This is the second of a two-part post. The first part can be accessed here.

A discussion of diet and nutrition is fundamental to any conversation about hypertension. What you put into your body everyday has a significant impact on your risk of chronic disease, including...

Hypertension is a leading cause of death and disability throughout the Westernized world. In the US, 1 in 3 adults suffers with persistently elevated blood pressure. (1) Systolic blood pressure is the pressure in your vessels when your heart contracts, and diastolic bl...

Most people are aware of the fact that their mental state can have a real and profound impact on their gut and its daily functioning. This connection tends to be most noticeable during times of stress and is manifested in symptoms like nausea or cramping. Less apprecia...

For part one of this article, click here.

Stopping a PPI is a slow but worthwhile process. It typically takes several weeks to months to stop the medication completely. In general, the longer you have been taking the PPI, the longer it will take to taper off of it.

Befor...

This is a two-part post discussing a very commonly prescribed and taken class of medication. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are frequently used for symptoms like heartburn and indigestion. Unfortunately, research continues to accumulate showing the negative effects of p...

Insulin resistance is one of the most widespread and health-harming conditions in the westernized world. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes implies insulin resistance. However, insulin resistance starts long before it causes blood sugar to become elevated o...