Download Acid Reflux : Philadelphia Acupuncture Clinic : http

This page was exported from Philadelphia Acupuncture Clinic [ http://philaacupuncture.com ]
Export date: Sat May 6 8:01:10 2017 / +0000 GMT
Acid Reflux
Nasty heartburn, acid reflux?
Acid reflux is one of the most common medical conditions that causes heartburn,
coughing, and pain in the upper part of the stomach. Natural treatment for
heartburn becomes more and more popular when the truth about the PPI medicines
(antacids) uncovers. Gastric Esophagus Reflux is so common medical disorder
that many people believe it should be easy to diagnose and heal.
At some occasions, however, the acid reflux symptoms are not that apparent and
can be easily misdiagnosed with some other medical conditions.
If left without attention, indigestion symptoms can result in Barrett's syndrome –
the most common predecessor to esophageal cancer.
Here are some symptoms—both common and unusual—that could mean you have
acid reflux:












Heartburn
Post-meal pain
Sore throat
Chest pain
Pain worsens with rest
Cough
Asthma
Bitter taste
Hoarseness
Nausea
Extra saliva
Trouble swallowing
That hurtful feeling behind the ribcage is often more than a simple heartburn for
patients receiving medicines from the group of Proton Pump Inhibitors. The
pharmaceutical drugs from this group are well-known and available with or
without prescriptions. On the top of the list of those
medicines are Prilosec,
Nexium, and Prevacid. Brand or generic, these medicines displayed on shelves of
pharmacies and can be found in medicine cabinets virtually in each household.
What we know and what we need to know about omeprazole and other medicines
made from this ingredient?
In 2002, the mutual earnings for all 10 pharmaceutical syndicates in the Fortune
500 reached $35.9 billion, which is more than the incomes for the rest of 490
companies of this group combined ($34.6 billion). In the year 2014, the profit of
these drugs giants almost doubled.
The PPI group of drugs has been the ideal cash cow for its fabricators.
Interesting thing is that based on the pharmaceutical patent law of the USA 5 years
ago this cash machine should have run dry. The official patent on Prilosec
supposed to be terminated. Under standard conditions, that would have initiated the
appearance of a generic form on the market. But that didn't occur.
By filing lawsuits, the manufacturers of Prilosec have accomplished to keep the
generics out unleashing while performing a half-a-billion-dollar selling
bombardment to transfer people off Prilosec and onto new patent-protected, highcost analog – Nexium aka Purple Pill.
A new clinical research by scientists at Houston Methodist and Stanford University
demonstrates that the group of medicines usually prescribed to combat esophagus
reflux, known as omeprazole, significantly raises the risk of heart arrest. The
omeprazole group of medicines includes well-known brands - Prilosec, Nexium,
and Prevacid.
Earlier researchers have revealed that omeprazole can harm the "Teflon-like"
coating of veins and arteries, which is intended to foil a backlog. Further
acknowledged side effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors comprise vitamin B12
deficiency and vulnerability to fractures of the wrist, hip, and spine.
Another newest study performed by scientists at Johns Hopkins University in
Baltimore revealed that patients who take omeprazole are more likely to develop
enduring kidney illnesses.
Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid prevent stomach coating cells from manufacturing
of acid, which results in reducing of the reflux symptoms, however, the same drugs
cause initiations of kidney irritation, swollenness, and tenderness known as
interstitial nephritis.
And finally - dementia is the most recent concern. A new research recently
published in New England Medical Journal discovered that elders, who recurrently
use PPI, were 45%t more vulnerable to culminate in dementia.
And it raises the question – How to fight a heartburn?
Natural medicine may be the right answer to this question. As an alternative to
using pharmaceutical omeprazole, people have an option to change their standards
of living – switch to low-fat diet, decrease alcohol and coffee consumption and
when it necessary seek for holistic and natural treatment approaches.
What causes Acid reflux?
Nobody knows the real causes of Acid reflux. A hiatal hernia could stimulate the
development of this disorder, however, there are no straight relations between a
hernia and GERD. A hiatal hernia takes place when the superior segment of the
gastric is above the diaphragm, the internal muscle partition that splits the
abdomen from the thoracic cage. The diaphragm prevents the acid from flowing up
into the gullet. If a patient suffers from a hiatal hernia the acid can easily come up
causing reflux and as a result - heartburn.
Other things that may cause Acid reflux are:




