Americans and Europeans take more calcium and ironically suffer from more joint disease than any other people in the world suffer. In spite of the fact that they consume at least 1,000 mg per day recommended by the government (RDA,) arthritis and osteoporosis are nearly epidemic in these two cultures . . . how could that be?

In my last post, "Taking Antacids May Be Causing Massive Nerve Damage!" I talked a little about the importance of minerals and vitamin D in your diet and how it can help balance normal stomach acid levels. Consider also that calcium cannot be absorbed properly without the miracle of magnesium. Too little magnesium triggers a pH imbalance that actually raises acid levels in your blood and tissues leading to weak stomach acids levels and poor digestive ability.

Low stomach acid levels reduce levels of beneficial intestinal bacteria needed for the absorption of magnesium. The reason you are suffering from acid reflux is that your food is NOT being digested properly due to an imbalance of healthy minerals, especially magnesium. Sounds too easy? Read on . . .

Unfortunately because of the misleading information about acid reflux and its root cause most people are adding insult to injury unknowingly. For instance, drinking a glass of milk or taking antacids with your meals will reduce stomach acid levels even further (the opposite of what you really want to do). But instead, eat an apple or even a lemon which will alkalize you and provide needed enzymes. You will see there is definitely a connection between your suffering and lack of electrolytes (minerals).

You do need some calcium too, so if you don’t get enough your body will take calcium from your bones to neutralize pH acid levels in your blood and tissues. Truth is without magnesium, calcium cannot enter your cell membranes and ends up hardening arteries, creating stones and weakening stomach acid production. That’s why magnesium is more important than calcium.

Research shows that 68% of individuals in the US do not consume the RDA of magnesium, and 19% consume less than half of the RDA of magnesium. Plus these statistics are based on a government standard that is set too low.

Research shows that compared to our ancient ancestors we are consuming too little magnesium. In our ancient ancestor’s day, our diet ratio of calcium to magnesium used to be 1:1, compared with a 5:1 to 15:1 ratio in modern day diets. Today we average ten times more calcium than magnesium . . . verifying an undeniable magnesium deficiency.

The list of associated disease caused from a magnesium deficiency is almost endless. Without adequate magnesium your body cannot make or use protein, which leads to even more acid waste lowering a healthy pH to dangerously acidic levels.

Now back to calcium . . . I was surprised to learn an over abundance of calcium can block other minerals from absorbing by 60-70%! Another report that I found states that too much calcium removes potassium and magnesium from the body and may actually inhibit the absorption of iron. And as I mentioned before aluminum (used to remove build up in pipes) blocks the absorption of magnesium . . . that’s another reason to stop taking antacids and using antiperspirants which contain ample amounts of toxic aluminum.

Just taking mineral supplements will not guarantee that the minerals get into your cells. The best sources are food sourced or liquid sourced minerals that already have a natural balance of minerals that work together.

You will be amazed how simply adding lemon to your diet and eating an whole apple one hour between meals can help alkalize your body . . . therefore addressing the root cause of your acid reflux simultaneously.

Live well,

Martin Jacobse
Medical Investigator

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If your Acid Reflux does not improve because of you did not take necessary lifestyle changes or the doctor recommended drugs you took where ineffective, you may need additional testing.

Here are some treatments that you may need to ask your doctor about.

A barium swallow radiograph uses x rays to help spot abnormalities such as a hiatal hernia and severe inflammation of the esophagus. With this test, you drink a solution and then X-rays are taken. Mild irritation will not appear on this test, although narrowing of the esophagus—called stricture—ulcers, hiatal hernia, and other problems will.

Upper endoscopy is more accurate than a barium swallow radiograph and may be performed in a hospital or a doctor's office. The doctor will spray your throat to numb it and slide down a thin, flexible plastic tube called an endoscope. A tiny camera in the endoscope allows the doctor to see the surface of the esophagus and to search for abnormalities. If you have had moderate to severe symptoms and this procedure reveals injury to the esophagus, usually no other tests are needed to confirm GERD, or acid reflux. The doctor may use tiny tweezers (forceps) in the endoscope to remove a small piece of tissue for biopsy. A biopsy viewed under a microscope can reveal damage caused by acid reflux and rule out other problems if no infecting organisms or abnormal growths are found.

