. . . acid blockers don’t merely shut off acid pumps in the stomach? Recent research warns that they also shut off production of acid inside the mitochondria every cell in our bodies! . . .
. . . The health of our mitochondria determine our overall health. Yet here we are blithely interfering with their cellular energy production and detoxification processes.
Sometimes our cells need more acid and sometimes the opposite. But you can be sure that no drug company knows (or cares) precisely what your mitochondria need to keep your cells happy and flourishing.
Each cell may have hundreds or even thousands of mitochondria. . . .
. . . Kidney disease is only one among many known health problems caused by acid blockers, including higher risks for
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Posted by aklnwlf (Member # 5960) on :
Very scary Keebs since I recently started taking an H1 and H2 blocker.
I gave myself the baking soda test a few months ago and never belched and my functional chiro ART tested me for Ges-Cid which has betaine in it.
I haven't been taking the betaine lately.
Sheesh.......
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- DGL, Marshmallow Root, Slippery Elm Bark, Ginger also very helpful. -
Posted by HW88 (Member # 48309) on :
I like slippery elm. It takes some getting use to, but makes a nice tea in the winter.
Posted by LisaK (Member # 41384) on :
ok so the natural alternatives don't do this ?
I like to take the de(whatever) licorice. it really seems to help me.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
None if the natural dtuff works for me. I need omeprazole. Dx with barrettes...pre cancerous...must stop reflux. Cant walk without ibu. Cant stop reflux without omep. I really feel like this is beginnibg of we nd. Validating cuz i figureed out and treat mito prob on my own....but still no good outcome. Kinda bummed
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT - Links set -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- lpkayak,
have you been assessed of h.Pylori ? -
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
Yes keeb. And ive tried to get off omep type drugs for 15 yrs. Really tried last 10 yrs since i knew how bad they were. When gi prescribed meds i asked about side effects and doc told me there were nobe
Posted by MichaelTampa (Member # 24868) on :
I have found taking HCl with meals helped with acid reflux following the meals, but I still had a problem hours later.
What I recently discovered is that taking probiotics more frequently has helped, 4-5 times per day, and making sure it is the right amount. I think somehow there is an infection like fungus causing the problem.
Just sharing in case that can help, kayak. We both have been dealing with living in too much mold. I have made some improvements at home, but still work in a bad place. The level of mold also matters quite a lot in the amount of reflux I get.
Posted by lookup (Member # 44574) on :
Ever try a slice of apple for reflux?
Posted by MichaelTampa (Member # 24868) on :
I tried that for a bit, and while I remember a day or two that felt like success, really it didn't do much for me.
Posted by LisaK (Member # 41384) on :
I did take the prilosec or whatever for about 2 weeks when I was at my worst with this issue, and it did help when nothing else seemed to , but hat was when I had so many many more and other worse sx , etc.
now that I have more ducks in a row with my issues I dont' need such a heavy duty blaster as that. my nurse friend always tells me to avoid taking them at all costs. I am glad other things help me now. hopefully other people can reach that ponit too.