When is Acid a Good Thing?

I’ve seen patients who eat Tums like candy. They claim relief from heartburn. Plus, they think the calcium in Tums would help keep their bones strong.

Unfortunately Tums are not a good source of calcium… and they’re not a good solution for chronic heartburn either. In fact, taking over-the-counter antacids does you more harm than good.

You Should Know this about Heartburn…

Dear Reader,
Do you ever get heartburn?
It’s usually not about stomach acid…
Heartburn is usually a muscle problem. It’s called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It’s a flap that relaxes or opens when food goes down into the stomach. When it’s not being used, it’s supposed to stay shut.
But in the case of heartburn, your LES doesn’t [...]