In an ambulatory pH monitoring examination, the doctor puts a tiny tube into the esophagus that will stay there for 24 hours. While you go about your normal activities, it measures when and how much acid comes up into your esophagus. This test is useful in people with GERD symptoms but no esophageal damage. The procedure is also helpful in detecting whether respiratory symptoms, including wheezing and coughing, are triggered by reflux.

Surgery

Surgery is also an alternative to acid reflux medications when the medicines and lifestyle changes do not work, or the acid reflux is beyond repair. Surgery may also be a reasonable alternative to a life time of drugs and discomfort.

Fundoplication, usually a specific variation called Nissen fundoplication, is the standard surgical treatment for GERD, or acid reflux. The upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the LES to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux and to repair a hiatal hernia.

This fundoplication procedure may be done using a laparoscope and requires only tiny incisions in the abdomen. To perform the fundoplication, surgeons use small instruments that hold a tiny camera. Laparoscopic fundoplication has been used safely and effectively in people of all ages, even babies. When performed by experienced surgeons, the procedure is reported to be as good as standard fundoplication. Furthermore, people can leave the hospital in 1 to 3 days and return to work in 2 to 3 weeks.

In 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two endoscopic devices to treat chronic heartburn. The Bard EndoCinch system puts stitches in the LES to create little pleats that help strengthen the muscle. The Stretta system uses electrodes to create tiny cuts on the LES. When the cuts heal, the scar tissue helps toughen the muscle. The long-term effects of these two procedures are unknown.

Implant

Recently the FDA approved an implant that may help people with GERD who wish to avoid surgery. Enteryx is a solution that becomes spongy and reinforces the LES to keep stomach acid from flowing into the esophagus. It is injected during endoscopy. The implant is approved for people who have GERD and who require and respond to proton pump inhibitors. *The long-term effects of the implants are unknown*.

Solution

These options are 'of course' the last resort treatment (or used for extreme cases). It is best to take a natural approach to ending your acid reflux sufferering. The treatments available in the 'Reflux Remedy Report' will not only stop your acid reflux, but it will also help you get on track to a healthier you. Get your copy today!

Anyone who suffers from asthma, allergies and/or acid reflux knows the problems associated with just a momentary relapse of symptoms.

The pain. . . suffering. . . constant dread . . . not knowing what is wrong . . . what to do!

And anyone who is confused about why they get no relief from treating just one of these problems may just find the answers today!

It has been observed by many asthma specialists that asthmatics are also more likely to have a defective lower esophageal sphincter (a common problem associated with acid reflux). Moreover, many reports have revealed that asthmatics who were treated for acid reflux also experienced noticeable relief from the symptoms of asthma.

Acid Reflux Can Cause Asthma Symptoms In Two Ways

First, acid reflux may cause people to breathe little droplets of acid into their lungs without them knowing it. This acid can aggravate the fragile pulmonary lining and cause spasms in the airways, which in turn can result in an asthma attack.

Second, recurring episodes of acid reflux may cause digestive acid to melt away the esophageal lining and expose some parts of significant nerves that are connected to the lungs. The irritation of the nerve endings have been observed to also set off the constriction of airways, which could then result in an asthma attack.

How to Recognize If Acid Reflux Is Causing Asthma

Asthmatics may know that their asthma attacks are connected with acid reflux if their asthma began after reaching adulthood. Acid reflux is also suspected if asthma symptoms become more evident after eating, at night, or after lying down for a while. It can also be evident if the typical asthma treatments don't work.

With the link between asthma and acid reflux being recognized, it is therefore prudent to test for GERD. The combination of these two diseases can seriously hamper the quality of one's lifestyle and therefore early detection and treatment is warranted.

