Acid Reflux Stomach Acid Neutralized and Eliminated
What Causes it - How To Reverse It
Once you have checked with your doctor and have been cleared from all serious conditions, you can begin neutralizing the acid in the stomach with non irritating alkaline green foods, cleansing yeast and other toxins from the body and adding in Red Desert clay.
The majority of acid reflux symptoms are caused by an overly acidic body pH - from depleted digestive enzymes, not producing HCL (hydrchloric acid) when we eat and of course eating the standard american acidic diet. However, this can all be reversed in a reasonable period of time with a little knowledge and information.
I am totally amazed when I see commercials on TV for drugs to alleviate symptoms, without focusing on understanding the cause and offering assistance in that area. Many drugs are toxic to the liver and do not put the body back into balance.
Available information about acid reflux often tells us to eat small meals, sit up when eating, lose weight, wear loose clothing and so on. All of these might be helpful. However -
When we have been eating the SADD (standard american dead diet) i.e. processed, sugary, starchy, fast, microwaved, frozen food along with coffee, soda, animal products and so forth all the loose clothing in the world is not going to make much difference. These foods and liquids are acidic and over time these acids build up in our tissues and the body delivers symptoms.
BUT this does not have to be.
Immediate relief of Acid Reflux and to neutralize the situation ~
When you feel the symptoms of acid reflux, usually heartburn, painful burning sensation in the chest or throat or backflow of food and acids from the stomach, mix 1/2 to 1 tsp Red Desert Clay in a small glass of water or swallow 4 to 6 tablets.
In mild to moderate situations, this specific clay will neutralize acids and calm the digestion down within about 5 to 15 minutes. It will also go into the bloodstream, remove toxins and deliver minerals to the cells, which increases alkalinity to the overall body.
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B-tox -
This liquid zeolite also neutralizes stomach acid as it removes many toxins.
Much more is needed to bring the body into an alkaline state to eliminate the cause of most acid reflux situations.
Am I Truly Digesting the Foods I am Eating?
For starters, by the time we are in our late twenties (according to the latest research) we have depleted all the
digestive enzymes
we were born with (unless you grew up solely on a plant based diet) so our stomach can no longer completely break down the protein, carbohydrates or fats we are now eating, if at all. This depletion of digestive enzymes is due to the years of daily eating animal products including dairy (all very acidic) and the lack of raw vegetables/plant based foods (all very alkaline). Plants contain enzymes, animals do not.
Without digestive enzymes and HCL (hydrochloric acid) to digest and break down the food we eat, assimilation and absorption are reduced and we become more and more vitamin and mineral depleted. This means we are not receiving the nutrients our organs need to function properly even when we make improved food choices. Over the years, and years and years, we become more fatigued and the body becomes weaker and we rack our brain trying to figure out what is wrong.
Secondly, once we are past 35 years of age, we are naturally producing less HCL, (hydrocloric acid). By the time we are 40 we are producing very little and this continues to decrease with age. HCL is extremely important as it starts the digestive process, destroying bacteria in food and signaling for digestive enzymes from the pancreas to digest protein, carbs and fat. HCL protects us from unfriendly bacteria in the intestines as well.
At age 32 I was tested and found to be producing 1% HCL. This happened because in my teen years I went through an anorexic/bulimia phase, which stopped my stomach from producing HCL. When I got over myself back then, my stomach never went back to producing any hydrocloric acid. I did not know this and as the years went on the lack of digestive enzymes and HCL contributed to my body becoming sicker and sicker.
Thirdly, if we have been eating the Standard American Dead Diet then we have not been giving our body the alkaline foods which contain the vitamins, minerals and fiber necessary for great health. Eating food substances (fast food and processed items and drinks) causes our bodies to become acidic, and before you know it we have diagnoses.
Now What Do I Do?
To be sure nothing more serious is going on, consult your doctor first if you have acid reflux symptoms that are a daily problem or you find yourself sitting up in bed to sleep at night. Low acid production causes undigested foods to rise up into the esophagus and burn tissues.
