This is an interesting article in the Daily Mail today. The research confirms what we've said for ages, that too many people are prescribed these drugs unnecessarily. If you've got a problem with excess stomach acid causing heartburn, one of the best ways to deal with it is to split open an acidophilus capsule, sprinkle the powder on your tongue and let your saliva take it down into your stomach.
This helps coat the lining of the oesaphagus, support digestion and your immune system. We've had innumerable people who, with diet changes, have been able to stop taking PPIs. Key diet changes are cut out sugar, dairy, hydrogenated fats. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and eat little and often. Don't multi-task while eating, to give your body chance to fully switch on digestion and absorb your food. See the article on alkalising your diet in our April 2010 newsletter.
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