1. Acidgone® powder absorbs the acid already secreted due to its tremendous absorbing power of its ingredients (water-soluble fibers, detox herbs and nutrients). Unlike long-acting anti-reflux drugs which inhibit the secretion of gastric acid leading to indigestion, Acidgone DOES NOT interfere with the digestive process.
2. Acidgone has the ideal pH of 7 when mixed with water alone. This makes it very effective in neutralizing excessive gastric d with pH of 1 or 2. The goal of therapy is to raise stomach pH to 4 or above for as long as possible except when a person is eating. Drugs which block the secretion of acid do not have this property.
3. Due to Acidgone's very low content of protein, it discourages the secretion of over abundance of stomach acid (HCl) or gastrin. (Gastric ulcers are no longer managed by diets rich in milk products, because although dairy products do neutralize stomach acid briefly, their high calcium and protein content actually stimulates more acid secretion.)
4. Acidgone is a soothing gel-like lubricant that acts as an internal moisturizer, which coats the stomach lining and insulates it from the harsh effect of the stomach acid. People with esophageal or stomach ulcers may see immediate relief in pain.
5. Acidgone provides nutrients to gastro-intestinal tissues to help the body heal itself. No drugs or antacids give you the nutritional values as Acidgone.
Take Acidgone as a shake or smoothie, mixed as directed, 2 to
4 times a day, Do not eat at least about 2 hours after taking Acidgone. May take
Acidgone in the place of breakfast or any other meals, or at night instead of
snacking. It may also be taken whenever you feel the sensation of heartburn. Individuals
who do not need to lose weight should not worry because as your digestive functions
improve, you may gain some weight if they want to.
Suprema-Dophilus capsule, Multiple probiotics (Enteric-coated capsules for protecting cells against harsh stomach acid). This product contains multiple friendly intestinal bacteria to help normalize
your intestinal functions. More effective than yogurt as a source of friendly
intestinal bacteria. It may help diarrhea & eliminate bad breath caused
by intestinal problems. It is an important supplement after antibiotic therapy.
Take one capsule a day with Acidgone or on empty stomach. Take 3 capsules
a day for 7-10 days after antibiotic therapy.
Superzyme tablets Contain multiple enzymes
for digestion of proteins, starches, fats & fibers, especially suitable
for people with digestive problems or overeating.
Zinc Lozenges with
C, lemon flavor. Zinc is the most important mineral for tissue repair. Dissolve
one lozenge in the mouth 2 to 4 times daily or as needed for sore or
scratchy throat due to damage from acid reflux.
When placing your order, look for Starter Kit
#6 or #7, which include these 3 items plus Acidgone, a Program
Manual for free, 2 other vitamins ( Vita-Super Multiple Vitamins
or Vita-Min 75 Iron free and B-Complex-50) and Tuo
Cha™ (Reishi Mushroom, Ginseng & Yunnan Tea leaf) tea bags.
Individuals who have been taking drugs for acid reflux are usually
nutrients deficient because the anti-reflux drugs prevent foods
from being digested completely. These vitamins are intended to
improve their nutritional status. Tuo Cha™ tea is soothing to
the stomach when you drink it warm with meals. For more information
on this tea, read below.
This western habit has been accepted as a norm since the arrival of soft
drinks and invention of ice cream. According to Chinese medical theory,
cold beverages and cold foods should not be introduced to one's diet due to the
adverse effects they have on the digestive process. It is easy to understand this Chinese medical theory,
that has been in existence for several hundred years, with a couple of analogies.
Think about what would happen to your muscles if you jump into a swimming pool filled
with ice. Your muscles will be paralyzed by the coldness of the water. You will suffer
muscle cramps quickly and will not be able to swim at all. Another analogy is: if
you are going to perform a strenuous sport, such as tennis, gymnastics, basketball,
football or a marathon, you need "warm-up" exercises to prepare your muscles for
the upcoming challenge. If you were to take an ice bath just before you are to
engage in a strenuous sport or activity, your body would not perform very well
under this circumstance.
