Customer Reviews (28)

Some good background information for GERD Patients
I am researching gastric reflux because of my long history with GERD. I have been on a PPI for almost 10 years now to treat my GERD. The author claims that long term use of PPIs will ultimately cause the continuation of heartburn and other gastric problems. My consultations with several Gastroenterologists have yielded little to make me wary of continued PPI usage. This lack of information about long-term side effects is troublesome to me. I will continue to research long term PPI usage. My goal is to get off PPIs completely.

No More Heartburn
Excellent book !!Has made a significant change in our lives.

Arrived with no delay and in excellent condition

Thank you.

Candida NOT the only thing discussed here!
I'm not sure people who commented on Candida read the entire book. Or, perhaps it's the only aspect that caught their attention. This does NOT only deal with candida!

The reason this book is as great as it is: Dr. Rogers never gives one theory or one fix for any one problem. She acknowledges every body is different. This is really important as simplistic as this sounds. Most books/doctors usually have only one quick fix for everyone. Regular drug therapy, whether prescribed or over-the-counter uses exactly that theory.

For those of us with more complex problems other than gastric (especially MCS) this may be the key for regaining our health.The other great thing about this book is if you don't have insurance or don't have access to a doctor who can help she gives alternative measures to guide you to the answers for good health.I HIGHLY recommend this book!

Misleading title -- a book with another agenda
This book really isn't about heartburn -- it's about the faddish theory of candida (yeast) overgrowth being the cause of many gastrointestinal problems.Although, this may be true -- and yet most researchers and doctors are skeptical (including Dr. Weill -- see his site) -- you'd never know it from this book's title. Rogers believes in only one cause for heartburn and GERD (and everything else) -- candida.

As someone else pointed out, the book is also excessively alarmist when it comes to the risks of esophagal cancer to those suffering from GERD.

That said, there is some interesting information here (all of it couched in a very particular, kind of political way), and the diet seems harmless enough, so I've actually been following it. People who've left reviews here seem to be hqaving some success, though I remain deeply skeptical. The candida craze seems wishful thinking -- one cure for nearly everything that ails you.

I wish the book's cover had been a bit more honest.

Healing Gastrointestinal Disorders
I found the book to be an excellent source of information in helping me get my son off of Nexium, healing the erosion in his esophagus, and controlling his acid reflux.It has a lot of information on other gastric disorders as well.She also points out that making life style changes in your diet can keep you healthy (which is what I did for my son)can keep you off of medications that have other ill effects.She also recommends the book "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" so you know what you should eat to stay healthy.If you have a gastrointestinal disorder this is the book to purchase; since it's self help, educational, etc.I had purchased other books but this is the best one and most helpful. ... Read more

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Is it possible to write a sidesplitting novel about the breakup of the perfect marriage?If the writer is Nora Ephron, the answer is a resounding yes.For in this inspired confection of adultery, revenge, group therapy, and pot roast, the creator of Sleepless in Seattle reminds us that comedy depends on anguish as surely as a proper gravy depends on flour and butter.

Seven months into her pregnancy, Rachel Samstat discovers that her husband, Mark, is in love with another woman.The fact that the other woman has "a neck as long as an arm and a nose as long as a thumb and you should see her legs" is no consolation.Food sometimes is, though, since Rachel writes cookbooks for a living.And in between trying to win Mark back and loudly wiching him dead, Ephron's irrepressible heroine offers some of her favorite recipes.Heartburn is a sinfully delicious novel, as soul-satisfying as mashed potatoes and as airy as a perfect soufflé. ... Read more

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Palatable but Dated
I'm not really a fan of Nora Ephron -- I find her films to be terribly schmaltzy, and whenever I've heard her on NPR, she inevitably says something inane. So, needless to say, I was not particularly looking forward to reading this novel of hers for my book group. It wasn't until after I picked it up and mentioned it to a friend that I learned it's basically a roman a clef about the dissolution of her marriage to Washington Post reporter Carl Bernstein (of Woodward and Bernstein fame). That gave the brief story a little more resonance and made it somewhat more interesting to read.

