The People's Perspective on Medicine
PPIs are Safe! No, PPIs are Dangerous! What to Believe?
PPI confusion continues. One study suggests that PPIs are linked to serious adverse events. Then we are told PPIs are safe! What's going on?
How to Manage Your Heartburn Without Drugs
Numerous home remedies can help you manage your heartburn. Which one will work best for you? You'll need to try them to find out.
How Can You Ease Heartburn Symptoms?
You don't have to take a PPI like omeprazole to ease heartburn symptoms. Other medications and nondrug approaches like baking soda can help.
Show 1292: Natural Ways to Treat Heartburn
Although PPIs like omeprazole are immensely popular, there are natural ways to treat heartburn. Tune in to the broadcast 3/5/22 to learn more.
How to Help Acid Reflux Without a PPI
As the list of PPI side effects has grown longer and scarier, readers want a way to control heartburn symptoms without taking a PPI.
Doctors Deny That PPIs Can Cause Kidney Damage
PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) are great at suppressing acid, relieving heartburn and healing ulcers. But evidence suggests PPIs can cause kidney damage.
Can Treated Licorice (DGL) Ease IBS Symptoms?
Irritable bowel syndrome may be explained by an imbalance in gut microbes. One reader reports DGL helped ease IBS symptoms.
Are the Health Benefits of Buttermilk Like Those of Yogurt?
The health benefits of buttermilk and yogurt both derive in part from vitamins, minerals and probiotic bacteria in their cultures.
Show 1224: What Is the Best Way to Manage Your Heartburn? (Archive)
Learn the best way to manage your heartburn without relying too heavily on PPI drugs like Nexium or Prilosec. Does diet help?
Will Apple Cider Vinegar Cure Your Heartburn?
Can you cure your heartburn with baking soda or vinegar? Changing the way you eat might be a more effective approach to calming reflux long term.
Dr. Marvin Singh Tells You How to Establish Healthy Gut Balance
Dr. Marvin Singh, integrative gastroenterologist, offers insights on how to recover a healthy gut balance after it has been disrupted.
Show 1179: What Should You Do About Digestive Distress? (Archive)
Listen to find out when your digestive distress might signal a serious problem and when you could manage it at home with simple remedies.
Is Zantac – Ranitidine and Cancer the Tip of the Iceberg?
For over 30 years, millions of people took ranitidine (Zantac) for heartburn. Is there a link between ranitidine and cancer? There's new data!