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Many people don't think twice about the safety of OTC drugs. NDMA is toxic to the liver and likely carcinogenic. It's not uncommon for doctors to recommend Zantac to babies with reflux. If you are using for OTC medications for reflux or any disorder, consider that addressing the underlying triggers is a more sound approach as well as stocking a few safe and effective natural therapies.

US FDA flags probable cancer-causing impurity in common heartburn drugs (CORRECTED) The US Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that some medicines containing ranitidine, commonly known as Zantac, had traces of a probable cancer-causing impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) at low levels. The European Medicines Agency said it will also start a review of the...

Happy, safe 4th of July to all my friends!

Safer, Healthier Grilling - Emerson Ecologics Blog Decades ago, news came out that the nitrites and nitrates added to processed meats such as hot dogs, cold cuts, sausages and bacon generate harmful nitrosamines when cooked. Bad news for hot dog lovers. Looking for answers, research found that vitamin C in various ascorbate forms helped prevent the....

It's always nice to see studies which confirm what we see clinically. In this case, cutting back on gluten significantly would be a wise choice for all of us. One book that I recommend often is "Wheat Belly' by William Davis MD. It is well written and well documented and an enjoyable read. In it, Davis discusses the many changes in wheat with hybridization and the array of health risks associated with wheat and grain consumption. Give a gluten free diet a try. You have nothing to lose but pounds:) However, keep in mind that the gluten free processed foods, many of which are potato and corn based are not good alternatives. Almond and coconut flours are better choices.

Why a low-gluten diet may benefit everyone New research, published in the journal Nature Communications, finds that a diet low in gluten may also benefit the health of people who are not allergic to it. However, the benefits are not down to the mere absence of gluten. People living with celiac disease or gluten intolerance opt for a...

Cranberries are well recognized for their ability to inhibit bacterial adherence in the urinary tract thus preventing UTI's. However, many are not aware that they are also a wonderful source of antioxidants which strengthen the lining of blood vessels and discourage plaque formation by preventing LDL cholesterol from being oxidized. Try mixing them with oranges and sweet cherries to cut back on the added sugars we use to sweeten them.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Cranberries -- They’re Not Just for Thanksgiving Anymore The Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension, a substation of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.