by rdbiomed | Oct 16, 2017 | reflux treatments
Acupuncture is a treatment derived from traditional Chinese medicine that involves fine needles inserted at specific points in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. Needles are pushed in a few centimetres and then heated, twisted or even electrified to...
by rdbiomed | Sep 17, 2017 | reflux treatments
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) medication reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and is a widely-used treatment for indigestion, reflux and stomach ulcers. Different types of PPIs Nexium (Esomeprazole) Prilosec (Omeprazole) Prevacid (Lansoprazole) Dexilant...
by rdbiomed | Jun 13, 2017 | reflux treatments
Placing a band of magnetic beads around the oesophagus just above the stomach is more effective than medication at controlling regurgitation – a symptom of reflux disease – a large study has found. According to data presented at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago in...
by rdbiomed | May 11, 2017 | reflux treatments
Probiotics are microorganisms which live naturally in our bodies. Often associated with various health benefits, they are frequently described as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria. Probiotics are found in certain foods, such as yoghurt, kimchi,...
by rdbiomed | Feb 22, 2017 | GERD, LPR, reflux, reflux treatments
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used to treat patients with gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD) and peptic ulcer. But with PPI lawsuits involving allegations of serious kidney injuries continuing to mount in the...
by rdbiomed | Jan 18, 2017 | reflux treatments
Recent research has linked proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to a plethora of health problems, including increased risk of dementia, kidney disease, and heart attacks. This has led some reflux sufferers to look for natural alternatives to alleviate their symptoms, such as...
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