Hydrochloric acid, your alkaline ace in the hole

The forgotten genie for weight loss and more.

Pain in the gut

Digestive system-related diseases such as celiac/gluten intolerance (in varying degrees), Crohn's Disease, colitis, IBS, heartburn, reflux (GERD), chronic diarrhea, gastro-paresis, diverticular disease, chronic constipation, gallstones and others are really climbing. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) (related to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health and the NIDDK), 60-70 million people are affected by all digestive diseases at a cost of $141.8 billion (2004). How much is that today, 10 years later?

What helps indigestion, heartburn and reflux?

In the U.S., it is estimated that 60-70 million people suffer from digestive-related diseases. Of these, an estimated 75 percent continue to suffer their symptoms, even after being "treated" medically for them! Doctors are writing $114 million in acid-reducing medication prescriptions; that doesn't include over-the-counter sales. It's big business! What's worse is that taking acid-reducing medications to treat these issues can actually cause or contribute to many of the diseases we are suffering with today. Yet there are many remedies that actually fix the problem, not just cover them up.

What helps indigestion, heartburn and reflux?

In the U.S., it is estimated that 60 to 70 million people suffer from digestive-related diseases. Doctors are writing $114 million in acid-reducing medication prescriptions. That doesn’t include over-the-counter sales. It’s big business! What’s worse is that taking acid-reducing medications to treat these issues can actually cause, or contribute to many of the diseases we are suffering from today. Yet there are many remedies that actually fix the problem, not just cover them up.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The dangers of pain medications and safer alternatives

Are there alternatives to the sometimes dangerous long term use of pain meds? Absolutely! Pain meds, prescription and over the counter (OTC) pain/anti-inflammatory meds, can be very helpful for short term use. Long-term use frequently results in addictions and side effects that can have lasting effects, as well as premature death.

Rebooting the PC industry: Tablets force a shift

More than one million PCs are sold every day

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The personal computer industry needs a jumpstart - and it's counting on a rescue from emerging markets and a late-to-the-party push into tablet computers.

The misunderstood stomach acids: Part I

If you are suffering from heartburn or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease ("GERD" or "reflux"), or know of someone else who does, take heart - there are many things you can do to alleviate it. Some people say, "Well, I no longer suffer from it because I take medication. I don't have any problems with it." Well, sorry to say, you have more problems than you realize.

When chest pain really is heartburn, not a heart attack

First Lady of Nutrition

Is your antacid causing more digestion problems?

Are you among the millions of adults who suffer from uncomfortable stomach and digestive problems such as gas, bloating, heartburn and indigestion? It is likely that you are taking an antacid to deal with these symptoms. Antacid use is so prevalent that in 2009, Nexium was the second-best selling prescription drug, and Prevacid was the tenth in America.

Is stomach acid good for you? Part II

In Part I of “Is Stomach Acid GOOD for You?” we discussed briefly that Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) is not only good for you, but ESSENTIAL for good health.

Are you your blood type?

Your body knows best.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Reflux and heartburn

More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn or acid reflux as often as once a week.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Reducing stomach acids

Billions of dollars are spent annually on drugs to reduce stomach acid.

I deserve something nice for not being naughty

Ask The Propellerheads

Do you take OTC medications seriously?

According to one survey, nearly one-third of consumers polled said that they did not consider over-the-counter (OTC) medications to be as "serious" as prescribed medications. Are you among those who think this way?

Playing with fire

Nook Tablet is Kindle Fire's worthy foe

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — SIBO: When your gut talks back

Many people suffer from poor digestion.

Worming into your life: Part II

In Part I of “Worming into Your life,” we explored how parasites can be a part of your life by vectors we weren’t even aware of. These include our dogs or cats, bed bugs, ticks, mosquitoes, flies and fleas. That sweet “kiss” from our dog or cat may not be all that sweet!

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — HOLLY CARLING: What are we doing about heartburn and reflux

It is estimated that almost 50% of the U.S. population has heartburn, with 7% reporting it daily. The typical solution is to take a medication: antacids, or acid-inhibitors (PPI’s) to counteract the symptom of heartburn or reflux. Most people are unaware of the dangers of these medications.

Protecting that investment

Ask The Propellorheads

Dear PropellerHeads: I just got my daughter a smartphone. I think she needs to use some kind of protective case; she's resisting. What do you think?