Acid Reflux News Aug 4 2009

Acid reflux medication can pose risks

If you're one of the millions of Americans suffering from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be taking an acid-suppressing medication known as a proton pump inhibitor. While there's no doubt these drugs can be beneficial in the short run, recent research has uncovered a number of potential pitfalls associated with long-term use, including a higher risk of pneumonia, ...

The Buffalo News:

 http://www.buffalonews.com/185/story/753598.html

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PEOPLE'S PHARMACY: Persimmon tea aids acid reflux sufferer

A while ago, I read about persimmon tea for acid reflux. I suffer from it from time to time, but my husband suffers constantly. It is so bad that he wakes up almost every night and throws up! Prilosec, Nexium and a host of other drugs along with extra-strength Gaviscon or Pepcid do nothing.

The Tuscaloosa News:

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090730/news/907299948&tc=yahoo

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Altered Micriobiome Prevalent In The Diseased Esophagus: Findings Of NYU Langone Medical Center 

Gastroesophageal reflux diseases , or GERD, affects about 10 million people in the United States, yet the cause and an unexpected increase in its prevalence over the last three decades remains unexplainable. Now, researchers have discovered that GERD is associated with global alteration of the microbiome in the esophagus.

Medical News Today:

 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159594.php

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