What Can You Do To Improve The Quality Of Life

Take proper care of yourself, your body and your health. How? By providing your body with the necessary resources to fight back against  your  acid reflux and asthma.

You can find out how to reduce acid reflux symptoms with the Reflux Remedy Report! This is one simple way to end your suffering from acid reflux, GERD, LES, and heartburn!

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For the complete resource on allergies and asthma relief try this site:

www.Allergeez.com

Many of the problems associated with allergies and acid reflux can be effectively treated with holistic treatments. And without many of the dangerous side effects associated with some prescription drugs.

If you take allergy / asthma medications you may have heard about this in the news, but it deserves mentioning again. If you have not read this article, please take the time and read it!

You can find the article here!

You owe it to yourself to take a look at using all natural and holistic remedies. You will not only learn a lot about natural and alternative treatments for allergies, asthma and acid reflux, but you will empower yourself and your body to fight for itself.

You might have heard the recent hype around a simple hiatal hernia natural cure. Recent research has revealed that simple GERD remedies have worked to lessen the symptoms of a hiatal hernia.

Though the natural cure has become surprisingly popular, there are still millions who seek medical treatment at their local hospital and with antacids.

Though diagnosing a hiatal hernia can be a little ambiguous, you might want to try a variety of natural and holistic treatments.

Many of our GERD (Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease) customers have found that trying simple remedies can make a world of difference. And save you hundreds of dollars in the process.

What You Should Know About Hiatal Hernias?

The way that hiatal hernias contribute to acid reflux is not entirely clear. However, the majority of heartburn sufferers have this problem.

In normal individuals, the diaphragm surrounds the lower esophageal sphincter where it connects with the stomach. For GERD sufferers, a small part of the upper stomach has actually pushed between the lower esophageal sphincter and the diaphragm.

But how does this contribute to GERD? It is thought that the diaphragm helps the sphincter contract and keeps the gateway between the esophagus and the stomach closed during all times except swallowing. With a hiatal hernia, the ability of the diaphragm to help the sphincter is seriously hindered. As a result, reflux is occurs and acid is allowed to seep into the esophagus.

But there are ways to remedy this common problem.

Lifestyle Changes to Cure GERD in Days

By restoring the sphincter and esophagus to normal condition and strengthening the sphincter and diaphragm, you should notice your acid reflux symptoms diminishing daily.

Here are some simple lifestyle changes before you start your natural treatment.

1. Stop smoking immediately.

2. Don’t drink Alcohol.

3. Lose weight to get to target weight.

4. Eat meals the size of your fist.

5. Wear lose-fitting clothes.

6. Avoid lying down for 3 hours after a meal.

7. Raise the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches with blocks of wood. Gravity will be your aid on this simple remedy.

8. Chew your food thoroughly.

9. Drink water after you eat.

Restoring Your Esophagus and Sphincter Tissue

A hiatal hernia can be pure misery with its symptoms. However, if you restore your tissue of the esophagus and sphincter, you have found the hiatal hernia natural cure. A great remedy that works is honey! 

For a step by step Hiatal Hernia Natural Cure, please visit our website today! We offer the only step by step, research-driven GERD Remedy Report available on the e-market.

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Dear friends,

Great health begins with nurturing beneficial flora in the gut. The stomach has lately been referred to more as the second brain because of the billions of neuro receptors along the gut lining. This massive neuro-network regulates immune function, hormones and inflammation response as well as nutrient assimilation.

When your gut gets out of balance it can result in heartburn, digestive distress, energy depletion and many other symptoms.

Popping antacids will hide the symptoms by temporarily stopping stomach acid production. However over-the-counter antacids often cause undesirable side effects as well. Because of the toxic ingredients in antacids they actually harm the structure function of the delicate neural tissues of your stomach lining. Common side effects include headache, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Antacids can also trigger calcium deficiency and inhibit your body’s ability to absorb protein. You should know your body will respond naturally to minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium which restore digestive balance and proper pH levels, without side effects.

