Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Your body needs to be more alkaline , read the article below on the dangers of the acid reflux medications. Nasty New C. Diff Bug It's not yet clear what is behind the new epidemic of C. diff disease. There are several factors: READ THIS PARAGRAPH_ PLEASE! The bug is becoming resistant to the most commonly used antibiotics. A kind of heartburn drug called a proton-pump inhibitor -- including Aciphex, Prevacid, Nexium, Prilosec, and Protonix -- appears linked to C. diff infections. (!!!) A bad new strain of C. diff is spreading across the globe. It's that bad new bug that most worries Fred Arthur Zar, MD, medical director at the University of Illinois Hospital and professor of medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. " The new strain of C. diff has become the most predominant strain, " Zar tells WebMD. " The reason it is more nasty is it mutated and figured out a way to make 20-fold more toxin than the normal strain. ... If you have it, you get sick, and you need medical attention. " In addition to making about 20 times more of the two toxins produced by normal C. diff, the new strain makes a new, third toxin similar to a toxin seen in other disease-causing bacteria. According to the CDC, the new strain of C. diff already has invaded at least 19 U.S. states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. It has spread throughout Canada and, according to McDonald, is " wreaking havoc " in England, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 would organic apple cider vinegar have the same effect on stomach acid? - maria starr Sunday, October 26, 2008 12:55 AM Re:acid reflux maybe try baking soda half a teaspoon to a half of a glass water and drink it,it will nuetralize the acid in your stomach and works right a way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Try eating a little paw paw-see how it goes-try a little each day for a week and if it helps-stick with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Organic apple cider vinegar is one of the very few things that works for me. Live with passion and purpose, Vanessa Denham http://www.incontrol-consulting.com/HealingCruise Judy wrote: > > would organic apple cider vinegar have the same effect on stomach acid? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hi Lucia, 'C diff' is the short name for a bacterium called Clostridium difficile. It is present naturally in the gut of around 3% of adults and 66% of children. It does not cause any problems in healthy people, however some antibiotics which affect the balance of 'good bacteria' in the gut can cause C diff to multiply and cause symptoms including diarrhoea and fever. Most cases of this occur in hospitals or care homes, and older people (over the age of 65) are most at risk. Most people who suffer a C diff infection make a full recovery, but in rare cases it can be fatal. It is highly contagious so is best combated by good hygiene practices in healthcare environments, and less use of antibiotics. Hope this helps! Vicky : lucia_n36: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:55:16 -0700Re: acid reflux Excuse my ignorance but what does the " C diff disease " stand for? I have acid reflux and I am interested in the topic, but I have no medical training, so the meaning of the expression escapes me. Thanks--- On Mon, 10/27/08, C indy <cwac wrote:> C indy <cwac> Re: acid reflux> > Date: Monday, October 27, 2008, 12:18 AM> Your body needs to be more alkaline , read the article below> on the dangers of the acid reflux medications.> > Nasty New C. Diff Bug> > It's not yet clear what is behind the new epidemic of> C. diff > disease. There are several factors:> _______________ Discover Bird's Eye View now with Multimap from Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/111354026/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Michelle, Thank you for your post and the suggested herbs to us for Acid Reflux. This information is exactly what I have been looking for. I too have a trigger of stress and with two adopted teens with severe emotional problems, it's difficult to find a moment that isn't stressful.. Blessings, Cynthia On Behalf Of Michelle Saturday, October 25, 2008 3:18 PM Re: acid reflux My 13 year old son has acid reflux (GERD). We've been eating fewer acidic foods and using digestive enzymes. Stress seems to be what makes his act up. I've also gotten good results with bladderwrack and I give him an ounce or two of aloe vera juice every day. Other natural approaches are: (If you have any health conditions or use medications, be sure to check for contraindications before using the following herbs.) Licorice Digestive enzymes Hydrochloric acid Aloe vera Bladderwrack Marshmallow Slippery elm Hope you find this helpful, Michelle http://www.HolisticMenopause.com --- ********************************************* Peacefulmind.com Sponsors Alternative Answers- HEALING NATURALLY- Learn preventative and curative measure to take for many ailments at: http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments.htm __________ -To INVITE A FRIEND to our healing community, copy and paste this address in an email to them: http://health./subs_invite _________ To ADD A LINK, RESOURCE, OR WEBSITE to Alternative Answers please Go to: http://health./links ___________ Post message: Subscribe: - Un: - List owner: -owner _______ Shortcut URL to this page: http://health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Vanessa, How much and when do you take the organic apple cider vinegar for acid reflux? I wonder if the ACV would also work with the LPR. Blessings, Cynthia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 The very first thing to look at is excess of lack of acidity. Take a little bit of vinegar in water after a meal and if you feel better most likely you may need acid. If that is the case get Beatine hydrochloride and star with one pill and adjust every two or three days until you get the correct amount. If vinegar worsens the situation most likely yoy suffer from excess acidity. Check your stress level. You can take a little bit of bicarbonate AS LONG as you do it immemdiately after the meal. You do not want ot neutralize the acid that gathers 20-30 minutes after the meals. The senod important thing is to take digestive enzimes if the reflux happnes right after the meal and pancreatic enzymens if it happens hours after the meals. again take as many as you need to quiet the reflux BUT be careful if yoy have an open stomach or duodenal ulcer. If you need to take acid and enzymes take the acid before the meals and the enzymes afterwards. Good luck Frank ND - pjb12345uk Sunday, October 26, 2008 4:44 PM Re: acid reflux ---just a thought wondering about your water intake --that is water ....... 2 litresa day ish or more and you may look into the principle of food combining and see if this has any effect too this is about taking proteins with carbs and veg at the same time can be very important soo look into it phill In , " jlbfitts " <jlbfitts wrote: > > I know that someone in this group can advise me on this. I would like > to get off of Nexium. I have been on it for a few years now. I'm > puzzled what causes the problems that I have. It doesn't seem to matter > what I eat, I always will get heartburn before the day is out. I have > had the test ran where they put you to sleep and use the camera to look > down my throat and was told nothing is wrong there. Just as long as I > take the Nexium all is good. Do I have too much acid? or not enough? > someone please explain this. I love this group. Always helpful info. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hello Vicky, Thanks for your kind and cogent reply. Sure it helped a lot. My best Lucia --- On Tue, 10/28/08, Vicky Moore <crystalwitch wrote: > Vicky Moore <crystalwitch > RE: acid reflux > > Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 12:01 PM > Hi Lucia, > > 'C diff' is the short name for a bacterium called > Clostridium difficile. It is present naturally in the gut of > around 3% of adults and 66% of children. > > > Hope this helps! > > Vicky > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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