(Natural News) Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is incredibly common in the U.S., affecting a third of American adults each week. Because it is so prevalent, pharmaceutical companies have come up with several drugs that claim to address it, but a new study shows that these medications are simply not alleviating people’s symptoms – and […]

(Natural News) Experts and healthcare professionals classify the abdomen into four quadrants to better identify ailments and conditions unique to each one. The right upper quadrant (RUQ) includes organs like the pancreas, right kidney, gallbladder and liver, as well as the ribs and intestines. Often, pain under the ribs in this region indicates a serious […]

(Natural News) It’s becoming increasingly clear just how much antacids can interfere with your body’s ability to absorb calcium, and recent research shows that this isn’t just a problem you need to worry about as you get older. A study published in Pediatrics has found that babies who are given antacids during their first year […]

(Natural News) According to the website Healthline.com, upwards of 30 percent of all Americans suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a chronic condition which causes heartburn or indigestion several times a week. In addition, millions more people struggle with heartburn on a regular basis, even if they haven’t been officially diagnosed with GERD. Doctors are […]

(Natural News) Sometimes, your poop may turn out black. While it doesn’t automatically mean something has gone wrong in your body, it is wise to know the possible causes for black stools. There are three leading reasons for black stools: Food, consumable products, and gastrointestinal bleeding. The last is the most serious. If the black […]

(Natural News) According to the American Cancer Society, the number of people diagnosed with liver cancer has more than tripled since 1980. Around 42,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and the mortality rate is incredibly high, with the disease claiming 31,780 lives annually. While lifestyle and other factors may play a role in this […]

(Natural News) Coughing in itself is no cause for alarm – it is simply your body’s natural response to something that is irritating your air passages. Dry cough, which often occurs due to irritation in the throat, does not bring up any phlegm or mucus but causes an itching sensation. However, persistent dry coughing can […]

(Natural News) While some herbs are used in different cuisines to enhance the flavor of certain dishes, other herbs are used medicinally to treat minor complaints like colds or nausea. According to researchers, bitter herbs and vegetables can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The National Institute of Diabetes […]

(Natural News) The pharmaceutical drugs commonly prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have a number of serious side effects. Among other negative effects, proton-pump inhibiting (PPI) drugs can prevent the proper absorption of nutrients by the gastrointestinal system, which makes patients more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Also known as “acid reflux” and “heartburn,” […]

(Natural News) While yogurt is not for everyone suffering from GERD, it appears to alleviate many of the effects of the disorder. The fermented product can thus be considered a non-pharmaceutical approach to remedying acid reflux. Yogurt is a type of fermented milk. It contains probiotics, beneficial bacteria that assist the immune and digestive systems. These good […]