By supplementing with natural sources of minerals, enzymes and probiotics, beneficial micro-organisms can then flourish. Try juicing or eating a wider variety of brightly colored vegetables like carrots, beets and even grains like barley, they all provide a natural balance of vital minerals and crucial factors.

Another mistake many people are making these days is cutting sodium out of their diet entirely.

It is good to stop your intake of “chemical sodium” found in table salt. But your body cannot live without sodium, so you need to find a natural source of which unrefined sea salt (French grey) is an excellent example. Plus grey sea salt will not cause high blood pressure or water retention.  In fact without natural sodium your own stomach acid (HCL) would digest the lining of your stomach.

By simply eating a variety of raw vegetables and fruits you will also benefit from critical enzymes that your body needs. That’s why one of the oldest remedies for acid reflux is to eat an apple. But don’t peel the apple; the enzymes to digest the apple are in the peel.

In fact science is discovering the benefits of amazing chemicals in the skins of brightly colored fruits and vegetables called Phytochemicals.

There may be more to colorful food than meets the eye.

These phytochemicals, antioxidants and flavonoids may actually work to alleviate acid reflux, digestive imbalance and heartburn.

The bottom line is acid reflux doesn’t have to rule your life. Being able to enjoy the food you eat is one of the benefits of being healthy. You may just have to cut back on fried and processed foods and learn to appreciate what nature has already prepared for you.

It’s been said that variety is the spice of life and it’s true. So why not take a walk through your grocer’s fresh produce isle or drop in on your local farmer’s market? So why not add a little color to your diet? Chances are if you are suffering from acid reflux you are not visiting nature’s rainbow of seasonal fruits and vegetables enough. So go ahead, re-introduce your self to Mother Nature’s culinary rainbow and see what’s on the other side.

Live well,

Martin Jacobse
Medical Investigator

P.S. If you want to cut to the chase, click on the link below and learn more about a guaranteed effective natural remedy for  acid reflux, heartburn and stomach indigestion.

www.RefluxRemedy.com "The Reflux Remedy System"
 

Read This Article Before It’s Too Late . . .

You’ve already read about how aluminum containing antacids block crucial minerals. I’ve shown you how an acidic pH depletes stomach acid balance.

You probably know acid reflux and heart burn are caused from poor digestion due to weak or depleted stomach acid, contrary to mainstream medical propaganda . . .

And I hope you’re beginning to see why sudden heartburn attacks produce large amounts of burning acid. It’s only your body trying to compensate for low stomach acid . . . I can’t emphasize enough how your heartburn and indigestion is all from a lack of consistent amounts of digestive acids in your stomach, rather than an over abundance.

These violent upsurges erupt into your throat and mouth causing the pain and embarrassment of foul belching and the rest of it, threatening further damage to your esophagus. This is more than an inconvenience for millions of people who at a high risk for getting Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

I know you care about your health and you are looking for a natural solution and it can be frustrating without the right guidance. You are quite aware that eating the wrong foods and eating before bed as well as other lifestyle factors are at play. But if you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to help I have something that may be of help for you today.

There are a few more tricky turns in the road ahead that you need to be aware of . . . let’s talk soy.

The sad thing is millions of people who are trying to do the right thing are still being deceived by certain so-called health foods. These so-called health foods are being mass produced and under go harsh chemical processing.

The main culprit I want to bring to your attention today is soy products.

At one time in the not too far past soy protein was only a toxic by-product of the vegetable oil industry. Today advancements in the manufacturing technology have made it possible to produce Soy Protein Isolates (SPI), turning pure waste into huge profits. Additional synthetic nutrients, sugars, emulsifiers, flavorings and preservatives have transformed this unsavory waste product into a billion dollar industry.

