Health risks are associated with many medications, including proton-pump inhibitors commonly prescribed for relief of heartburn.
There have been questions about the safety of these drugs for people who have had a coronary event like a heart attack, said lead author Nigam H. Shah of Stanford University in California, but most research has focused on the interaction between these drugs and the blood thinner clopidogrel (Plavix).
“Now, given the underlying biology and the effect of these drugs in reducing nitric oxide in the blood vessel walls, the observed association is not super surprising,” Shah told Reuters Health by email.
Some natural methods might relieve symptoms. For sure, many are worth learning about.
Chewing gum. Stimulates saliva. Washes away acid quickly, improving GERD symptoms.
Aloe Vera Juice. Lessens inflammation in the esophagus and the stomach.
Baking Soda. Helps neutralize stomach acid.
Licorice. Naturally heals the stomach. (Check out chewable DGL licorice tablets, including those that do not taste like licorice.)
Slippery Elm. Protects the lining of the stomach by thickening the layer of mucous.
Check out 5 Home Remedies for Heartburn for yourself to know the suggested guidelines. For example, licorice or aloe vera juice can act as a laxative.
“The way slippery elm has traditionally been prescribed is a couple tablespoons in water after meals and at bedtime.”
This week, make education about your health a priority. It makes sense to find ways you can enjoy feeling better naturally.
Tips from 5 April 2010 to 6 August 2012 are here: Archived Tips
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Rev.Debra Basham
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