Dr. Gardner, I know you are very busy, but I was wondering if you could answer one question for me. I think I have gastritis. I have taken Prilosec for a month, but recently stopped taking it b/c of all the bad side effects I have read about and I have decided to try to [...]
Gastritis
January 3rd, 2012 · 3:30 PM
Tags: acid, fiber, gastritis, psyllium
Healing an Inflamed Stomach (Gastritis)
July 5th, 2010 · 7:06 AM
I have just been treated with Amoxicillin, Flagy, and Prilosec for gastritis. At the same time I took (as directed) 2 iron pills a day. After suffering for 3 months I realized that the iron pills were continuing the gastritis and not allowing it to heal. I quit the iron [...]
Tags: gastritis, inflammation, iron, Prilosec, stomach
Zantac, Acid Reflux
April 9th, 2010 · 10:20 AM
I have taken a prescription Zantac for a long time, for my ulcers. When I get to the point I don’t think I need to take them, I eventually end up doubled over in pain, and start taking them again. Recently I’ve heard that taking antacids is not good. My question is: is this [...]
Tags: acid reflux, gastritis
Case Report on Acid Reflux
September 8th, 2008 · 8:02 PM
A patient came into my office four weeks ago, with abdominal gas, bloating, and pain. He had had a gastroscopy, which demonstrated a mild gastritis (stomach inflammation), and Barrett’s esophagus. Barrett’s esophagus is
Tags: acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus, bloating, esophageal cancer, gas, gastric acid, gastritis, intestinal bacteria, metabolizing food, pain, Prilosec, stomach acid
My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing: