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Do you have heartburn?

 

*Are you over 50?

 

*Are you taking one of the popular heartburn drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Tagamet or Pepcid?

 

*Have you been taking it for more than a year?

 

*If you have, you’re at an increased risk for a broken hip

 

Why is there a risk with these drugs?

 

Researchers think that these drugs reduce the acid in the stomach and make it more difficult for your body to absorb bone-building calcium. That can weaken your bones and lead to fractures. If you’re older, this can be life-threatening.

 

What should you do to protect yourself?

 

*never take the drug for longer than a year

 

*talk to your health care provider and ask for a safer alternative

 

*use safer self-care measures, e.g.,

 

   **3 times a day, drink ¼ glass of aloe vera juice (from the health food store only; if you try to make your own, you could develop diarrhea)

 

   **sip peppermint tea, a known stomach calmative that doesn’t disrupt calcium absorption

 

   **keep a record of what you’ve recently eaten, done or thought when your heartburn starts; take action to stop doing those things

 

   **eat small meals and take your time; swallowed air and overeating can result in indigestion, gas and bloating

 

   **sip warm water as you eat; it dilutes the heartburn effects of many foods

 

   **never eat a large meal at night and don't eat after 7 p.m. (this will also help you lose weight!)

 

   **look for supplements at the health food store that contain digestive enzymes; as you age, your body makes fewer of these

 

     **add friendly bacteria that can help you digest your food better; get an acidophyllis supplement at your health food store

 

     **sip chamomile tea after meals (unless you're allergic to ragweed)

 

     **avoid coffee, chocolate, and alcohol; they all puff up your throat and increase acid reflux (heartburn)

 

     **eat fresh papaya or pineapple with protein or an hour after you eat carbohydrates; both fruits contain digestive enzymes

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