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Navigating Long-Term GERD Management: Is This Common Treatment for Reflux Doing More Harm Than Good?
If you're like 20% of Americans, you may have a condition called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).¹ The focus of treatment is to decrease the amount of acid that leaks out of the stomach, and the main way this is done is by reducing acid production altogether.
One of the main types of medications used to treat GERD are called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Even though it's recommended that they be used after trialing other medications, I still see that they're often the first to be used.
But did you know that, in most cases, it's not recommended to take PPIs longer than eight weeks?
This blog discusses six complications of long-term PPI use.
The Best Digital Marketing Strategies for Medical Practices: How to Promote Your Medical Practice Effectively
Over recent years, healthcare has evolved and transformed into something that healthcare professionals are struggling to keep up with. Yes, medicine and technology has changed, but the way that patients find a new doctor, advanced practice provider, or other healthcare professional has done a complete 180.
Years ago, a medical practice could thrive and grow based solely on word-of-mouth referrals and advertisements in the local phone book. But now, it's not so simple.
How to Treat Acid Reflux: Lifestyle Changes and Medication
If you’ve been diagnosed with acid reflux, which is formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be struggling with ways to treat it and control your symptoms. These symptoms can make it difficult to do simple things like eat a meal and sleep.
The goal of treating GERD is to decrease the amount of stomach acid that is leaking into the esophagus, as this is what causes the uncomfortable symptoms of GERD.
In most cases, lifestyle changes like weight loss, dietary changes, and sleeping habits may help improve or completely treat your reflux. And if they don’t help enough, there are medications that can be used along with lifestyle changes to improve your acid reflux and the unpleasant symptoms that come with it.
Seven Ways To Be Your Own Best Health Advocate Today
As life gets busier and busier, we must take the time to be advocates for our own health. We all have health concerns so having an understanding of how to navigate healthcare systems and what resources are available can make a big difference in our overall well-being. Here are some time-tested tips that can help you be a better advocate for your own health.
All About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Have you ever had heartburn? You know, that feeling of discomfort, nausea, and “indigestion” in your stomach? Maybe it only happens once in a while, or maybe it happens on a daily basis.
Either way, dealing with heartburn can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. Depending on when it happens, it can affect your appetite, your sleep, and your health in general. If it’s happening regularly, you may have something called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
If you think that you may have GERD but you’re not sure where to begin, you’ve come to the right place.
Unleash Your Potential: Break Free From These 8 Habits and Transform Your Life
In the demanding environment of medical professionals, there's a tendency to get stuck in routines, overlook personal needs, and diminish one's overall well-being. From resisting change to neglecting self-care, many of these patterns can impede growth and satisfaction in life.
By identifying and halting these behaviors, there's an opportunity to lay the foundation for a brighter and more rewarding personal and professional life. In this article, the spotlight is on actionable insights that medical professionals can harness to foster a more enriched existence.
The Different Types of Liver Disease (And How to Prevent Them)
Each part of the human body has a role that it plays to keep us balanced and healthy. We call this balance within the body homeostasis. Our liver is one of the main organs in the body that filters out harmful toxins and chemicals that we expose ourselves to.
The liver is located in the top right part of the abdomen, or the belly, and it has many important functions.
Because of its importance, damage to the liver can lead to many complications, including liver failure, liver cancer, and death.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Be The Reason You're Not Sleeping Well
Do you struggle with sleep? Do you feel tired most of the time? While these symptoms can be due to many different conditions, they’re primary symptoms of a condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). And OSA doesn’t just affect your sleep: it affects your overall health.
The Complications of Uncontrolled Diabetes and How to Prevent Them
If you have diabetes, you’ve probably heard over and over again how important it is to control your blood sugars. But have you ever wondered why? This article will review all of the possible complications of diabetes and things you can do to prevent them.
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA): What You Need to Know
Do you have diabetes? Or is there someone in your life that has diabetes? Not every case of diabetes is the same, and it’s important to understand the different types. This includes the newest type of diabetes that’s been discovered: LADA.
The Surprising Health Benefits of a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Are you interested in making some changes to your diet to help your body? In this article, I will review the different health benefits of a plant-based diet.
RSV: Everything You Need to Know To Keep Your Loved Ones Healthy
Has you or a loved one been infected with RSV? Or maybe you’re wondering what you can do to prevent getting RSV. In this article, I will review what RSV is, the treatment options, and some things you can do to prevent it.
4 Natural (And Effective) Ways You Can Reduce Anxiety Now
Stress and anxiety affect so many people. If you are suffering from anxiety and wondering how to treat it, this may be for you. This article will review some of the natural (and effective) ways you can manage your anxiety.
Chronic Stress: Learn How It May Be Taking Years off of Your Life
As humans, we endure stress on a daily basis. However, chronic stress is not something our bodies were designed for. The consequences of chronic stress are life-threatening.
New Cases of COVID-19 and Hospital Capacity: What Will Happen This Year?
COVID-19 cases are on the rise and hospitals continue to feel the strain of the virus. This article will explain why COVID has placed so much stress on hospitals and what YOU can expect if you have to go to a hospital this winter.
Coronavirus 2019: Here Are 5 Ways to Prevent COVID-19 and Protect Yourself and Others
Have you ever wondered why viruses and respiratory tract infections increase in the winter months? Read to get the answer and learn proven ways to reduce COVID-19.
Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation? What You Need to Know.
Were you or a loved one recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation? This article will review the key facts of this heart condition.
6 Reasons To Keep Drinking Coffee in the Morning
Drinking coffee in the morning does more than make you feel less groggy. Research continues to show the different health benefits of a cup of coffee.