The gist of the story is that Rachel (Nora Ephron) is seven months pregnant with her and Mark Feldman's (Carl Bernstein) second child when she discovers that he's been cheating on her with a serial adultress (in real life, British politician Margaret Jay). Over the course of the rest of the book she attempts to deal with this in alternatingly comic and pathetic turns. She flees "home" to mid-town Manhattan, commiserates with her therapy group, commiserates with close friends who may or may not have already known of the infidelity, reminisces about the failure of her first marriage, soldiers on with her semi-celeb cooking career, reminisces about her oddball parents (presumably modeled on her real-life parents who were playwrights, screenwriters, and alcoholics), and sprinkles in various recipes along the way.

It's all perfectly palatable, if rather slapstick and dated, as the idealists of the '60s must confront the banal bourgeois behavior they've slipped into in the '80s. I suspect that readers of that generation may find it rather more entertaining and meaningful than Gen Xers like myself and those in my book group (none of whom were particularly taken with it). I guess the best I can say is that it's brief, and to my surprise I didn't hate it. The book was made into a film of the same name (scripted by Ephron herself), but I doubt I'll be seeing it as it stars two of my least favorite "icons" -- Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep (yes, I know, heresy...).

Pesto is the quiche of the nineteen seventies
When Rachel Samstat was seven months pregnant, she learned her second husband had not been faithful.Her husband had used the excuse he had to go out to buy socks, among others.Rachel's husband Mark admitted that he loved the other woman.Rachel contacted her therapist.She let herself be persuaded that Mark was not what she wanted in a husband.Then she changed her mind.

Rachel describes her parents amusingly.She characterizes her sister as a good and patient and caring daughter.Rachel had remained with her first husband, Charlie, for six years.She didn't accept his offer to her of one of his pet hamsters.She had met Mark in Washington, D.C.The had separated once before marriage.Later, Mark decided that he had made a terrible mistake and sought Rachel's return. After the latest fiasco Mark wants to have Rachel back once again.

I can't describe the ending, tell the jokes, copy out the recipes, but I can assure the reader the writing is excellent in every instance.The book is delightful.

Painful and Funny
This book is painful and funny in equal parts and brings the breakup of a marriage to it's best conclusion.I enjoy most of Nora Ephron's writing.I also enjoyed the DVD of this book starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson.Also has a great song by Carly Simon.

A Perfect Revenge
Good for Nora!Makes a lot of divorced wives wish they could write like she does about a marriage gone sour.I'll bet her former husband and Hero of Watergate really squirmed and suffered.

Wonderful.
How can something be so funny and so sad at the same time? This book had me laughing out loud, but also on the verge of tears, as it really is heartbreaking to read all of Rachel's honest and straightforward thoughts. It's a wonderfully funny book, very well-written and satisfying. I will try some of the recipes. ... Read more

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Relief at Last for the Millions of Chronic Heartburn Sufferers

Written by an internationally recognized expert on digestive diseases, this much-needed book brings relief to the tens of millions who suffer from the pain of severe heartburn almost daily. If you find yourself dependent on antacids, losing sleep, missing work, or canceling plans because of heartburn discomfort, you may be among those who struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disorder, or GERD. The good news is that your condition is treatable——especially in its early stages. Drawing from his extensive experience diagnosing and treating patients, as well as the latest research from around the globe, Dr. Anil Minocha explains the causes of heartburn——and the potentially serious consequences of leaving it untreated. In addition to providing an overview of the problem, Dr. Minocha offers invaluable information on:

• The latest treatment options-from nutrition and simple lifestyle changes to drugs, surgery, and alternative remedies
• How your diet and weight may be affecting your GERD
• The relationship between stress and heartburn
• Dealing with GERD during pregnancy, and in infants, children, and the elderly

"An in-depth analysis of how to heal heartburn and acid reflux, a problem that afflicts humans across the lifespan, from infancy to old age. . . . A valuable home reference."-Elizabeth D. Tate, F.N.P., M.N., coauthor of Unforgettable Faces: Through the Eyes of a Nurse Practitioner

"Priceless and practical. . . . Easy to read. . . . A must-buy book for all heartburn sufferers."-Joel E. Richter, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ... Read more

Customer Reviews (16)

