Aloe Vera is soothing, cooling and healing for acid reflux. Add up to 1/4 cup of health food store aloe juice or gel to water, juice or green tea as needed. It also improves PMS cramps, constipation and bad breath.
CNN: Some heartburn medications could increase the risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures in high doses or with long-term use, the Food and Drug Administration warned. Such so-called proton pump inhibitors are used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach and small intestine ulcers and inflammation of the esophagus, along with frequent heartburn. They include esomeprazole, sold under the brand name Nexium, dexlansoprazole (Dexilant). lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix) and rabeprazole (Aciphex). Over-the-counter versions include omeprazole (Prilosec OTC, Zegerid OTC) and lansoprazole (Prevacid 24HR). The product labeling will be changed to describe the possible increased risk, the FDA said in a statement Tuesday.
“Epidemiology studies suggest a possible increased risk of bone fractures with the use of proton pump inhibitors for one year or longer, or at high doses,” said Dr. Joyce Korvick, deputy director for safety in FDA’s Division of Gastroenterology Products.
“Because these products are used by a great number of people, it’s important for the public to be aware of this possible increased risk and, when prescribing proton pump inhibitors, health care professionals should consider whether a lower dose or shorter duration of therapy would adequately treat the patient’s condition.”
The warning and revised labeling stems from the FDA’s review of several studies that reported an increased risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures in people using proton pump inhibitors. The warnings and precaution sections of prescription labels and the drug facts label on over-the-counter medications will address the findings, the agency said.
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Hello Letha,
I’ve been enjoying the benefits of herbal medicine and acupuncture for many years now. At present, I am dealing with a hiatal hernia and would like to hear your thoughts on how Eastern medicine would address it. Thank you.
Kind regards,
Maria
Hi Maria
I have found personally and in my health practice that Hiatal hernia can be improved by drinking green tea instead of coffee;
taking large doses (8 – 10 pills at a time) of Xiao Yao Wan chinese herbal pills for digestion and nervous disorders and chest pain.
Also sometimes when I overwork and/or eat too much too fast, I take homeopathic nux vomica 30C a liver cleanser that brings everything back to normal.
Lie flat, inhale slowly, as you exhale gently push with palms of your hands from solar plexis downward to lower abdomen. Repeat several times and relax. Then massage firmly the tops of your feet. Acup points near the first and second toes are used for that problem. Soak your feet in warm water adding lemon juice to reduce fever and stress.
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