<p>Although they are among the most widely prescribed medications and most popular over-the-counter remedies, acid blocking drugs may not be the best way to deal with heartburn or GERD.</p><p>References:</p><p><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19262544" target="_blank">Overutilization of proton pump inhibitors: a review of cost-effectiveness and risk</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19360912" target="_blank">Body weight, lifestyle, dietary habits and gastroesophageal reflux disease.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16682569?ordinalpos=4&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum" target="_blank">Are lifestyle measures effective in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease? An evidence-based approach.</a></p><p><a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0124653" target="_blank">Proton Pump Inhibitor Usage and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction in the General Population | PLOS ONE</a></p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28689187/" target="_blank">Acupuncture for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed (nih.gov)</a></p><p>Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at <a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-beat-acid-reflux-for-good" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.</p><p> </p> <p></p><p>Check out our special Spotify playlist of episodes focused on Gut Health <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72UY4cxujSxcOcRiPflsyi" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><p> </p><p>Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.</p><p>Follow Nutrition Diva on <a href="https://facebook.com/qdtnutrition" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter" target="_blank">subscribe to the newsletter</a> for more diet and nutrition tips. </p><p>Find Monica's blog and other programs at <a href="https://nutritionovereasy.com/" target="_blank">Nutrition Over Easy</a>.  </p><p>Nutrition Diva is a part of the<a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com/" target="_blank"> Quick and Dirty Tips</a> podcast network.  </p><p>LINKS:</p><p>Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/</p><p>Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter</p><p>Nutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.com</p><p>Quick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom</p>