Supplemental magnesium helped cure me; please see below
For decades I suffered from severe bouts of acid reflux and heartburn several times each week. A few years ago I began taking a daily supplement of 1,000 mg of chelated magnesium for another seemingly-unrelated ailment. To my pleasant surprise the supplemental magnesium not only cured the ailment for which I was taking it, it also completely stopped my episodes of acid reflux and heartburn. I have since learned that acid reflux is caused by stomach spasms which cause acid (which healthy stomachs are designed by nature to tolerate and utilize) to be ejected into the esophagus which is not designed to be exposed to stomach acid and burns when it is so exposed. Magnesium is a natural relaxant -- as well as a natural antacid -- and, therefore, it helps prevent the stomach spasms which are the root cause of acid reflux and accompanying heartburn. I am a research chemist, not a physician, so I cannot tell you to take chelated magnesium as I did. I can, however, report to you the beneficial effects which I experienced from daily supplementation with chelated magnesium. Those interested in learning of the many other benefits of magnesium -- including prevention and mitigation of heart arrhythmia, high blood pressure, asthma, osteoporosis, and diabetes -- should acquire and read Dr. Carolyn Dean's excellent book The Miracle of Magnesium.

Save your money & keyword heartburn on the web
This isn't a bad book, but you can get all the same information going on line and keywording GERD or heartburn.I am sceptical of the many anecdotal patients in the book, used entirely to support her topic of the moment.I felt spoken down to in the book.Still, if you MUST have a book about this topic, this one will give you all the basics, but don't expect any revolutionary new ideas to conquer this bothersome syndrome.

Best little book on heartburn
I have read this book three times and each time I have gotten benefit from it. It continue to be by my bedside. This says it all cos the other book is my bible !

The causes and relief of heartburn are explained better than any other book I've read. I am in the minority of patients with severe heartburn that needed a Nisan Operation. I wish my doctor had looked at this book it would have kept my doctor and hospital bills down. I give it my highest recommendation.

Superlative for the patient with Heartburn
... I have never seen as biased and unfair a report ! It is apparently more easy to be critical than correct, Folks !

My own personal review of this book is in agreement with the majority and that includes some recognized top reviewers. It is simply great. Accurate information given in a succint manner from well researched material....The approach adopted in this book is current, well-balanced and readable. I recommend this to my clients most of whom are actively seeking alternate medicines to common medical problems such as heartburn

Excellent and thorough!
This books covers it all, from what heartburn is to what you can do about it, including medications, alternative remedies (who knew ginger helped heartburn), lifestyle remedies like raising the head of your bed and much more. There's also a chapter about children with GERD, another chapter on pregnancy (when many women have heartburn) and a chapter on heartburn in the elderly. This book can't be beat---although if you buy it, YOU can beat your heartburn problem! ... Read more

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If you or someone you love suffers from heartburn, you know that it can be very disruptive to your daily life. Most heartburn sufferers say it stops them from enjoying food. Others say it keeps them from getting a good night’s sleep, it makes it hard to concentrate at work, and it interferes with family activities. Sound familiar? Don’t worry. Heartburn is a pain, but it can be helped.

Heartburn & Reflux For Dummies is the plain-English guide to relief for you if you’ve been recently diagnosed with heartburn or reflux, if you suspect you may suffer from it, or if you’re concerned about your loved ones. This comprehensive book shows you how to recognize symptoms, get an accurate diagnosis, and work with a physician to receive the most effective treatment available. You’ll see how to:

• Get your symptoms under control
• Find the right physician
• Reduce stress and fine-tune your diet
• Avoid medicines that trigger upset
• Decide if surgery is right for you

Complete with a catalog of heartburn medicines and a list of reliable Web sites for people with digestive disorders, Heartburn & Reflux For Dummies is your one-stop guide to stopping the hurt, starting to heal, and enjoying food again! ... Read more

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Another useful one in this clever series ...
It's true: it explains what many MDs neglect to mention in the office.Very useful reading -- BEFORE you go in to talk to the doctor.This will give you a framework for the best questions to ask.Unfortunately, the burden is on you, the patient, to ask them!Most docs volunteer nothing!Counterintuitive, I know, but it's the reality.Arm yourself with this simple, smart, easy to understand book.

Heartburn & Reflux forDummies
I learned more about acid reflux in two days of easy reading then I learned from my doctors in five years.Great Book!

Gor pain? Get this.
Until now, no one had outlined the consequences of untreated heartburn as clearly as this author who pretty much tells you everything you need to know about about how heartburn happens and how it affects your body. I particularly liked how this book made it possble for me to contact a consumer help book and find out how stress hurts my stomach.

