A Smart Consumer's Guide to Understanding Proton Pump Inhibitors, Reflux and Stomach Acid

NAPA, Calif. - March 18, 2021 - PRLog -- Why Do I Still Have Stomach Problems? is a quick, easy read to help you understand critical facts about damage that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors can cause, why they often do not work, and the underlying reasons you have reflux and heartburn, as well as a host of other functional digestive complaints. This guide contains many little-known facts to inform you of the array of problems and conditions that low stomach acid and long term use of PPI may cause or contribute to, such as: osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, esophageal cancer, poor digestion, malabsorption, toxicity, reduced gallbladder function, and increased skin aging among others.

Written by Dr. Douglas Weed, a professional who practices Functional Nutrition in Napa, CA, where he incorporates advanced Functional Medicine laboratory testing with scientific detoxification protocols; nutrition; restoration of endocrine imbalances; proper exercise; and weight control. Why Do I Still Have Stomach Problems? provides recommendations to help you solve these problems that can be the root cause to a host of chronic health conditions affecting your quality of life.

"Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's) are among the most commonly prescribed drugs," Dr. Weed writes. "Doctors prescribe them like candy, apparently under the (incorrect) assumption that they are as safe as candy. Such is not the case. Prilosec (omeprazole) is the most commonly prescribed PPI with over 50 million prescriptions last year." In Why Do I Still Have Stomach Problems? Dr. Weed explains how PPI drugs, acid reducers, and acid blockers (Axid, Nexium, Pepcid, Pepto-Bismol, Prevacid, Protonix, Tagamet, Tums, Zantac) are used to treat frequent heartburn; but also other uses such as: dyspepsia, stomach and duodenal ulcer, part of a program to eradicate H. pylori, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagitis, gastritis and gastrinomas. "Unfortunately," Dr Weed adds, "these drugs fail to address the underlying causes of heartburn and GERD. In fact, they make it worse, often creating a vicious cycle so that people who start taking PPI's end up taking them for the rest of their lives."

Visit our website: https://www.napacachiropractor.com/

About the Author

Douglas L. Weed, D.C. received bachelor of science degrees from UC Davis in biochemistry and genetics, with postgraduate studies at UC Davis in immunology. His doctorate is in Chiropractic and he has received certifications in physical rehabilitation and as a Qualified Medical Examiner. Dr. Weed has extensive post-doctorate education in functional medicine, including endocrinology, digestive disorders, peripheral neuropathy and immunology. Additionally, he has been a contributor and author for Muscle and Fitness Magazine.