The Chinese have always consumed ample amounts other types of beans simply because the raw soy beans contain huge amounts of toxins. As far as we can tell, around A.D 700 during the Zhou Dynasty in China people began fermenting soy to make tempeh, natto, miso and soy sauce. Many years later Chinese scientists found by boiling soy curds and adding “plaster of Paris” they could make tofu.

The Chinese knew of the toxins and that the anti-nutrient side-effects were not neutralized during the cooking process the same as during fermentation.

Recent animal studies have shown that diets high in these same anti-nutrients, in this case “trypsin inhibitors,” caused enlargement and diseases in the pancreas, including cancer.

Trypsin is an enzyme essential to help break down and digest proteins in both animals and humans.

Trypsin is one of the three principal digestive protein enzymes, the other two being chymotrypsin and pepsin. Trypsin supports proper digestion (starting in the stomach) in the small intestine where a mineral rich alkaline environment ( about pH 8 ) sustains its maximal enzymatic activity.

Without Trypsin you will suffer reduced protein digestion, serious gastric upset and develop chronic deficiencies in amino acids. What’s really going on is soy’s notorious anti-nutrient toxins are setting the stage for acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion for literally millions of Americans . . .

Civilizations that depend on soy-based foods use traditional preparation methods that help neutralize or minimize these poisons. The fermentation process reduces the toxins and anti-nutrients. Tofu comes from the pressed “curds” of the soybean which also minimizes the toxins, but not as much. The rest is thrown away and the bulk of the poisons along with it.

The truth be known the Chinese do not eat large amounts of tofu and they always combine it with mineral rich fish broth, followed usually by consuming Omega 3 rich fish as well. For some reason we Americans believe you should live on this stuff . . . wrong again!

I believe you are getting the picture, but let me make sure you get the whole picture . . . strangely enough Americans are the main consumers of unfermentated raw soy products second to the Japanese.

Other hidden toxins from raw industrial processed soy include haemagglutinin, goitrogens, phytic acid, nitrates, and phytoestrogens.

Hemagglutinin is a clot-promoting substance that causes red blood cells to clump together. How’s that sound for heart healthy?

Nitrites are potent carcinogens formed during the spray-drying process of making Soy Protein Isolate (SPI). Test animals fed SPI develop enlarged organs, particularly the pancreas and thyroid gland, and increased deposition of fatty acids in the liver. SPI is used as textured vegetable protein. You’ll find it in diet beverages, commercially baked goods and fast food products, usually as a meat filler or substitute.

Goitrogens are substances that depress thyroid function and cause gout. This is may be why so many people are experiencing increased thyroid and gout issues each year.

Phytic acid is present in the bran or hulls of all seeds. Phytic acid blocks the absorption of essential minerals like, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and especially zinc. Mineral deficiencies of this magnitude harms nutrient uptake and depletes stomach acid, clearly leading to acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion. By simply sprouting your beans and seeds you can eliminate phytic acid poisoning.

Fact: The Japanese apparently eat 30 times the soy that Americans do. Perhaps that’s why they have much higher rates of liver, pancreas, thyroid and stomach cancers . . . oh yes I almost forgot that includes cancer of the esophagus as well. If ignored acid reflux will lead to GERD, which very often leads to cancer of the esophagus and that thought alone makes me want to stay away from “all forms” of soy products myself, how about you?

There are other alternatives to dairy and soy beverages, try almond, hazel, oat or hemp milk. They’re all delicious and nutritious too.

Well I hope I helped you make a connection today. Sometimes the cause of the problem is so close to you it takes someone else to point it out.

Live well,

Martin Jacobse
Medical Investigator

P.S. If you have tried the traditional treatment for you acid reflux, heartburn or indigestion and it failed . . . or if you simply want to cut to the chase and use natural remedies before the doctor recommends prescriptive drugs, get the Reflux and Heartburn Remedy Report, and Joe Barton will take you by the hand, step-by-step and show you how you can find lasting relief naturally.
 

