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The Gut-Health Connection: Heart Disease and Cancer According to Dr. Vikki Petersen, optimizing gut health is crucial to preventing diseases like heart disease and cancer. Insulin resistance, driven by metabolic syndrome, is a major risk factor, but it can be reversed by cutting out sugar and refined foods, exercising, reducing stress, and adopting a Mediterranean […]
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The Hidden Risk of Heartburn Medication Dr. Vikki Petersen notes that long-term PPI use can increase dementia risk through several mechanisms: magnesium and B12 deficiencies, reduced nitric oxide production, and microbiome disruption. These can impair neurotransmitters, reduce brain blood flow, and cause oxidative damage. These mechanisms contribute to cognitive dysfunction and dementia risk. If you’re […]
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Chest Pain Alert: Heartburn or Heart Attack? Dr. Vikki Petersen explains that acid reflux can feel like a heart attack due to the close proximity of the stomach, esophagus, and heart, as well as the interconnectedness of the vagus nerve. This nerve reflex can compromise blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of heart […]
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Beyond Antacids: A New Approach to Acid Reflux Dr. Vikki Petersen warns that acid reflux and PPI medications both pose health dangers. Acid reflux can cause pain, bloating, and increased risk of heart attack, while PPIs can lead to infection, osteoporosis, kidney disease, and increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Dr. Petersen recommends identifying […]
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The Hidden Heart Risks of Acid Reflux Dr. Vikki Petersen highlights the serious risk of acid reflux to heart health, citing studies that show increased risk of heart attack. Research reveals a connection between acid reflux and cardiovascular disease, with acid irritation in the esophagus triggering cardiac symptoms through the vagus nerve. Dr. Petersen recommends […]
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PPIs and Heart Health: What You Need to Know Dr. Vikki Petersen warns that PPI medication, commonly prescribed for acid reflux, poses significant dangers, including a 1.5 to 3.5 times increased risk of heart attack. This risk is likely due to PPIs depleting nitric oxide levels, which protect heart health. Dr. Petersen recommends identifying the […]
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The Statin Myth: Why Your Heart May Still Be at Risk Dr. Vikki Petersen reveals surprising truths about statins. Despite popular belief, statins offer minimal benefit in preventing heart disease, with only a 1% reduced risk for those without prior heart attacks. The real drivers of heart disease are insulin resistance and inflammation, reflected in […]
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Acid Reflux: More Than Just Heartburn Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the link between acid reflux and heart attack risk, citing a recent study in the American Journal of Medicine. Research suggests a connection between acid reflux and increased risk of myocardial infarction. The connection between acid reflux and heart health may be related to the […]
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