Dealing with heartburn
This book is a straightforward guide to heartburn and its unpleasant sister, reflux. The list of potentially offending foods is very useful, as is the Part of Tens guide to heartburn web sites. Even if I still get heartburn, this book has given me some strategies for reducing the discomfort. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Nearly everyone has experienced heartburn, the sensation of burning discomfort in the chest, often brought on by eating a large meal. In fact, heartburn is the most common gastroesophageal disorder in the United States -- more than seven in ten adult Americans suffer from heartburn each month. Few people, however, realize that heartburn is really just one symptom of the disorder known as acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which stomach acid repeatedly washes up into the esophagus, or remains in the esophagus too long.

Most people experience GERD as a cluster of simple symptoms -- belching, chest pain, and indigestion. Others suffer painful or difficult swallowing, asthma, chronic cough, and hoarseness, symptoms that can indicate a more serious disorder or lead to such complications as bleeding, esophageal stricture, and esophageal cancer. Some people, however, experience no symptoms--and they run an especially high risk of developing complications.

Healing Heartburn seeks to educate people about GERD's symptoms and the range of available treatments and also to help people take charge of their lives by doing something about their own acid reflux disease. Authors Dr. Lawrence J. Cheskin and Dr. Brian E. Lacy cover diagnostic tests, a step-by-step approach to treatment, the effectiveness of medications, complications and how to avoid them, and special considerations for pregnant women and for children. Illustrations, questionnaires, patient vignettes, answers to commonly asked questions, and a list of additional resources round out this comprehensive patient guide.

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Very, very short book - almost pocket sized.
This is a tiny book and although I like the idea of having a positve outlook and including your faith in your illness, I didn't find the book to be helpful with my indigestion. ... Read more

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Eating for acid reflux: A Handbook and cookbook for those with hearthburn
Very helpful in understanding what acid reflux is and what I was able to eat

GERD sufferers unite!
This book has good information and decent menu ideas.Not too much that I didn't already know.
Recommended to GERD sufferers.

Eating for Acid Reflux
Good information on acid reflux.Many of the recipes had ingredients that people with acid reflux can't use....like tomato paste with (as tolerated) in the recipe.I found only six recipes for my family.

Excellent!
I love this book, it gives you everything you need to know about GERD, and the food in the cookbook is delicious!! I reccomend this book to all GERD suffers out there!!

Disappointing recipe section
Excellent background information on the disease. One of the most complete descriptions and reasons why certain foods cause problems. However, I was very disappointed with the recipe section. I was expecting recipes for dishes that did not include foods that can cause heartburn. Instead, there were very common recipes, many containing several ingredients that GERD suffers should avoid, with instructions such as"if you have problems with onions, leave it out..."How helpful is that, really!? ... Read more

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Did you know that you can stop acid reflux immediately and permanently with out using any drugs? What if someone told you that fats, coffee, alcohol, spices and even smoking are not triggers for acid reflux and it had all been a big mistake? What if someone provided evidence that the small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) was responsible for the acid reflux and the huge increase in the rate of esophageal cancer? What if someone told you that GERD was not really a disease so much as our bodies way of coping with a diet we did not evolve with? Heartburn Cured makes a strong argument that consuming certain carbohydrates is the root cause and real trigger for acid reflux and the resulting complications like Barrett's and esophageal cancer. This breakthrough diet book is written by a microbiologist who suffered from chronic heartburn for 20 years before getting fed up with uninformed GI medical doctors prescribing drugs that either did not work or were associated with serious side effects and health problems like pneumonia and osteoporosis. In Heartburn Cured, the author explains the role of intestinal microorganisms in digestion and provides clear and easy to understand evidence that carbohydrate malabsorption leads to SIBO and resulting gas that drives acid reflux (and IBS symptoms as well). Heartburn Cured delivers a death blow to heartburn and GERD by harnessing the glycemic index to free you from GERD and heartburn as well as the PPIs, H2 blockers and even antacids. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Low-carb => no heartburn:not a new concept
I have not read this book but am simply commenting on the fact that a few medical studies and tons of anecdotal evidence exist that support this book's premise.You certainly don't need to buy this book or follow his special diet to find out for yourself that eating fewer refined carbs will reduce/eliminate heartburn.I found this out accidentally when I went on the South Beach diet for several months - within 3 days I noticed I wasn't having any heartburn (normally a twice-daily occurrence that was so bad I would get headaches from the pain).This discovery was a miracle that literally changed my life and while I may not be dieting any longer, I still eat very few refined carbs.When I do indulge, the heartburn comes roaring back.So, buy the book if you're interested in this particular diet plan, but it's really not necessary if you just want to know that fewer carbs means less heartburn.

