Herbal Solutions for Common Digestive Complaints/TUMS

[Guest guest]

I read an article about the TUMS manufacturing factory somewhere. I

was appalled when I read that they have bowls of the stuff set out &

employees pop TUMS like candy when passing. As a person suffering

from lack of stomach acid, I can't believe these people know what

they're doing. They must think they are just getting beneficial

calcium.

, " JoAnn Guest "

<angelprincessjo> wrote:

> Herbal Solutions for Common Digestive Complaints

 

> Antacid medications are sold without offering consumers 'vital'

> information concerning the 'causes' and complications of heartburn

> and digestive problems.

> Using antacids may cause damage to the lining of the esophagus

> (e.g., precancerous ulcers).

> Biochemists report that one of the long-term side effects of

> blocking acid production is a compromised immune system; hydrochloric acid

is an essential component in the complete digestion of food and

> protects the body from pathogenic bacteria.

Calcium-based antacids (e.g., Tums) may damage the kidneys if taken

> over a long period of time.

> Magnesium based products (e.g., Mylanta and Maalox) and aluminum-

> based products (e.g., Rolaids) should not be taken by anyone experiencing

> kidney problems.

> Antacids actually " shut down " digestion. In order to build health

> and avoid digestive problems, we need to 'optimize' digestion and

> heal the 'inflammation' caused by acid reflux.

> Calcium-containing antacids, when taken with zinc supplements,

might substantially decrease 'zinc' absorption.

> Finally, calcium antacids impair the absorption of manganese and

> " chromium "

> --

> Alternatives to Heartburn Drugs:

>

> Eating a balanced diet of unprocessed, organic whole foods is your

> foundation for a healthy stomach. Eat an organic green salad or raw

> organic vegetables at least once a day. To help increase stomach acid, drink a

glass of room temperature water a half-hour before eating. If that doesn't help,

you can add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. If neither of these solutions

work, try taking a betaine hydrochloride supplement (HCI) with your meal.