Digestion is a serious function
your body has to perform. Your optimal health depends on that. It is the first function
that supplies your body with nutrients to maintain good health. Proper digestion
not only requires gastric acid and various enzymes, but also requires an optimum
temperature for the stomach muscles to function efficiently. The stomach is made
up of three different layers of muscles- oblique layer, circular layer and longitudinal
layer. These muscles move in different directions and as a result food in the stomach
is being churned like it is in a mixing drum. When these muscles are paralyzed by
ice cold liquid or cold food, it is easy to understand they will not function
properly just as your skeletal muscles will not function while you are trying
to swim in ice-cold water. As a result, stomach acid and undigested food will remain
in the stomach longer and thus increase the chance of reflux into the esophagus.
This condition, if compounded with overeating, will greatly compromise the function
of the lower esophageal sphincter muscles (which act as a valve), leading to more
serious acid reflux.
If you are taking anti-reflux medications, the combination of lack of gastric
acid, digestive enzymes and the malfunction of stomach muscles due to sub-optimal
temperature poses a devastating effect to your digestive process. Indigestion,
flatulence, bloating stomach cramps, constipation or diarrhea are some of the end
results.
An important step to control acid reflux is eliminating the consumption of ice-cold liquid or
desert before meals, with meals and within 2 hours after meals. Ice cream is the
worst desert you can eat after meals for the reason that not only it is cold, but
it also consists of abundance of protein, fat, and carbohydrate which would put
a further burden on you digestive system with inadequate gastric acid and enzymes.
Drink only warm liquids such as tea or soup/broth before or with a meal and avoid
drinking excessive amounts of liquid with meals.
Tuo Cha, which consists of Reishi Mushroom (known as "Lin Chi" in Chinese), Ginseng & Yunnan Tea leaf, "Lin Chi" has been highly rated as a magical fungus used to "prevent serious
damage or recover quickly from disease" in traditional Chinese medicine. Originally
utilized in China as food to lengthen life, the Reishi mushrooms have been eaten
for at least 3.000 years in Japan. Recent studies have found that Reishi can significantly
reduce serum cholesterol and "thin" the blood, and possesses anti-tumor activities
and immune-enhancing effect. Reishi has an extremely high safety profile even with
high dose consumption.
Ginseng has been long revered as a tonic to increase overall physical strength
and promote the proper functioning of the body organs. Traditionally, ginseng is
prescribed for specific ailments such as hypertension and diabetes.
Tuo Cha is best drank as hot tea plain
or with a small mount of honey. It is a soothing drink, a healthy substitute for
coffee or regular ice-tea or soda with any meal or throughout the day.
(This information is included in the Nutrigenesis Approach Program Manual, which is free with Starter Kit #6 or #7 or you may purchase it separately).
(This information is included in the Nutrigenesis Approach Program Manual, which is free with Starter Kit #6 or #7 or you may purchase it separately).
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The medical terminology for acid reflux is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
It refers to the varied clinical manifestations of reflux of stomach and duodenal
contents into the esophagus.
Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. It can vary from an occasional
mild burning after overeating to a persistent severe discomfort that severely
limits a person's lifestyle. It may be accompanied by regurgitation of gastric
contents into the mouth or respiratory tree. This latter group of people may
complain of night-time wheezing, coughing, hoarseness, a need to clear the throat
repeatedly, or a sensation of deep pressure at the base of the neck.
People with significant GERD often has difficulty in swallowing. Swallowing
may also be accompanied by pain. Blood loss may result from esophageal erosion
and shallow ulcers over a long period of time, leading to iron deficiency anemia.
People who vigorously and repeatedly abuse alcohol are prone to develop severe
erosive esophagitis with bleeding.
People who develop strictures have had deep ulceration of the esophageal mucosa due to reflux damage. This may lead to esophageal obstruction.
In people who have suffered from chronic reflux esophagitis, the
normal squamous epithelium of the esophageal mucosa is replaced with specialized
Columnar Epithelium, which is an indication of severe reflux. This condition
can also lead to esophageal tumors, a cancer that is rising rapidly especially
in white men, possibly related to obesity.
If refluxed material breaches the esophageal sphincter,
it may easily spill into the larynx and the tracheo-bronchial tree
resulting in wheezing, hoarseness, or coughing.
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Cimetadine
(Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac), Nizatidine (Axid), Famotidine (Pepcid).