When we move our body into an alkaline state, which is in the neighborhood of a pH of 7.3 to 7.4, acid reflux symptoms are unlikely to occur. This is done over time with alkaline foods, supplements, detoxification and digestive aides to assist with the digestive process.
On our shopping cart is a book entitled The pH Miracle diet and this can help you tremendously to alkalinize your body.
Alkalizing products ~
• Red Desert Clay
• Nutrex Spirulina & Hemp Protein Powders
• pH Water Booster
• Magnesium and other minerals
•
Alkalizer Combo Box
•
Himalayan Crystal Salt -
This is the most alkalinizing energetic salt we can find. We take a tsp of this salt and add the crystals to 8oz of water, stir and drink. The 84 essential minerals contained are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream immediately. This is THE GOOD SALT, as well as celtic salt which contains 72 essential minerals.
Taking antacids is not the solution to healing acid reflux.
Digestive Enzymes
- Since our digestive enzymes are used up by our late twenties, taking them at the beginning of each meal will break down the fats, carbs and proteins, which can then be properly digested and reduce gas and bloating.
It is important to choose a digestive enzyme that includes a wide spectrum of enzymes. Amylase, protease and lipase must be included at the very least for the breakdown of protein, carbohydrates and fats. Consider
Devigest ADS
as it allows for digestion of gluten and lactose and contains an alkalization formula for optimal enzymatic activity.
Take digestive enzymes BEFORE or at the BEGINNING of each meal. This pepares the stomach to digest your food. If you forget, take them during or immediately after your meal. Some people will take a little additional premium calcium montmorillonite clay (Red Desert Clay) after they eat as well, to neutralize stomach acid.
Hydrochloric Acid - As mentioned above by the time we are 40 years old, there is a decreased production of naturally occuring hydrochloric acid to break down protein in the stomach. This can also be taken at the beginning of each meal with the divestive enzyme. I personally do take this as well.
Products to Discuss with Your Healthcare Expert ~
It is very important to detoxify the body read:
Detox Toxins.
Toxions are acidic. I had no idea about the toxic load I was carrying until my blood was analyzed under a dark field microscope. It took a number of detoxification products and 6 months to a year to remove most of the toxins which had bio-accumulated over the years.
The following info on this article is still under construction
Alkaline Water - pH Booster
- When working towards creating an alkaline body, it can be very helpful (for awhile) to drink alkaline water to force acids out of the tissues.
Protein Drink - alkalizing for the body
Natural Liquid Zeolite - to remove toxins
Antioxidant Extreme - Eliminating oxidative stress
The pH Miracle Book offers a way to transition to an improved diet - includes recipes
Why Do I Have Acid Reflux?
If you were NOT born with Acid Reflux symptoms then the cause is almost always what we are eating and drinking. With diet, smoking, obesity, carbonated beverages, alchohol, fried food and the list goes on - there can be complications with the muscle tone of the sphincter muscle between the stomach and the esophagus - so check with your physician to see if your situation has gone this far.
Foods that are part of the SADD (Standard American daily diet) are acidic. It is that simple. Micro-waved, processed, frozen, pre-packaged, fast food, (sugar is the most acidic food), meat, dairy etc. eaten regularly creates an acidic pH in the body. The foods most of us do not like to eat are raw vegetables, green drinks and the like - and of course these are the healthiest and most alkaline.
Bulimia / anorexia - Those who have eating disorders (which was me 35 years ago) will often find they have created a situation which disrupts the stomachs natural production of hydrochloric acid. Even when the crisis is over, the stomach does not automatically begin to produce hydrochloric acid on its own and Betaine HCl is often recommended by a holistic doctor - taken with every meal. I 've been here so I know this can be turned around.
What Can I Do To Create a More Alkaline Body?
Start where you are. There is a book The pH Miracle, which is quite helpful for assisting us to transition to the higher quality foods. This can be found on our
shopping cart.
Less animals as in poultry, meat and fish, less alcohol, dairy, breads and sweets, coffee, frozen, fast, microwaved items, and replacing these things with raw organic vegetables, spirulina, hemp powder, avocados, raw organic nuts and seeds will immediately start decreasing the acids taken in daily. There are so many good ideas in the pH Miracle book than I can type here.
