Dangers of long term PPI, meditation and health, answers to a variety of questions




KUSP's Ask Doctor Dawn show

Summary: Review article summarizes the various bad effects of long term Proton Pump Inhibitor use; Imbalance in muscle strength is probably causing upper back pain; Soy drinks causing bloating and flatulence — maybe a change in intestinal flora? An anaesthesiologist tells someone they have a "difficult airway"; Protein in urine can cause foam; Avoiding alcohol and caffeine is important in preventing atrial fibrillation; Meditation increases vagal tone and reduces inflammation; Should I be worried about higher blood pressure after I wake up? Cortisone injected into a joint does not raise blood sugar levels; Building a collagen scaffold to guide stem cell growth; Off label use of Ketamine shows promise for depression — the difficulties in understanding the physiology of antidepressants; Does microwaving reduce the nutritional value of food? Preparation for arthroscopic shoulder surgery