Mechanism of Action: Histamine H2-receptor Antagonists are potent inhibitors
of all phases of gastric acid secretion. They inhibit secretions caused by histamine
and gastrin. They also inhibit fasting, nocturnal secretion, and secretion stimulated
by food, insulin, caffeine and others.
Metoclopramide (Reglan),
Cisapride (Propulsid), Bethanechol (Duvoid, Urecholine). Mechanism of
Action: Prokinetic Agents do not inhibit gastric acid secretion. They stimulate
motility of the upper GI tract without stimulating gastric, biliary or pancreatic
secretions. Their mode of action is unclear. In patients with GERD and reduced
lower esophageal sphincter muscle pressure (LESP), metoclopramide and cisapride
increase the LESP, thus enhance the strength of esophageal peristalsis and rate
of stomach emptying.
Omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid),
Pantoprazole (Protonix), Rabeprazole (Aciphex). Esomeprazole (Nexium).
Mechanism of Action: Proton Pump Inhibitors belong to a new class of antisecretory
compounds. They suppress gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of an
enzyme system called " acid (proton) pump" within
the gastric mucosa. They block the final step of acid production.
This surgery attempts to restore the sphincter competence
by surrounding the the lower end of the esophagus with a cuff of gastric fundal
muscle. However, anti-reflux surgery has relatively poor reputation in many medical
communities. It is reserved as the last resort.
This is the newest surgical procedure.
Enteryx is a device made of a polymer and a solvent that is permanently
implanted into the wall of the lower esophagus of patients who suffer from
acid reflux disease.
Using a endoscope, a doctor will inject a liquid polymer
into the muscle of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) by the use of a needle
catheter. After the injection, the polymer will solidify into a sponge-like permanent
implant. This implant may help improve the barrier between the stomach and
esophagus, also called the gastro-esophageal junction, by supporting and
improving the elasticity of the lower esophageal sphinter. This will reduce,
and sometimes prevent, acid reflux into the esophagus.
Currently most physicians prefer to prescribe proton pump inhibitors
not only because they are newer drugs, but they also have a longer duration
of action making it possible to take these drugs once a day rather than 2-4
times a day as with other groups of anti-reflux drugs.
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Anti-reflux drugs, such as Omeprazole (Prilosec), Lansoprazole
(Prevacid), Pantoprazole (Protonix), Rabeprazole (Aciphex), Esomeprazole (Nexium),Cimetadine
(Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac), Nizatidine (Axid), Famotidine (Pepcid) are
like a double-edge sword. They may be effective in suppressing gastric acid secretion
and accomplish healing of esophagitis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcers. But
strong inhibition of gastric acid (HCl) secretion, which in turn suppresses the
secretion of gastrin (a hormone needed for digestion of protein) can at the same
time cause an array of digestive problems simply because when food is present
in the stomach, people who are taking these agents do not secret adequate gastric
acid and enzymes for its digestion. This will cause indigestion, bloating, flatulence,
constipation, esophageal candiasis plus possible side effects affecting other
organs. These side effects are more severe when high protein diet (high content
of meat, cheese, dairy products & beans) are consumed since
protein digestion is initiated in the stomach and is essentially the only type
of enzymatic digestion that occurs there.
The Proton Pump Inhibitors, due to their sustained
action may cause more digestive problems than Histamine H2-receptor antagonists.
The Proton Pump Inhibitors should only be taken
4-8 weeks with repeat of 4-8 weeks therapy
if desired result has not been achieved within the first 4-8 weeks therapy. Anti-reflux
drugs are never meant to be taken long term. Long-term therapy will lead to accumulated
side effects. Acid reflux may recur any time if you do not make major changes
in your lifestyle. Anti-reflux drugs are only temporary treatments. If you have
any doubt, ask your pharmacist for a package insert of the prescription PPI you
are taking. You should find the information in the package insert.
Traditional medical doctors often tell their
patients that they do not have alternatives other than the drugs. Obviously if
they do not look beyond chemical drugs and the advice from pharmaceutical companies,
they will not have any alternatives to offer to their patients.
There are natural remedies such as Acidgone® to eliminate acid reflux/GERD. Why suffer drug side effects unnecessarily?
Look for Acidgone® or Acidgone® Starter Kits.
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