by rdbiomed | Oct 2, 2018 | health
A new study into the connection between heartburn and oesophageal cancer has reinforced the importance of getting an early diagnosis of reflux. According to the study published in JAMA Oncology, medical or surgical treatment of severe heartburn can prevent cancer of...
by rdbiomed | Apr 25, 2018 | health, pepsin
Q) After using Peptest to measure Pepsin levels, I saw a high overnight reading after an evening meal of pastry and mincemeat but a very low day time reading following an oatmeal breakfast, veg soup and salad lunch and a small yoghurt and apple for tea. Is there any...
by rdbiomed | Apr 20, 2018 | health, reflux
Modifying your diet and thinking about the types of food you eat can play a significant role in alleviating reflux symptoms. But experts say that it’s not just about what you eat, but HOW you eat that can lead to problems. Thinking about the following lifestyle...
by rdbiomed | Sep 29, 2017 | health
Following a plant-based Mediterranean diet with alkaline water is as good at treating reflux symptoms as taking proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) medication, according to new research. Researchers say that a plant-based Mediterranean diet – consisting of mostly...
by rdbiomed | Jul 6, 2017 | health
Some online articles and research studies have looked at a possible connection between Helicobacter pylori and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It has been suggested that people with H. pylori are less likely to have GERD, whereas some people are concerned...
by rdbiomed | May 16, 2017 | health
Cigarette smoking has been linked to an increase in symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. But what is the connection between smoking and reflux? It’s fair to say that there are several theories, so let’s look at some of the...
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