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Dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast coffee in reducing body weight. Does low-acid coffee help those who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion?

Isn’t that amazing!? I love how it was their own study that did them in, but hey—good for them for allowing it to be published and not just quietly buried. Or maybe they tried, and the researchers held strong? Either way, this is how science is supposed to work, and I’m excited to bring it to you!

The videos I showed are Does Coffee Affect Cholesterol? ( and Does Adding Milk Block the Benefits of Coffee? (

How Much Added Sugar is Too Much? ( Check out the video!

What can we do for an upset stomach? See these vids:
• Cayenne Pepper for Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Chronic Indigestion (
• Club Soda for Stomach Pain & Constipation (
• Are Acid-Blocking Drugs Safe? (
• The Best Diet for Upset Stomach (

For more on coffee, check out the topic page (

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