If you've been following my latest articles on the root causes of acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion you learned how aluminum can block vital minerals and other nutrients needed for proper digestion. But that's not the only reason to avoid aluminum exposure . . . scientists have suspected for years that aluminum deposits in the brain may also contribute to Alzheimer's disease as well as many other disorders.

Here are a few sources of aluminum exposure you should be aware of:

•    Aluminum cookware

•    Soda pop cans

•    Antacids

•    Antiperspirants

•    Baking powder

•    Bleached flour

•    Process (fake) cheese

•    Table salt

•    Municipal water

The truth is aluminum is part of a healthy diet when derived from normal food sources in trace amounts. However today you are exposed to abnormally high amounts of aluminum from other sources. Too much aluminum disrupts healthy mineral absorption, interfering with normal stomach acid levels, triggering painful heartburn, acid reflux and poor digestion.

Simply put, acid reflux is usually the first symptom of a serious mineral imbalance and excessive aluminum is associated with calcium, magnesium and copper deficiencies.

The common myth is that acid reflux is caused from too much stomach acid, but more often than not it is the lack of it that is the real instigator. If you've tried everything else and you're still suffering form heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion . . .

why not at least consider trying a different approach?

By first eliminating all aluminum from your diet, including cooking with aluminum foil and eating with aluminum utensils you can begin to make a positive change. The next step is to find a natural way to increase your magnesium levels. Magnesium will help your body get rid of the toxic levels of aluminum already in your body.

Fluoride Actually Increases The Absorption Of Aluminum Into Your Body.

Fluoride is a waste product from the production of aluminum. Aluminum is not found as a pure source in nature and must be extracted from a combination of other raw materials, creating fluoride as a by product.

To make matters worse the FDA began allowing municipal water facilities to add Aluminum sulfate to drinking water, as a so-called "purifier. This has been going on officially since 1974. Of course studies support the theory that the amounts are negligible. Yet I find it suspicious like the first studies "proving" the ant-cavity power of fluoridated water that were funded by the aluminum industry.

Yet before deceiving health authorities that fluoride was safe, it was only approved as an insecticide or for rat poison.

If you don't believe me then I guess it's only a coincidence that fluoride increases the absorption of aluminum and no ill-harm was intended. Yet regardless of whether it was intentional or just very profitable is really beside the point now, isn't it?

So I hope starting today you will begin eliminating aluminum from your diet and seek nature's solution to your recurring acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion problems.

Simply drinking natural mineral water can help stop your acid reflux, indigestion and heartburn pain. Quality mineral waters have been cherished for ages for their ability to cure all sorts of illnesses and imbalances. Restoring a healthy mineral balance has undeniably been proven to improve overall health.

So what do you have to lose but your misery and misconceptions about heartburn and the risk of developing GERD, ulcers and leaky gut syndrome.

I sincerely hope I have been of some help here to day.

Live well,

Martin Jacobse

Medical Investigator

P.S. If you are interested in discovering how you can stop the pain, frustration and misery of stubborn acid reflux, heartburn and stomach issues you will love what Joe Barton has put together for you. With the Reflux Remedy Report  you can access everything you need to conquer your acid attacks and improve your overall health.

The truth is many antacids and antiperspirants contain aluminum and other metals that may prevent absorption of other minerals critical to a healthy calcium metabolism. Published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, a study done at the University of Alabama at Birmingham claimed aluminum interfered with the electrical function of calcium in cells upsetting calcium, iron and phosphate balance and possibly harming nerve and brain health.

Previous studies have shown that aluminum reduces the body’s sensitivity to Vitamin D needed for proper calcium absorption into the small intestine. Many biochemical processes have been shown to be adversely affected by aluminum, such as;

• Disrupting membrane function
• Inducing oxidative stress
• Altering G-protein function
• Interfering with gene function
• Disrupting mineral metabolism
• Blocking vitamin D dependent Calcium metabolism

Dietary aluminum and other sources such as antacids and antiperspirants affect individuals with already compromised levels of vitamin D even sooner. Other than from direct sunlight, you can only get vitamin D from your diet by eating more mackerel, sardines and salmon. People with dark colored skin and the elderly have a difficulty making vitamin D. Plus, sunscreen blocks natural production of vitamin D. That’s why I suggest always waiting at least 10 minutes before applying sunscreens.

