If you’re constantly turning to antacids to relieve your unhappy belly, Be advised, says, Dr. Vikki Peterson, a functional medicine practitioner. 

Antacids often lead to PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) which diminish stomach acid, and sadly, are linked to several downstream conditions like dementia, severe gastrointestinal disease, and even cancer to name just a few.  

And here’s the crazy thing . . . The “acid” you may be feeling might not be too much acid at all.

In fact it may be too little and your stomach keeps churning over and over again to try and digest the last meal you inhaled!

Counterintuitive. I know.  

 

And it Goes Deeper

 

Plus, by diminishing stomach, you screw up digestion and thus can block the absorption of the nutrients. Key ingredients to you body needs for your overall health.

Here’s an email that just came in from a friend I had worked with about a year ago. She had complained of long-term acid issues and had been using antacids for some time . . . 

 

“I have not seen you to tell you that it has been 1-1/2 years since I have taken any antacids.  On the rare occasion that my stomach is ‘off’ I take 1 fermented enzyme and it puts me right back on track.  That is a huge plus since I have had issues my entire life.  Thank you! Fran

I had totally forgotten about our conversation when this came in. But here is a woman who had digestive issues her entire life. And a simple natural remedy did the trick.

 

The fix

 

While we are all different and what I’m about to share might not work for you. But then again, it might! At the very least it may bring awareness to dangers of long-term use of these meds.

 

Try a digestive enzyme

 

Enzymes are essential for the breakdown of our food (protein, fat, and carbs). As we get older, they tend to diminish which means your gut might need a little help. 

Here’s what my friend Fran used. It’s from my dispensary which carries all kinds of reputable supplements at a discount for my clients. I’ve included a protocol for a digestive enzyme and I’ve added magnesium as most are lacking in this necessary mineral. 

With love, ♥

 

PS – Want to start your healing journey? Grab my little book: Reclaim Your Real Body NOW!” here.  And as always reach out any time with questions or concerns to ewpauly@gmail.com. I’ve got your back!

 

Resources: 

How antacids Work as a Gateway Drug 

How Your Antacid Drug is Making you Sick