Every morning I start off with my personal protein drink that I mix together. This is very easy on the digestive system, and gives the cells excellent nutrition to start the day, and it is very alkalinizing.
Keep in mind, minerals are the building blocks of your cells. Minerals are alkaline. You have trillions of cells in your body making up every tissue from bones to organs. If the cells are not nourished with high quality vitamins and minerals they are not healthy and you will not feel good and your body will be overly acidic.
Products ~
To jumpstart your process with product support, the protein drink is quite good every morning. If you have slow bowels take magnesium powder every evening. If you need to detoxify consider the natural liquid zeolite and the Red Desert Clay. Alkaline water can be created by adding the pH booster to your drinking water.
If you can only start with two or 3 things, use the Red Desert clay clay every day (1/2 to 1 tsp 2x a day), drink alkaline water, and take magnesium powder. This will start eliminating the toxins, cleansing and alkalinizing the body, neutralizing acids, and re-mineralizing a mineral deficient body. HOWEVER, you will need to take a good look at the foods you eat and drink.
Alkalize the Body
and
Detox Toxins
Also, we have some very good quality pH stiks which will help determine your current body pH. You can use these stiks to continue to check your pH to see your improvement. Optimum for checking the blood pH is with a blood test.
If your bowels are sluggish or do not move easily add the magnesium powder to your regime along with the Premium Calcium Montmorillonite clay. The body cannot store magnesium and yet is necessary for more than 300 body functions. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN CALCIUM.
We use and offer magnesium powder, since it is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream – There is a huge magnesium deficiency on our planet due to the SADD diet eaten by so many… causing constipation, muscle cramps, back pain, restless leg symptoms and so on – now shown on TV as a disease. Restless legs are rarely a disease, just a magnesium deficiency and sometimes a potassium deficiency.
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We have an article
pH Balance.
Read this information and start making one change at a time.
We want our body to be more alkaline with a pH in the neighborhood of 6.5 to 7.3. Eating a diet which is approximately 80% alkaline and 20% acidic is optimal. For a list of
Acid/Alkaline Foods.
Most people know what foods cause flare-ups - your favorite ones..! So, yes you will want to replace these - but also, be aware of how you combine food i.e. always eat fruit on an empty stomach. Many people eat fruit after dinner. Most fruit breaks down in less than 30 minutes, while the rest of the dinner may take hours – the fruit ferments on top of dinner and putrefies, upsetting the digestive process.
White sugar is the most acidic so-called food on the planet. Sugar depletes the body of minerals – and CANCER loves sugar.
Animal products - meat, chicken and fish are between 15% and 17% protein and acidic to the body. Consider dramatically reducing these and increasing to things like Nutrex spirulina and Hemp protein powders which offer you 40 to 65% protein and are alkalinizing to the body. Available on our shopping cart.
You do not have to live with the acid reflux issue. It is fairly simple to correct, but it does take time. Improved food choices, HCL and digestive enzymes ar almost always needed with every mea.
Just start where you are - often the Premium Calcium Montmorillonite Clay (aka Red Desert Clay) and magnesium powder can quickly start the neutralization of acids and the reduction in symptoms - then start changing your food choices to more alkaline ones transitioning to around 80% alkaline and maybe 20% acidic foods each day.
You can purchase alkaline green drinks, capsules, Nutrex spirulina and other products to more quickly change your diet to an alkaline one, if you cannot right away make all the dietary changes. Many popular protein powders sold taste like cake mix fortified with vitamin and minerals, but these are not in your highest and greatest good... you want the vitamins and mineral to be naturally occuring.
The Key is to become aware of what causes the acid reflux symptoms, to create an alkaline situation in the body and to combine foods that are in agreement with your digestive system. Your immune system function will improve and you will begin to remove the toxic load within the body.
I-AM Perfectly Healthy is not intended to substitute for medical advice or treatment. It is recommended that you consult your holistic physician, MD, ND…or a holistic veterinarian for your pets. The information and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical problems. This information is provided for education purposes only - and for the sharing of life experience.