Now you may ask what this has to do with your recurring acid reflux and painful heartburn issues, but I’m here to tell you it may have everything to do with it. You see your body needs several minerals that work together to not only provide for healthy, nerve, muscle and bone health, but also for healthy levels of stomach acid (HCL).

Acid reflux is only one of the first symptoms of a serious mineral imbalance. You see, your body uses specific mineral salts to produce stomach acid (HCL). Our soil and therefore our food are deficient in minerals because of the industrialization of agriculture.  That’s why one of the most overlooked health problems of today happens to be a Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency.

That’s why if you suffer from acid indigestion, bloating and gas you may also suffer from allergies, headaches and skin issues, along with other symptoms such as joint pain, arthritis and loss of bone density. The good news is your acid reflux suffering may simply be an easy to solve stomach acid deficiency.

I know it sounds revolutionary, but that’s only because the general idea of what causes heartburn is completely the opposite of what the root cause really is. That’s exactly why alternative medicine is so popular these days . . . it is revolutionary, because it works with your body rather than against it.

In my next post I will pick up on this topic and further investigate why drinking milk may be causing your acid reflux to get even worse.

Live well,

Martin Jacobse
Medical Investigator

P.S. Obviously you would be reading this if mainstream medicine had a cure for your acid reflux. If your sick and tired of waiting for relief, simply get the "Reflux Remedy System" the guaranteed and natural solution. I promise you’ll be glad you did!
 

This past week, I received an email from a customer of the Reflux Remedy Report… and we may have uncovered a link to depression from a common acid reflux drug - Tagamet.

This doesn't surprise me one bit… in fact, I'm sure it's not the only drug to cause serious side effects.

Notice this gal was ready to commit suicide… until she quit taking this drug.

Here's the email:

Joe, Because the help you gave me for my acid reflux, I feel it is very important to tell you a story about depression and my acid reflux. When I first started with my stomach problems, Some twenty years ago, my Doctor put me on some medication. It was called Tagamet. It helped my stomach and my reflux got a lot better as a matter of fact it was gone. What a relieve to be pain free. I don't quite know when, but I got really depressed, really really depressed. I was so depressed that I was thinking about suicide, a lot. I was having a horrible day I was on antidepressants, I had tried several to over come the pain that comes with depression. I think this was the day I could have just taken myself out of the game. I am LDS so I was doing some serious praying that day for God to help me get through the day. I was in real bad shape, I was taking Nardel, another antidepressant on a list of many. And wasn't doing well at all.

Our power went out when a very large transformer in our yard blew out. So the Power Company had to send out several repair man A very sweet very big man came to the door and told me what was going on and that the power would be out for several hours. I had two small children it was winter and it was very cold. So because of my depression I burst into tears. The man asked are you OK. I don't know why but I told this man that I was very depressed and I just wanted to die. This man said to me "you aren't on Tagamet by chance are you"! Through my sobbing I said Yes, Yes I am and he said "get off it"! This man gave me a hug and told me to get on Zantac. I flushed the Tagament down the Toilet and the Nardel and have not had a drop of depression since. So, my story means check if you medication is causing you horrible depression because it can be caused by that and you might even know it. And then your doctor just gives you more to mask the problems form your medications. We all know now the horrible side affects, listen to the lists on T.V. Commercials now. Back then we didn't question the Doctor or medications.

I hope my story can help one person. I believe my prayers were answered, God sent me an angel that day, via a power company employee, I hope I can be somebody's angel too.

Thanks Again,

Hugs,

Laura

P.S. YOU ARE A ANGEL TOO! YOU HAVE ALSO HELPED ME.

