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Category: Food Sensitivities

Acid reflux & Gerd

Acid reflux? GERD?

Taking the little purple pill? More than 25% of Americans have this problem. Is there another answer? Mark Hyman, MD, (drhyman.com) a leading clinician in Functional Medicine recently addressed this issue. 44% of Americans have heartburn at least once a month.  The acid-blocking medications – Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium – are the third most commonly prescribed medications!  Reflux causes many problems and so we need to ask “WHY”.  Why do you have reflux? Some common triggers: Fried or spicy foods Citrus or...

BPA Letters in Stamp Font

Ever wonder what BPA (bisphenol-A) actually is? What is all the controversy about? Is it really harmful?

  What is BPA? Bisphenol A is a man made synthetic compound used to make certain plastics clear and tough.  It is used to make such consumer goods as the polycarbonate plastic in water bottles, sports equipment, CDs and DVDs, plastic toys, linings of water pipes, and in the linings of food and beverage cans.  It is also used in the manufacture of thermal paper such as grocery and gas and store receipts.  (wash your hands!) BPA was used as a...