A Band-aid Approach

Acid reflux is a HOT topic. Do you find comfort sleeping in your favorite chair?



One study of 155 healthy people who had used antacids for long periods of time found that 47% suffered some erosion of the esophagus. Regular antacid use also impairs the stomach’s ability to digest protein. Finally, without the right amount of stomach acidity, “friendly” bacteria that contribute to digestion die, leaving you at risk for low-level microbial infections that can lead to chronic indigestion. Because HCL levels often decrease with age, antacids present more of a problem as we grow older. {"Upset Stomach? The Right PH," Family Health, Taste for Life magazine, Nov. 2000}

Take a pill:

If the majority of our foods are alkaline our pH will be more acid to the point some 40 million Americans experience pain such as heart burn. We call this excess acid and the general solution is to take a pill which consumes the acid.



What could make normal stomach digestive fluids flow up where they don't belong? One is overeating. Another can be eating a big meal before bed. “Late night eating can trigger GERD”, (taken from Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski.)

Stomach acid is required for good digestion. Poor digestion produces heartburn. People with heart-burn take antacids. Antacids reduce stomach acid. Oh no-more heartburn!



Lack of stomach acid can result in issues in other areas:

1-Often, it is a LACK of stomach acid, not an excess that creates symptoms of indigestion.



4 - Many antacids contain lead which has been linked to birth defects and learning disabilities. Recently the Natural Resource Defense Council, (NRDC) an environmental group sued the maker of Rolaids, Tums and other producers of antacids and calcium supplements, alleging they include dangerous amounts of lead in their products.

Why do we need copper in our system?

Copper is an essential mineral required by the body for bone and connective tissue production, and for coding specific enzymes that range in function from eliminating free radicals to producing melanin. A deficiency in copper can lead to osteoporosis, joint pain, and lowered immunity... Antacids interfere with the absorption of copper, as do milk and egg proteins. http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-copper-foods.php#13XVQRfPMfm8W1vl.99


Antacids neutralize the acids in your stomach, making it difficult to break down foods into small enough particles to be absorbed. Once partially digested foods leave your stomach, your body treats this partially digested food, as foreign. The resulting immune response can result in food insensitivities and fatigue. You begin missing out on some of the nutrients and fats that your body needs. In addition, partially-digested foods often ferment in the intestines, causing more gas. Added to this is the upset of the balance of friendly bacteria needed for a healthy immune system. Continuing with antacids, can also contribute to colon problems. {taken from "Digestion Problems," Women's Health Letter, Nan Fuchs, PhD, Feb. 2002}

Are there Neurological side effects from taking antacids?


2 - Antacids taken to fight indigestion actually diminish the enzymes needed to digest foods and nutrients critical to proper brain function. {taken from: Journal of Natural Healing Breakthroughs, “Health Alert,” Dr. Bruce West}

Antacids merely mask symptoms instead of handling the real problem:


Imagine there are doctors recommending Zantac for infants:

If you are treating your newborn baby with ranitidine (Zantac) for heartburn, you are not alone. This is sad and at the same time commonplace. If you have any friends in this situation, please pass this on. Babies can have food allergies (soy, dairy and sugar) and food intolerance's (gluten), just like adults.

Why pH Balance Important?

Your daily body temperature usually is... 98.6 (if different, you feel lethargic and inflammation sets in)

Normal pH balance should be more alkaline... 7.2-7.4 (if different, you feel lethargic and inflammation sets in)

And acid pH can increase cholesterol levels. Being acidic, we can experience disharmony to our thyroid gland, liver and adrenal glands. Understand that popping pills can deplete our body’s energy stores on a daily basis and because of that, disturb the body’s healthy balance .. .. which in turn results in quicker aging and increased susceptibility to disease.

Our bodies become acidic, due to lifestyle risks that we have become accustomed to. What causes our body's chemistry to become acidic, are mostly food choices, medications and stress. For one, eating gluten is acidic and could be a culprit in your acid reflux.

All this, is only part of the problem. There have even been some reports that these drugs for GERD, may increase the risk of certain cancers. These are serious health concerns, and it's pretty clear that in this case, the "cure" of acid-blocking drugs are worse than the "disease" of GERD. "Blocking stomach acid, also increases your risk of developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.” (taken from Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski.)

So if drugs are not the answer, what is? Making small changes to your stress & eating style, you will realize incredible gains. I can help you identify the causes of your reflux and heartburn, help you find the right solutions, nutrients, and lifestyle therapies for you, so you can see & feel results. As a Health Coach, I support you and your understanding of your symptoms and where imbalances may occur. All the pills in the world can't make up for a grossly negligent diet, and complete lack of activity. Making time to do things with mindfulness now, will ensure less time with ill health and a better quality of life for your future.

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