12/23/2025
New article by DR. JOSHUA PHILLIPS, ND — Originally published in the Source Weekly, from Dr Phillips’ monthly column, The Medicine Cabinet Within. Heartburn! Risks of Long Term Use of Acid Blocking Drugs -- Currently on the top 10 list of most prescribed medications, estimated at over 100 million prescriptions annually, is a class of stomach acid blocking drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The two most popular drugs, Nexium and Omeprazole, are now available over the counter, making it very easy to self-prescribe and address esophageal reflux.
So, simply take a daily drug that eliminates stomach acid, and problem solved, right? Like many medications, this approach might manage discomfort short-term but fails to address the underlying causes of reflux and while doing so, compromises a very important part of the body’s overall digestive process. Read the full story On our website at https://www.hawthorncenter.com/heartburn-risks-of-long-term-use-of-acid-blocking-drugs/