STOMACH ACID IS YOUR FRIEND

I can hear what you’re saying: “Stomach acid gives me heartburn and acid reflux. With friends like that, who needs enemies?”

However, to digest your food properly, you NEED stomach acid – lots of stomach acid. Research suggests that Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) are usually the result of LOW levels of stomach acid, not the opposite! Your stomach can tolerate acid because it has a thick layer of mucus that protects itself. Problems arise when the acidic contents of the stomach back up into your esophagus, which doesn’t have the same mucus protection.

If you are one of the many people who turn to products such as “Tums”, “Rolaids”, or other antacids for temporary relief, beware: recent research has shown that long-term use of these products can have serious consequences, such as:

• Bacterial gut infections and imbalances in your normal gut flora.
• Bone loss leading to fractures can result from not being able to absorb adequate amounts of bone building minerals.
• Low magnesium levels can lead to muscle cramps, weakness, tremors, and/or dizziness.
• Vitamin B12 deficiencies can result in numbness and tingling in your limbs, nerve pain, and coordination issues.

Turning off your stomach’s ability to make hydrochloric acid interferes with the important role your stomach plays in the digestion of your food. Here are some important functions it plays:

• Killing any pathogenic bacteria that comes in on our food thus protecting you from infection.
• Breaking the ionic bonds of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and zinc, so that they are available for you to absorb.
• Initial breaking-down of proteins into smaller peptide chains of amino acids.
• The acidic contents of your stomach, after you eat a meal, activates the next steps of digestion by sending messages to your gall bladder and pancreas to release bile and enzymes so that your food can be broken down to allow for all the nutrients to be absorbed.

Are you tired of suffering from acid reflux and concerned about the long-term use of antiacid medication? 

My name is Ginny Pomeroy, and I will help you tackle the root causes of your acid reflux. Through testing, individualized dietary guidelines, supplements, and suggested lifestyle changes, we’ll correct your stomach’s imbalance, so that it performs the way it is supposed to.

 Call today for a free consultation. (207) 329-0876. Or log onto my site for further information: https://mainenutritherapy.com/  All the best, Ginny.