Can Heartburn Drugs Cause Oeteoporosis?

Can Heartburn Drugs Cause Oeteoporosis?
According to a major medical study in England, that was
conducted on heartburn and acid reflux, researchers found
that Proton Pump Inhibitors such as Nexium, Prilosec, and
Prevacid are exposing millions of users to the increased
risk of Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which
your bones become weakened and then are more likely to
fracture. If left untreated, osteoporosis can progress
painlessly until a bone breaks.

Any bone in your body can be affected, but of special
concern are fractures of the hip and spine. A hip or spine
fracture almost always requires hospitalization and major
surgery. It can impair a person's ability to walk without
help and may cause permanent disability or even death.

The study showed these drugs "inhibit the natural
absorption of calcium" from food products, such as milk and
cheese, which are a well-known source of calcium. However,
some people are allergic to dairy products and even more
people, are lactose-intolerant, leaving them unable to
consume dairy products. However there are many other good
food sources of calcium such as kelp, wakame and hijiki;
nuts and seeds (like almonds and sesame); blackstrap
molasses; beans; oranges; amaranth; collard greens; okra;
rutabaga; broccoli; dandelion leaves; kale; and fortified
products such as orange juice.

Calcium is essential in muscle contraction, oocyte
activation, bones and tooth structure, blood clotting,
nerve impulse transmission, regulating your heartbeat, and
fluid balance within cells. It is a fact that between 50%
and 75% of adults do not get sufficient calcium in their
diet. Adults require a daily dose of between 1,000 and
1,300 mg of calcium.

When the body is not absorbing enough calcium through our
diet it will leech the mineral it requires from our teeth
and bones putting them in a weakened state. Once our bones
start to deplete their calcium, we expose ourselves to
"Osteoporosis" and the increased risk of hip and other bone
fractures such as the wrist.

Hip fractures in the elderly often lead to life -
threatening complications. Doctors should be convinced,
their patients have a good reason to stay on heartburn
medications long-term, said the study co-author Dr. Yu-Xiao
Yang from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

The study also went on to explain that H2 Blockers such as
Tagamet and Pepcid also have a similar but slightly smaller
risk of causing people to develop Osteoporosis, which
exposes them the possibility of hip and other bone
fractures. People who have taken any of these drugs for
more than a year have a 44% higher risk of hip fractures
than non-users of heartburn medications.

Millions of people around the world are at risk, although
women are four times more likely than men to develop the
condition. Yes it's true, men also suffer from
osteoporosis and put themselves at risk for hip ,spine or
wrist fractures.

Heartburn drug manufacturers put an insert in your package
of drugs which clearly states in most cases that these meds
are only to be taken for a short period of time. That
period of time is usually two weeks, not for the rest of
your life like some doctors are saying.

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William Lagadyn is a medical researcher and was the first
person to unravel the mysteries of heartburn and acid
reflux problems. His natural healing methods were first
discovered over 20 years ago, and since that time he has
helped 1000's of people completely solve their digestive
problems. For more information on how to solve your
digestive problems such as heartburn, acid reflux or GERD
without the use of potentially dangerous drugs forever,
please visit his website at http://www.cureyourheartburn.com
Copyright 2007 William Lagadyn

The Scales Of Justice

The Scales Of Justice
There was a time when I used to weigh myself 2, maybe 3
times/day. For some strange reason, I believed I could gain
or lose a lot of weight at different times, during the SAME
day. Then I cut back to once/day. Finally, I stopped
weighing myself, except on certain occasions, of which I
can't think of any right now. But I certainly remember
when I got on the scales and weighed myself once/day- if I
had gained weight, I would be depressed, and I decided to
eat. If I had lost weight, I would be happy, and I also
decided to eat. So it wasn't exactly a win/win (or
lose/lose, as the case may be) situation.

What happens, I'm afraid, with folks who weigh themselves
too often is that they become confused with the difference
between WEIGHT gain and FAT gain; or, conversely, weight
loss and fat loss. Let's say I weigh 143 pounds, which
occasionally is the truth. If I sit down and drink 16
ounces of iced tea, and then get back on the scale, my
weight would be 144 pounds. Now you and I both know I did
NOT just put on a pound of FAT. I put on a pound of
weight, and as long as my kidneys are healthy, that water
weight will be gone within the next day or two.

