by Andrew Hubbard | Jun 29, 2020 | GERD
Silent reflux or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a hidden condition most people and even some doctors are unaware of. It is “silent” because you don’t feel the characteristic burn of acid reflux. LPR can damage your windpipe (larynx), your lungs and even...
by Andrew Hubbard | Feb 22, 2020 | GERD
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs used to treat acid reflux, heartburn and dyspepsia. They work by suppressing stomach acid. They are also used to treat ulcers and to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding in patients on blood thinners and NSAIDs. However, the most...
by Andrew Hubbard | Jan 25, 2020 | GERD, IBS, Indigestion, SIBO
What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent Fasting. You’ve most likely heard about it. It’s often scattered in amongst health conversations on topics like plant-based burgers, keto diets and morning rituals. Chances are also good that if you’ve...
by Andrew Hubbard | Aug 8, 2019 | GERD
A Burning Epidemic Acid reflux is a lifestyle disease – plain and simple! Yet an astounding 15% of North Americans suffer from acid reflux and 11 million antacid prescriptions are filled annually in Canada alone! Clearly acid reflux is a problem we don’t have a...
by Andrew Hubbard | Dec 15, 2018 | GERD, IBS, SIBO
Stress affects your gut health! It does this through a complex arrangement between the gut and the brain. In today’s article I’m covering visceral hypersensitivity (VH) and the many ways stress affects the gut. We’ll also discuss cutting-edge strategies...
by Andrew Hubbard | Dec 5, 2018 | GERD
There are few reasons for patients with heartburn to be on long term stomach acid suppression for over 5, 10… or even 20 years…yet, it happens…a lot! Today’s article explores the dangers of long term acid suppression and the specific risks of using proton pump...
