Professional Opinions & Statistics
If you want to understand what is Acid GERD and how to deal with it, you may want to read about national statistics and professional opnions. By doing so, you will understand that Acid GERD affects to a very large number of people. In addition, you’ll realize that some of the prescription drugs available in the market have serious side-effects.
75% of people taking conventional treatments for digestive problems CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE SYMPTOMS – as often as 3 or more times a week!
According to the New England Journal of Medicine
Digestive problems are the leading cause of hospitalization, surgery, and disability in the United States and affect more than 65 million Americans.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Cancer of the esophagus related to heartburn and GERD is the most rapidly increasing cancer in western countries
James W. Freston, MD, PhD
University of Connecticut Health Center
Ulceration of the esophagus can result in hemorrhage…the formation of an abnormal lining of the esophagus can become cancerous.
John Bryant Wyman, MD
University of Wisconsin
60 to 70 million people are affected by all digestive diseases
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
And according to the Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health, digestive problems comprise the #1 health problem in North America-but most of the digestive problems we suffer today hardly existed a century ago!
As you can see, it is a good idea to read as much as you can about how to get rid of Acid GERD in a more natural and long-lasting way.
My name is Nicole Goodin and as a pass acid GERD patient, I know what you are going through. I still remember the many visits to specialist and the many sleepless nights. Luckily for you, I will give you some tips on how I got rid of acid GERD.