Acid Reflux/GERD/Heartburn

Sun, Jan 24, 2010

Acid Reflux/GERD/Heartburn by Ann Boroch

Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or is a condition in which food or liquid travels backwards from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus causing symptoms.

Heartburn
Burping
Pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen
Burning up your esophagus
Fullness in the stomach
Nausea after eating
Chest pain
Vomiting

GERD is one of the most common complaints today and it is a sure bet that you are taking one of the top selling medications, Tagament, Pepcid, Zantac, Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium or Protonix to shut down stomach acid production.
Unfortunately these medications are causing you more harm than good.

The medications listed above reduce the amount of HCl (hydrochloric acid) in your stomach, which is your body’s first immunological barrier to protect you gastrointestinal tract (GI), thereby leaving you more vulnerable to infections such as candida, parasites, and bacteria. Also the longer you take these medications you increase your risk of stomach cancer. The only time the medications would have a short-lived use is if someone actually had an ulcer. In these cases stomach acid causes damage to the stomach lining and the medication would help offset this damage. See below for natural remedies.

For 90% of you the reason you are having heartburn is because you are lacking HCl, which the stomach normally produces but can diminish with aging, poor diet, and genetics. When lacking, you are not able to fully break down your proteins and they putrefy. Your undigested proteins are the cause your heartburn and other symptoms. Yes this is the opposite of what you have been told. You actually need more HCl versus taking a drug to stop the production of it.

An easy test you can do at home to see if you need more HCl. Put 1 tablespoon of raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar into 8 ounces of water and drink right before eating a meal and notice if your symptoms are worse or better. If symptoms abate then you need a digestive enzyme with HCl and pepsin. If symptoms are worse then you need to check to make sure you don’t have an ulcer or Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that can inhabit various areas of the stomach and duodenum. It causes a chronic low-level inflammation of the stomach lining and is strongly linked to the development of duodenal and gastric ulcers and stomach cancer. Over 80% of individuals infected with the bacterium are asymptomatic.

Symptoms of GERD:

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Suggestions to Rid Acid Reflux:

Instead of eating large meals, eat small meals more frequently
Take a digestive enzyme as you begin your meal that has HCl and pepsin. Solaray HCl with Pepsin is a good brand on vitacost.com
Avoid caffeine-containing foods and beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate)
Avoid foods that decrease lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure (peppermint, fatty or fried foods, alcohol)
Avoid acidic foods that may irritate the esophagus (spicy foods, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, tomato sauce)

Natural Acid Reflux/Heartburn Remedies for Times of Acute Flare Ups:

DGL Chewable tablets – deglycyrrhized licorice heals the lining of the stomach and esophagus
1/2 tsp of alumumium-free baking soda in 8 oz of water – mix well

Suggestions for Ulcers:

1/2 head of organic green cabbage – put through a juicer. Do this 2x/day on empty stomach for 3 days
Glutagenics by Metagenics – 1 tsp 3x/day in 8 ounces of water on empty stomach

Suggestions for H. Pylori Infection:

H. Pylori Infection – Gastro ULC (K29)- 2 capsules 3x/day with food along with H-PLR (K32) – 2 capsules 3x/day with food. Order both products from Apex Energetics. Call 800-736-4381 and set up account using P2017. Do this regime for 2 months.

Digestive System

Smoothie Recipe

Looking for a healthy treat that won’t feed candida. See below.

8-10 ounces of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Pacific Natural Foods)
1-2 scoops of Vitol egg white protein powder, or Nutri Biotic rice powder or Living Harvest unsweetened hemp powder
1 tbsp raw organic almond butter
1 tsp organic coconut butter (Artisana)
Handful of berries (not dried cranberries). Banana is ok if you are not doing the candida diet
1 tsp cinnamon
Ice if desired

Mix in a blender

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Thank you to all those that have supported my work and spread my message to help the masses regain vibrant health!

Sincerely,

Ann Boroch, Certified Nutritional Consultant, Naturopath
www.annboroch.com
ann@annboroch.com
818-763-8282

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4 Responses to “Acid Reflux/GERD/Heartburn”

Maynard Says:
31. January 2010 at 6:30 am

Hello Rebecca, I want to thank you very much for the Primagest product you suggested for me has completely helped my acid reflux go away. It had bothered me for so many years and within a few short months using your products I no longer have this problem and I am so grateful for your suggestion for me cutting out dairy from my diet. I can not believe the damage it was causing. You really know your business.
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Rebecca Says:
2. February 2010 at 1:58 am

Thank you for taking the time to place a comment. I am so happy that you are enjoying the results that so many others have gotten from using the digestive enzyme – Primagest!

Carol Pfendler Says:
13. February 2010 at 1:40 am

I’ve got or had acid reflux since I used to be a teenager. I am now in my thirties and what has seemed to succeed best for me is apple cider vinegar in a. I ingest it as a hot tea.

anti aging Says:
18. February 2010 at 4:41 pm

Thanks for sharing! it is good to encourage people to comment, not just reading. The only reason I writing blog rather than diary is because of the feedback.

Rebecca