Unfortunately, people get on the scale and look at the
differences in weight, and then pass judgment on
themselves. Most of the time, the judgment is an
unfavorable one. Let's say someone goes out for a lovely
evening of dinner at a new restaurant and tries new foods.
Then, for whatever reason, they get up the next morning and
decide to weigh themselves. Of course they are going to
see a WEIGHT gain-their body hasn't had enough time to
breakdown the food, and it still working it's way through
their digestive system.

Believe it or not, it takes a long time to gain/lose a
pound of fat. When I'm working with clients who have lost,
say, 5 pounds in one week, I get concerned. I must explain
to them that part of the weight loss is water weight, and
the loss won't continue at such a quick rate. What I need
them to understand is that the behaviors that led to such a
large weight loss probably isn't something they can
maintain for a long time (skipping meals, eating
excruciatingly small portions). When I see someone losing
½-3/4 of a pound/week, or every two weeks, then I know
they are making slow, realistic changes they can live with.
This type of loss, which is most likely a fat loss, will
stay off. You need to make small changes you can live with
for the long term. Above all else, you must be honest and
realistic with yourself about the changes you are willing
to make in order to lose weight, fat.

Don't buy into diets that promise quick weight loss. Please
understand that while you may indeed lose weight, that
weight is mostly water. You won't be making any changes
that lead to your overeating, and the weight will come
back. You won't be losing fat, which is what you want.

Don't be fooled by numbers on a scale. And don't be fooled
by the people that make you unrealistic promises. The fact
that diet promoters can convince you buy into their
schemes, is-well, a crime.

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Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Sea Vegetables

Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Sea Vegetables
Our bodies undergo an interesting transformation when we
have a part of our body experiencing disease or infection.
That area of our body usually becomes inflamed (it swells).
On our skin, we notice an infection as a red spot around
the area and that it hurts to touch it or the surrounding
area. Similarly, an internal organ or a bone joint
experiences the same inflammation. This is your body
telling your mind that there is a serious problem that
demands attention.

The inflammation is caused by an increase in blood to the
affected area. But the increase is not always good for you.
When an athlete is hurt or bruised, one of the first
treatments is ice. The ice reduces the inflammation and
allows the healing process to begin and complete more
quickly.

We can examine a simple case of heartburn. People who
suffer from chronic heartburn are often diagnosed with have
acid reflux disease and prescribed the little purple pill.
Acid reflux inflames your inner organs and causes a burning
or nauseous sensation that can be very uncomfortable and
sometimes painful.

Interestingly, sea vegetation has been proven to control
and even stop inflammation from occurring. While some
people may see this as turning off a defense mechanism, it
is not. When we experience disease, sickness or injury,
there is usually some level of inflammation with it and the
inflammation typically hurts and can spread. There is a
natural occurring chemical in sea vegetation that can stop
or reduce inflammation from occurring in our bodies.

The use of sea vegetation to stop or reduce inflammation
from occurring in our bodies has been used for many years
and by people from cultures from all over the world.
Eastern cultures such as those in Japan and China and those
in India have very successfully used sea vegetation for
heartburn and other inflammatory problems. The use of sea
vegetables to stop or reduce inflammation is growing in
popularity in Western cultures with the introduction of
liquid supplements that contain sea vegetables as one of
their main ingredients.

There are a number of varieties of sea vegetation and each
is a different color. Scientists and naturalists use colors
to categorize the different varieties. The brown sea
vegetable used to fight inflammation, acid reflux disease,
and other problems is called Fucus Vesiculosus.
That’s why we simply call it brown sea vegetation!
The way to prepare the brown sea vegetation is to boil
about one once of dried sea vegetables for 20 to 40 minutes
in clear pure water. Once it is done, strain out the sea
vegetation and drink the extracted juice.

Due to pioneering work in India, we in the West can trust
and use sea vegetation in our daily diets. We can in fact,
use sea vegetables in our daily diets (or as a vitamin
supplement) for the prevention of inflammation. Preventing,
reducing, or stopping inflammation helps our bodies heal
more quickly and more completely.

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