Heartburn Cured The Low Carb Miracle
An interested concept. It takes a book to tell you something the author could have explained in one chapter or an article. I still haven't been able to try this conept so I can't say if it will work or not. This reads like a technical paper - it just isn't very reader friendly.

What a lifesaver of a book!
You cannot go wrong with this book!Do you suffer with really bad GERD? (gastroesophageal reflux disease).Then here is the answer for you.A low carb diet stops the entire acid reflux problem and allows you to once again live a normal life.No more angling of the bed, no more waiting three to four hours after your nightly meal to lay down, no more PILLS!You can live normally again and even enjoy your wine or cocktails without agony of reflux.This is the key...carbs are sugar makers...when you digest carbs it makes lots of gas...the gas blows open the lower esophageal sphincter...and you get reflux.Without the carbs...no gas, no reflux.This is simplifying the process immensely, but it's the basics.And here's the other great part of this diet to control this disease.You can cheat and still feel good.Once a week I have a huge baked potato with butter and sour cream and no reflux results.I also have a small piece of bittersweet chocolate every other night...no reflux!

If you want to maintain a healthy weight, this is also a great diet to be on.I don't eat a lot of eggs or beef, but maintain my diet with fresh salads, fresh veggies, a lot of ocean fish and chicken.We have a piece of lean red meat once a week.You are welcome to have more, but I choose not to.I am so greatful to Dr. Robillard for writing this book and saving my life.The pain I experienced before reading his book was horrid...I hurt all the time, went to bed with a heating pad every night and cried about my life being over...but then, hallelujah...I found this book and am back to enjoying life and feeling great.

If you suffer, please, please please try this diet and read this book. Tests at Duke University back up this whole premise, but Dr. Robillard tells you why.Save yourself the pain, get off the pills, and enjoy life again.Yes there are restrictions, but the few you have to make are worth it for the benefits of feeling great again!

I love you Dr. Norm...you saved my life!

Hello Dr. Robillard...
I have wanted to get in touch with you for some time now to let you know my results after reading your book...

Just like you claim, my symptoms (heartburn & coughing) were gone in 2 days. Four days later i stopped taking the PPI drug. A week later i was able to lay flat in bed as opposed to a 60-degree angle. What's more, i have lost almost 20 lbs. I have discovered through your method that my netcarb threshold is around 40g/day, hence the dramatic & continued weightloss- i feel so much better.

I have been telling everyone about your book and the diet (without giving too much away) And i've given out all those cards you included.

Thanks so much for your research, putting this material together and making it available!

Best to you!

//dc ... Read more

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At sometime in their lives, as many as 70 percent of Americans will suffer from gastrointestinal disorders. 50 Ways to Relieve Heartburn, Reflux, and Ulcers is a quick and easy volume that offers 50 solutions to chronic and acute gastrointestinal episodes. Includes information on symptoms, treatments, and management techniques as well as an evaluation of major over-the-counter medications. Also provides the latest information on h. pylori and ulcers.

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Do you suffer from heartburn?Is an ulcer bothering you?Are the difficult symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome compromising your life?If so, you are not alone.One in three Americans has some sort of digestive problem.After the common cold, gastrointestinal complaints are the biggest cause of employee absenteeism in the United States.And since GI disorders are so often interrelated, many people who have them suffer from two or more at the same time.

Here, in a completely revised and updated edition, is everything you need to know to find fast relief from a wide range of gastrointestinal difficulties.Whether it's constipation, diarrhea, gas, hemorrhoids, ulcers, heartburn, colitis, gallstones, or one of the many other digestive tract problems, Dr. Steven Peikin's self-help nutritional program will help keep you out of the doctor's office--and feeling great.

