100 ml water. | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
¦ Loss of appetite
¦ Infections of the urinary tract
¦ Kidney and bladder stones
Juniper is used for dyspeptic disorders and for digestive disorders such as eructation, heartburn and bloating. The drug is also used as flushing out therapy for inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindications for internal administration include pregnancy and inflammatory renal diseases.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | I've had amazed patients see their heartburn, constipation, rashes, headaches, back pain, and a myriad of other issues disappear once the offending food was removed, only to return when that food was reintroduced. That was enough to keep them eating "clean" from then on. This same exercise can be used in treating any number of troublesome conditions, including arthritis.
Taking action as soon as symptoms show up will help to prevent them from progressing to a chronic condition. But it's true that some people require GI drugs to have a semblance of normal function. |
Bill Sardi
See book keywords and concepts |  American Journal Clinical Nutrition 60: 559-66, 1994] Aspirin, alleged to decrease the risk for colon cancer, depletes folic acid, as do many other commonly used drugs such as ibuprofen, prednisone, estrogen replacement, the anti-diabetic drug metformin and the heartburn drug cimetidine (Tagamet). Aging impairs absorption of folic acid exactly when the risk for cancer rises and higher doses are therefore needed for older adults. Yet no increase in the Recommended Dietary Allowance for folic acid is suggested among older adults. What an oversight. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts | | ALOE VERA JUICE EASES INTERNAL INFLAMMATION
The juice is also believed to have anti-inflammatory action in the digestive system and is often used for heartburn and to ease constipation. Aloe vera juice can be effective for treating inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study in the Journal of Alternative Medicine. Ten patients were given 2 ounces of aloe juice, three times daily, for seven days. After one week, all patients were cured of diarrhea, four had improved bowel regularity, and three reported increased energy. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | OTC AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR heartburn AND ACID REFLUX
There are a slew of OTC and prescription medicines available for treating these conditions; some are quite powerful.
ANTACIDS: aluminum-magnesium mixtures (Di-Gel, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta), and calcium carbonate (Caltrate, Dicarbosil, Rolaids, Titralac, Turns)
These are salts of aluminum, magnesium, or calcium, designed to buffer stomach acid. They are taken either before or after a meal.
Actions: These antacids work in the stomach to neutralize and reduce stomach acid.
Side effects: They commonly cause constipation. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts | | Peppers (hot): cayenne, chile, jalapeno
You would think that hot peppers— like chile peppers or cayenne peppers—would be exactly what you'd want to avoid if you had heartburn. Maybe, maybe not. At least one study demonstrated that the active ingredient in ' hot peppers may actually protect the stomach lining from damage. Granted, that study was done in rats, but still. The active ingredient—capsaicin—has a host of benefits and uses.
Capsaicin peppers are rich in a host of nutrients, including beta-carotene, eye-friendly carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, and vitamin C. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts |  Take 1,500-2,500 mg three times a day, but do iot take it if you have a history of gallstones, heartburn, or ulcers. White willow relieves )ain in the joints and throughout the body. Products should be standardized to contain 240 ngof salicin or take 5 ml of a tincture three times a day. You can also take 1-2 ml of tincture hree times a day. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a sulfur-containing substance derived from vood pulp. It may relieve pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joint and in the body in ;eneral. Talk to your doctor about the dosage and appropriateness of this option. | | Progesterone can also lead to heartburn as it relaxes the muscle at the base of the esophagus, allowing food and digestive enzymes to wash into the gullet, causing a burning sensation. Pregnant women may also feel uncomfortably full as the fetus grows larger and puts pressure on the intestinal tract. Nearly half of all pregnant women are affected by hemorrhoids, which can develop when the fetus presses down on the veins in the rectum. Another common complaint is morning sickness, which can in fact occur at any time during the day. | | HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathic treatment can help to ease common problems such as morning sickness, constipation, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, or heartburn. Since the conventional medicines on offer are strictly limited because of concern over potential side effects, homeopathic treatment is a particularly attractive option as remedies are highly diluted. To treat severe cases of the conditions mentioned above, seek advice from an experienced homeopathic practitioner, who will also be able to recommend remedies to support recovery following the birth. | | Pulsatilla: If you feel faint very easily, are extremely queasy and sensitive to rich, fatty foods, and have persistent heartburn, try Pulsatilla. Overheated, stuffy surroundings make symptoms worse, while taking a gentle stroll in the fresh air helps. Varicose veins are also likely to be troublesome, often aching in the evening and when trying to rest at night. 797
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Sepia: This remedy can be immensely helpful if pregnancies have occurred in quick succession, leaving the mother feeling drained, exhausted, and unable to cope. | | For instance, slippery elm root bark powder is often used to treat heartburn in pregnant women and is considered quite safe because the herb is minimally absorbed by the body. Nonetheless, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or considering using herbal medicine to treat your children, consult a medical herbalist for specific direction.
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ABSCESS
DIAGNOSIS
Abscesses are pus-filled lumps that form when a follicle, pore, or gland becomes infected, or an injury to the skin is neglected. |
Bottom Line Health
See book keywords and concepts | | Warning: See your doctor if you have heartburn more than twice a week.
You Can Think Away Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jeffrey M. Lackner, PsyD, director, behavioral medicine clinic and assistant professor of medicine, University at Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY.
Magnus Simren, MD, PhD, associate professor and consultant, Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden.
Emeran Mayer, MD, professor of medicine and physiology, University of California at Los Angeles.
Digestive Disease Week meeting, Los Angeles. |
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