Last week, I wrote an article citing a recent study linking a 35% increased risk for hip fractures in people who use proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid.

Here is a great video from the UHC’s own Top Doc, Patrick Donovan ND.  Here in our neighborhood clinic, we see a lot of people complaining of GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disorder.  Fortunately, there are alternatives to proton pump inhibitors!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIkmq2wZnZI[/youtube]

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Dr. Jana Hagen brings more than a decade of knowledge and experience in Naturopathic Medicine and Clinical Laboratory Medicine to her family medicine practice.  In addition to naturopathic primary and preventive care, she can help you with Relapse Prevention and balance your neurotransmitters for better mental health.  Dr. Hagen is also experienced in bio-identical hormones and sustainable weight-loss methods.

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