Based on the latest research and his own clinical experience, Dr. Peikin prescribes a healthy diet high in fiber and low in fat, spices, lactose, and caffeine.He provides a detailed list of "flag foods" to avoid in the case of specific problems and shows you how to use exercise, over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs, and stress management to complement the program.In this new edition, Dr. Peikin offers the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori, the bacterium that causes ulcers and stomach cancer; the newest remedies for severe heartburn; recommendations for avoiding colon cancer through screening and prevention; and a significantly expanded section on Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

If you suffer from digestive problems, you know that gastrointestinal health can make all the difference in living comfortably from day to day.Dr. Peikin's classic book can show you the way.Download Description
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Do you suffer from heartburn? Is an ulcer bothering you? Are the difficult symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome compromising your life? If so, you are not alone. You are that one out of every three Americans that suffers from chronic digestive problems.

Whether it's constipation, diarrhea, gas, hemorrhoids, ulcers, heartburn, colitis, gallstones, or one of the many other digestive tract problems, Dr. Steven Peikin's self-help nutritional program will help keep you out of the doctor's office -- and feeling great.

Based on the latest research and his own clinical experience, Dr. Peikin prescribes a healthy diet high in fiber and low in fat, spices, lactose, and caffeine. He provides a detailed list of ""flag foods"" to avoid in the case of specific problems; shows you how to use exercise, over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs, and stress management to complement the program; and offers advice for coordinating the program with weight loss (or weight gain), working with medical professionals, and measuring progress.

""Highly recommended for its thorough coverage, sound advice, and healthy suggestions,""* Gastrointestinal Health -- now revised and updated with the latest information on new drugs and research -- is everything you need to know to find fast relief from a wide range of gastrointestinal difficulties.

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Customer Reviews (12)

Great information, interesting read...
I finally understand after reading this how all the organs in my digestive system work.And it's not as gross as you might think.It's interesting to read how different foods and drugs you ingest each affect each organ differently, as well as potentially causing pain to those who are sensitive, or who have different conditions.A must read for those with persistent IBS, heartburn, gas, or other digestive issues.

Great book for GERD sufferers
This book has it all; concise explanations of the etiology of each gastroenterologic problem and simple practical solutions.Generally, the doctor proposes a high fiber, low fat diet but each patient has to tailor their diet to their own specific needs as clearly there are certain foods that are fine for some, an irritant for others.I would note that contrary to one reviewer, I have made a number of the recipes.They are fairly simple, mostly typical ingredients and have been delicious.
The one problem I have with the book is the contradictory advice with respect to some specific food items.For example, if you suspect that your LES valve muscle is the culprit, the recipes in the 2 week plan contain a good deal of ingredients (citrus fruits, cocoa) which may irritate that condition.The doctor has not provided alternatives to substitute for these ingredients.Generally though, I think the implied message is you have got to get to know your body well as you lower the fat and increase the fiber in your diet.

Informative; not bogged down with technical language
If you could purchase one book on GI issues, this should be it.My copy is filled with notes and highights and I have recommended it to many of my friends.I found the technical jargon to be quite easy to comprehend (yes, I know I am also a Dr., but trust me -- we appreciate the simplified lanauge as well).The author also integrates a nutritional aspect, although some of the info can be quite contradictory (check out the cooking section...).Overall, I LOVE this book and I have brought it on many a Dr's visit.Its quite impressive.

Gastrointestinal Health by Peikin MD
This book is very useful for a wide constituency of physicians
and patients . It is helpful for gastrointestinal, neurologic
and rhematological problems. The author treats the nutritional
dimension of our health. For instance, milk may harm ulcers
and exacerbate other problems in the GI tract. Spicy foods may
aggravate inflammations. The author explains that the small
intestine digests proteins and splits amino acids and enzymes.
The digestive system interacts with the circulatory system.
Nutrients travel to the liver which secretes bile and removes
toxins from injested foods. With the exception of fats, all
nutrients enter the bloodstream via the liver. Undigested
fiber evacuates. White bread, chocolate and pastas clog the
digestive system. Spasms aggravate existing digestive disorders.
These spasms may take the form of abdomenal discomfort,
IBS, Crohns Disease and diverticulosis. Pancreatitis is a
steady increase in abdomenal discomfort aggravated by alcohol.

