On a daily basis, television bombards us with commercials about antacids and other pills that reduce acid. But those popular purple pills are overused today, research finds.
Proton pump inhibitors (or PPIs) are most commonly taken for ulcers, heartburn, and acid reflux. Trouble is we all need some stomach acid to fight bacteria.
People taking PPIs are more likely to develop pneumonia. And that's not all. Long-term use of these acid-suppressing pills increases the risk for diarrhea caused by the "superbug" Clostridum difficile.
Because sufficient stomach acid is needed… Continue reading Categories
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October 12th, 2009
A Little Acid Actually Fights Harmful Bacteria.
On a daily basis, television bombards us with commercials about antacids and other pills that reduce acid. But those popular purple pills are overused today, research finds.
Proton pump inhibitors (or PPIs) are most commonly taken for ulcers, heartburn, and acid reflux. Trouble is we all need some stomach acid to fight bacteria.
People taking PPIs are more likely to develop pneumonia. And that's not all. Long-term use of these acid-suppressing pills increases the risk for diarrhea caused by the "superbug" Clostridum difficile.
Because sufficient stomach acid is needed… Continue reading
On a daily basis, television bombards us with commercials about antacids and other pills that reduce acid. But those popular purple pills are overused today, research finds.
Proton pump inhibitors (or PPIs) are most commonly taken for ulcers, heartburn, and acid reflux. Trouble is we all need some stomach acid to fight bacteria.
People taking PPIs are more likely to develop pneumonia. And that's not all. Long-term use of these acid-suppressing pills increases the risk for diarrhea caused by the "superbug" Clostridum difficile.
Because sufficient stomach acid is needed… Continue reading When Water Becomes Dangerous to Your Health
September 18th, 2009
Showerhead Alert!
Dirty showers may be more frightening than Alfred Hitchcock's classic scene in “Psycho.” New research finds that 30 percent of the “gunk” collecting in showerheads throughout the country has high levels of Mycobacterium avium, which can cause lung infections.
This bacteria forms a microfilm that clings to the inside of the showerhead. As it builds up inside, levels of M. avium in the shower can be 100 times higher than that found in typical home water supplies, probably explaining why the incidence of lung infections are increasing.
"If you are getting a face… Continue reading
Dirty showers may be more frightening than Alfred Hitchcock's classic scene in “Psycho.” New research finds that 30 percent of the “gunk” collecting in showerheads throughout the country has high levels of Mycobacterium avium, which can cause lung infections.
This bacteria forms a microfilm that clings to the inside of the showerhead. As it builds up inside, levels of M. avium in the shower can be 100 times higher than that found in typical home water supplies, probably explaining why the incidence of lung infections are increasing.
"If you are getting a face… Continue reading Should You Get a Flu Shot?
November 24th, 2008
Good Day Boys and Girls:
I would be remiss if I didn't let you know that I am thinking of you with a thankful heart on this Thanksgiving week :)
Now, many of you will have already seen the NY Times article on vitamins. Didn't catch it? Well, here it is :
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/1...-for-vitamins/
I am sure you will have many comments, mine will be forthcoming shortly, but here is what a well known nutritional expert e-mailed me when I sent this off to my professional friends. These words echo my own sentiments and will give you a snapshot of the big… Continue reading
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
