The People's Perspective on Medicine
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 1316: Protecting Your Digestive Tract
What questions do you have about protecting your digestive tract? On 9/24/22, we'll talk with gastroenterologist Nick Shaheen in a live Q&A.
Be Prepared for Summer with The People’s Pharmacy First Aid Kit
Don't forget to take your first aid kit with you on your summer travels. We suggest what to take to make sure you are prepared.
PPIs and Kidney Damage | Nephrologist Spanks GI Doc
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are popular with GI docs. But is there a link between PPIs and kidney damage? What about PPIs & kidney stones?
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.
Are Heartburn Drugs (PPIs) Linked to Stomach Cancer?
Heartburn drugs (PPIs) are hugely popular. Doctors prescribe them in enormous quantities and they are widely available over the counter. Is there a link with stomach cancer?
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!