Excessive alcohol consumption
Obesity and overweight
smoking
pregnancy
Besides, some food products may cause Acid reflux episodes:








oranges, mandarins, clementine;
Coffee and chocolate;
drinks with caffeine;
fast food (deep fried meat, chicken, and fries);
garlic and onions;
basil and mint;
piquant, peppery foods;
tomato products (sauces, ketchup, etc.).
Acupuncture for Acid reflux
Acupuncture for acid reflux is one of the major healing techniques engaged in
Traditional Chinese Medicine. Best on the report from National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, acupuncture has been progressively
achieving recognition as an unconventional form of treatment since the beginning
of the 1970s, when it initially moved to the U.S. as a medical approach for
different sorts of pain syndromes. By needling particular biologically active skin
points on the head, torso, and extremities, acupuncturists challenge to reestablish
the stability of internal energy (Qi).
Acupuncture for acid reflux treatment must be delivered by a well-trained,
licensed specialist.
Acupuncture for acid reflux is recognized commonly harmless, even though
insignificant bruising can sporadically happen. Those bruises usually disappear
within7 to 15 days.
Study's findings of acupuncture for acid reflux.
A 2006 publication in the “Journal of Gastroenterology” stated that Acupuncture
for acid reflux is in effect in the Gastroenterological clinics because it fuels
gastrointestinal peristaltic and constraints gastric acid production.
Another study on 300 patients, distributed in the 2008 issue of Alimentary
Pharmacology & Therapeutics, conveyed that combination of Acupuncture for
acid reflux and PPI drugs (the orthodox approach) appeared to be more
appropriate in the treatment of GERD symptoms than increasing the prescribed
amount of Nexium.
Homeopathic treatment for acid reflux
Homeopathy is one of the most common holistic methods in medicine. The choice
of homeopathic medicine is grounded on the conception of personalization and
symptoms match as required by the principals of the holistic philosophy.
The purpose of homeopathy is not only to manage the acid reflux symptoms but
first of all to address its initial source and foundation as well as the specific
predisposition of the particular patient.
Homoeopathy is very effective in healing all symptoms of GERD and moreover is
vital in stopping the deterioration of the illness. Homeopathic remedies are
recommended based on corporal, psychological, and hereditary specifics that make
each patient individual. This general methodology is enclosing emotional and
physical components at the ground-level.
Using this approach homeopathic remedies help reduce sour build-up, reinstate
normal pH level by cleaning and repairing the gastrointestinal system, and
reinforce the lower round muscle also known as esophageal sphincter
Homeopathic medicines are natural, harmless, gentle and they cause no sideeffects. Also, people who are taking numerous western pharmaceutical drugs can
without harm take Homeopathic remedies. Homeopathic pills do not cause any
dependencies or addictions. They have an extraordinary confirmed safety record
and approved by FDA in the US and all over the world.
Since homeopathic medicine uses a holistic approach, it leads to a stable,
permanent cure, instead of short-term suppression of symptoms.
Conclusion regarding treatment of acid reflux.
The conventional western approach to managing of heartburn and other acid reflux
symptoms implicates the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors for as long as symptoms
take place. Regrettably, because these pharmaceutical medicines don't cure the
principal cause of acid reflux, and rather make them poorer, patients who get
prescription of PPI end up dependent on them for the rest of their lives.
This is a severe issue, because Nexium, Prilosec, and other drugs from this group
support microbial overgrowth, declining individual's immune system, diminishes
immersion of vital nutrients, and upsurges the probability of rising symptoms of
IBS, further peptic conditions, and cancer. The producers of these medicines have
always been attentive to it. FDA does not recommend to use PPI drugs for longer
than two weeks. Obviously, this practical instruction has been cast-off and people
take these medications on a regular basis all lifelong.
What is mainly upsetting about it is that acid reflux can be easily healed and cured
with simple nutritional and standard of living modifications.
Regrettably, the dishonesty and exploitation of our pharmaceutical industry
practically assure that these important facts will continue to be incomprehensible.
Pharmaceutical companies make a profit of more than $7.2 billion a year vending
Proton Pump Inhibitors. The last thing they agree is for physicians and population
to study holistic treatment techniques for acid reflux. And since 2/3 of all medical
research is sponsored by drug companies, it's up to patients to determine the truth
about effective treatments for acid reflux.
Philadelphia Acupuncture Clinic led by medical doctor Victor Tsan has strong academical and clinical
experience in the treatment of acid reflux. Dr. Tsan learned classical acupuncture in China and is recognized
by Chinese Academy of Chinese Traditional Medicine. He also graduated an International Academy of
classical homeopathy and was personally trained by Professor George Vithoulcas.
Most of the patients in Philadelphia Acupuncture Clinic are happy with the results of treatment and in the
majority of cases get cured.
Post date: 2016-02-24 20:06:58
Post date GMT: 2016-02-24 20:06:58
Post modified date: 2017-05-05 16:16:16
Post modified date GMT: 2017-05-05 16:16:16
Powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin. MS Word saving format developed by gVectors Team www.gVectors.com