Sandostatin treats pancreatitis. Certain foods contain gluten.
The gluten can aggravate existing gastrointestinal conditions.
Eliminating wheat, rye and sweets helps to alleviate symptoms.
Stress is an aggravating factor with regard to the GI tract.
An increase in fiber helps the tract operate better. In addition,
the GI tract needs micronutrients and vitamins to aid in
the digestive process. This book is excellent as a health
maintenance tool.

This book was a lifesaver
I suffered for a year before this book came to my rescue.Once I started having stabbing pains after I ate, a friend let me borrow her copy to seek some relief.After an endoscopy and a trip to the emergency room with excrutiating pain, I finally consulted the book and learned that my problem may go further than acid reflux.At my second trip to the ER I insisted on having my gallbladder tested.The ER doctor was not interested in going that direction, but he placated me and let me have an ultrasound.That revealed that I had an enlarged gallbladder and gallstones.I had surgery the next day to remove the gallbladder.Had I not read the book and become informed, there is no telling how much longer I would have had to suffer (the ER docs were content with medicating me and sending me home and not trying to figure out what was wrong).It helps to educate yourself when you know something is not right with your body, because doctors do not know everything.I had seen two doctors previously, and neither had an inkling that my gallbladder might have been my problem.I highly recommend this book to anyone that has digestive problems. ... Read more

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If you or someone you love is among the more than 25 million Americans who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a form of chronic heartburn, you know that it¼s more than a mere annoyance: hundreds of millions of dollars are spent annually on treating GERD and acid reflux, and these conditions are linked to even more serious problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even esophageal cancer.

Now, there is real help for the millions afflicted with this condition. In Living with Chronic Heartburn: The Complete Health Guide to Acid Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dr. Paulo Pacheco and Marilyn Olsen explain—in everyday language—the latest medical information and both surgical and non-surgical treatment options—including the recently FDA-approved Enteryx therapy.

In Living with Chronic Heartburn you'll find:
• Steps you can take today to manage GERD, lessen its symptoms, and prevent it from progressing to more serious conditions.
• A review of over-the-counter and prescription medications and surgical procedures.
• Up-to-date treatment information for pregnant women, children, and seniors who suffer from GERD.

Living with Chronic Heartburn also includes a guide to lifestyle changes that will make a real difference in the way you feel, including exercise tips and guidelines for healthy eating. Dr. Pacheco, working with a registered dietician, has even developed menus that can help ease the discomfort of GERD sufferers.

Living with Chronic Heartburn is the definitive book for anyone suffering from GERD, acid reflux, or other chronic heartburn conditions. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Practical advice and teaching that make a difference.
Dr. Pacheco delivers on this straight-forward and practical book that really helps make a difference.
After implementing much of the advice given in the book, I have had substantial improvement.
I highly recommend this book!

Great Book!!!!!
I've had heartburn for quite a long time and this book has been tremendous resource---It's very clear, concise and to the point!!It has helped me a great deal with my problem--I highly recommend this wonderful book!!

Useful Answers
The best thing for heartburn since Prilosec! ... Read more

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Heartburn and acid reflux have a nasty way of defying cure or prevention, but following the Great Physician's prescription for heartburn and acid reflux can alleviate symptoms and nip more serious problems in the bud. Acid indigestion and burning feelings in the chest often strike in the middle of the night with stabbing chest pain. At 1:30 in the morning, there are not a whole lot of options. Most approach the medicine cabinet with the fervent hope that there are a few Tums left in the bottle.

Jordan Rubin, along with Joseph Brasco, MD, is not so sure that taking antacids and powerful proton pump inhibitors best for people's healing or their health. The Great Physician's Rx for Heartburn and Acid Reflux reveals a more natural approach to beating heartburn and acid reflux based on the Seven Keys to Health and Wellness.

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The Great Physician's Rx for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
I thought the book was informative, although I disagree with some of the suggestions.I also think that more medical information could be provided (e.g., information on PPI's, H2-Blockers, etc.).The author seems to be against anything that has to do with Allopathic medicine, and instead only emphasizes the naturapathic approach. ... Read more

Book Description

44% of Americans experience heartburn and acid reflux on a regular basis.

