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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used drugs in the treatment or prophylaxis of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. In addition to their well documented efficacy, these drugs are generally well tolerated with only rare serious adverse effects having been reported. Neutropenia and agranulocytosis are rare adverse events associ...
Many of my patients come into my office not knowing what to expect. They think acupuncture, I've heard it works for this and that, but does it really? In this article, I am going to go over basic philosophy, illustrate a session, and explain how acupuncture works and the conditions it treats from a Functional Perspective. Overview Before we ...
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, and is the reason why vegetables are green. But few people fully appreciate the importance of this miraculous mineral.  The human genome project reveals that 3,751 human proteins have binding sites for magnesium.[i] And so far we know this one essential mineral activates over ...
A disturbing study was published on the leading class of ulcer medication. The study found that proton pump inhibitors erode your mind while suppressing gastric symptoms in your body Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) include popular drugs like Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. They are used for ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux syndrome and indigestion b...
Our medicalized approach to pain may be putting us in harms way.   However, there are safe, natural approaches that can ease painful conditions. How Coxibs Killed Tens of Thousands Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include over-the-counter pharmaceuticals such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, rank among the most ...
Millions of doses of "acid blocking" proton pump inhibitor drugs are doled out every year, yet most doctors and their patients are completely oblivious to their unintended, adverse effects, which include increased risk for premature death.  Proton pump inhibitors are a type of drug commonly known as acid-blockers, whose primary purpose is t...
Ulcers hurt! That burning, gnawing pain will make you want to reach for your ulcer meds fast. But, wait a minute. Not so fast. Those drugs may be causing some really serious problems. About one in ten of us know the pain of an ulcer all to well. As a result, ulcer medications have become some of the top selling drugs in the world. The very popul...

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