— If you are experiencing side effects on acid reflux medication, please consider trying a 100% natural home remedy by visiting www.RefluxRemedy.com Yours for excellent natural health,

Joe

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I’ve written about the dangers of antacids before, the fact that they are a cheep shot at satisfying an immediate need for relief. The real problem you should be concerned about isn’t just the unfriendly metals and the long term side effects they cause, but that you are not addressing the simple root cause of your heartburn and acid reflux.

I know it’s unpleasant and even alarming to have digestive acids rise up into your throat and mouth. But frankly you could be doing more harm than good popping those little flavored after dinner mints. The cost of what you’re doing is far greater than the money you paid for your quick fix. Fact is there are available to you inexpensive “quick fixes” that do not contradict your body’s underlying needs.

Your body needs to maintain a precise balance of many things digestive acids are one. The best way to allow this healthy balance is to help your body’s natural pH (potentate of Hydrogen) balance. You can determine your pH yourself by testing your saliva and urine with litmus paper. It is vital your body keep a pH near 7.4, that’s slightly alkaline. Lower than pH 7 is considered acidic.

I’m not referring to your stomach acid . . . pH refers to your blood, body fluids and tissues. Please don’t confuse the two. If your body’s pH is acidic it means you are retaining cellular wastes. This imbalance eventually affects every system in your body, including stomach acid reflux and digestion. The trick is everything you eat makes your whole body either more acidic or more alkaline.

For instance, if you eat a diet rich in minerals found in green leafy vegetables, the minerals (electrolytes) act as electrical conductors in the water making up more than 80% of your body. Either this cellular water is full of life giving minerals, or it is full of disease forming wastes and toxins.

It is interesting to note that yeasts, fungi and parasites as well as viruses and cancers thrive in an acid pH environment. Having too much metabolic (cellular) waste in your system also reduces oxygen levels and raises carbon dioxide, which they also need to thrive.

Knowing which foods to eat can have an impressive affect on your acid reflux as well as over all health. That’s why this is so important to understand that ignoring what seems to just be bothersome heartburn may lead to other serious problems as well.

A healthy pH level will improve your digestive health by allowing good microorganisms to grow. You’ll find these same beneficial organisms in yogurt and kefir as well as other naturally fermented foods. But you need to discover how to help your body produce these good bacteria.

The other thing that confuses many people is that “certain” high acid foods will produce healthy alkaline levels. Citrus fruits are a prime example. Another great example is raw apple cider vinegar. You wouldn’t think so but these are powerful alkalizers.

Did you know that if you eat peeled apples that you’ll probably get heart burn? Yet eating the whole apple can cure it. The reason is simple, you see there exists in nature an “enzyme” for every thing you eat, there’s enzymes for protein, carbohydrates and sugars.

Without these enzymes you can’t digest your food. The enzymes to unlock the nutritional benefits inside an apple are hidden within the skin of the apple . . . quite ingenious isn’t it?

Millions of people that suffer needlessly from recurrent acid reflux do not have too much stomach acid in truth they have an enzyme deficiency. Your pancreas is an organ that helps the digestion of foods by producing key enzymes and like any organ depends on a balanced pH level also.

Another factor is that poor digestion and diet can lead to a B vitamin deficiency which can cause a hydrochloric acid (HCL) deficiency (low stomach acid). Contrary to popular belief “low stomach acid” can cause acid reflux, because food is not digested and therefore presses on the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), the flap that keeps stomach acid and bile down.

When someone has an HCL Deficiency, their body is deficient in mineral salts (electrolytes) that are needed to produce stomach acid. You see, the good news is minerals like potassium not only support the healthy production of stomach acid but also is also necessary to maintain a balanced pH level of the blood.

I hope now you see that popping antacids is NOT the answer to your acid reflux, heartburn and acid indigestion problem. Addressing the root cause takes some reasoning but it’s worth the effort.

Live well,

Martin Jacobse
Medical Investigator

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www.refluxremedy.com