Heart Attack vs. Heartburn…Which is it?
One of my best friends is an ER doctor. We were talking shop recently, and I asked him how many of the people who come to his ER with complaints of chest pain have a life-threatening cardiac problem. He didn’t have an exact number, but he thought it was definitely less than 10%. He was […]
Disturbing News About Heartburn Drugs [Shocking Research]
It’s unfortunate that the expression even exists…but it’s true that sometimes “the cure is worse than the disease.” Please keep that thought in mind as we dig into the latest news about Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s). This widely prescribed class of medications is used to treat heartburn and other gastrointestinal disorders….and a new study found […]
Frightening New Risks From Antacids
If you’ve ever experienced heartburn, you know that it can be sickening, uncomfortable, painful… even frightening. Some common symptoms include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, coughing, an acid taste in your throat and mouth, and, of course, a pain or burning sensation in your chest. That chest pain is where the fear factor comes in: […]
