The short answer: on the current evidence, proton pump inhibitors probably do not cause dementia. The headline that frightened everyone came from a single German claims-data study in 2016, and the better-designed research that followed has largely failed to reproduce it. An umbrella review published in 2026 — a …
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Cricopharyngeal spasm is a sustained, involuntary tightening of the cricopharyngeus — the ring of muscle that forms your upper esophageal sphincter, sitting right at the base of your throat. It feels like a lump, a band, or a hand squeezing your neck. It typically eases when you eat or …
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If you’ve decided a spirit is your best bet with reflux — skipping the fizz of beer and the acidity of wine — the next question is usually which one. Gin and tequila are two of the most common choices, and people often have a gut feeling that one …
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Hard seltzer has built its whole identity on feeling light: low calorie, low carb, low sugar, clear as water. So it’s a fair question whether that lightness carries over to your reflux — whether a spiked seltzer is the gentle choice at the bar. The honest answer is no. …
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If you’ve swapped your usual pint for a non-alcoholic version to be kinder to your reflux, you’ve made a sensible move — but probably not for the reason you think, and not as big a move as you’d hope. The short answer: non-alcoholic beer is better for acid reflux …
Yes — hibiscus tea is genuinely acidic, and noticeably more so than almost any other herbal tea. That sharp, tart, cranberry-like tang isn’t just flavour; it’s the taste of a high concentration of organic acids, and it’s the reason hibiscus can sting an already-sore throat. Most herbal teas are …
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