Acid reflux disease, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a serious affliction affecting millions of Americans. With GERD's severe symptoms not always responsive to treatment, the result is often a poor quality of life. This welcome book is a comprehensive resource to crucial medical facts and coping mechanisms for those who suffer from this condition.

Information from the most recent scientific studies is included on such key topics as:

• Understanding the condition and its medical considerations
• Signs and symptoms
• Healthy eating habits
• Conventional medical treatments, including drug therapy, endoscopy, and surgery
• Effects on personal and family lifestyle

Since healthy eating is key to the management of acid reflux and GERD, the authors include 100 specially tailored recipes. These creative and tempting dishes are satisfying and delicious, and all will be well tolerated by those with acid reflux problems. They include:

• Vegetable Spring Rolls
• Chunky Tzadziki Spread
• Super Soothing Vegetable Stock
• Nonna Vertolli's Minestrone
• Baked Spinach and Rice Casserole
• Smoked Salmon Stuffed with Light Cream Cheese

Chronic hearthburn is a recurring problem affecting millions. For them, this encouraging book will be useful on a daily basis.

Customer Reviews (5)

Good Overview and Handy Recipes
This book gives a good overview of the problem, with a lot of basicinformation with a good level of detail, but in not too technical terms.
The diet recommendations are great, and helped me put together the best diet plan for me. I especially appreciated the explanations of why different foods are bad for you, because there are about 4 different ways foods can contribute to the GERD problem.One or two of the meal plan suggestions might be questionable, such as eating strawberries when you have severe pain, but otherwise, it does a great job. The recipes are helpful, too.

A Disapointment
I had high hopes for this book but they were not fulfilled.The information section would only be helpful to people who are totally new to the wonderless world of acid reflux it is also somewhat depressing.
The recipes are ok but they aren't that wonderful
This book is definently not the place to start if you need help with this problem
Good Luck to us all

A GERD Sufferer
Good book with good information and menu ideas.Not too much that I didn't already know.
Recommended to GERD sufferers.

"Chronic Heartburn" Is a Sweet Dish
In an area filled to the lid with cookbooks of every taste and portion, "Chronic Heartburn: Managing Acid Reflux and GERD Through Understanding, Diet and Lifestyle" is a welcome and well-prepared arrival for gastronomical considerations little served at present. For anyone who suffers heartburn, and thereby tends to view the kitchen with some trepidation, "Chronic Heartburn" is a gateway to culinary freedom and delicious experience. As enjoyable to read as it is written and researched, the book offers everything: causal information of acid reflux (including informative diagrams), treatment options (including herbal ones), lifestyle modifications, guides to foods that hurt and heal, charts for effectively managing heartburn, and over one-hundred recipes, from soups to smoothies to main-course meats and seafood. Among my favorites: grilled halibut with papaya salsa, Russian-style borscht and mango chicken. As one who, like many, does suffer bouts of heartburn, I've come across few books that so effectively take the worry out of dining.

Great recipes!
This book is not only informative with easy-to-comprehend details about the digestive system, but also a wonderful cookbook!It has healthy recipes that are good for people who suffer from heartburn, acid reflux, and other digestive ailments.Yet, these recipes are great for dieters, veggie lovers, and those who just want to eat healthy foods.The Smoothies and Juices are fantastic drinks with summer approaching!This is a must-have book for healthy eating. ... Read more

Book Description
This digital document is an article from Medical Update, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on February 1, 1992. The length of the article is 463 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Surgery unnecessary for heartburn. (includes recipe for rice pilaf)
Publication: Medical Update (Newsletter)
Date: February 1, 1992
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v15Issue: n8Page: p5(2)

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Coping with Chronic Heartburn provides a wealth of up-to-the-minute information regarding the latest diagnostic and treatment options available to sufferers. Elaine Fantle Shimberg explains how to differentiate GERD from other conditions with similar symptoms an also explains how to know when you should consult a doctor. Find out which medication, herbal remedies, and food can alleviate GERD--and which lifestyle changed can help its painful symptoms. ... Read more

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Fire Inside - Help For Sufferers
This book can be a major help for those who suffer from heartburn and acid reflux disease.It covers the causes, symptoms, available treatments, and strategies for living with reflux disease.

Clear explanations areprovided are provided for the problems that you suffer from, and the sideeffects such as chronic bronchitis.The book also covers tactics forliving with reflux. ... Read more