Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz...Acid Reflux at it Again!

Imagine this... You're sitting with your family, pleasantly full from another amazing dinner. Just as junior starts to talk about his day you feel something all too familiar - the uncomfortable bloating, painful heartburn and the acidic burping! You knew this would come, although you hoped that it wouldn't. Your Acid Reflux is flaring up again! Before you literally regurgitate, you rush off to the bathroom, desperate to find your over-the-counter savior.

Take your pick, there's Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole and Omeprazole all shoved in your medicine cabinet. You chose one, ingest it, and begin waiting, all the while your family sits in an air of confusion as to why you had to run off so suddenly! Acid Reflux (interchangeably GERD) is an inconvenient and painful condition that can develop into a disease with symptoms such as regurgitation, vomiting and bleeding. Acid Reflux can also lead to multiple other health problems such as Esophagitis, Strictures and Esophageal Cancer.

Up To 30% of the U.S. population has GERD, according to a review from 2014. GERD is not just unpleasant, it is a serious condition that can result in hospitalization due to it's symptoms (Pain in chest, Problems Swallowing, Respiratory problems, etc.). For example, Hospitalizations for GERD have gone from 995 Thousand in 1998 to 3.14 MILLION in 2005 and 4.7 MILLION in 2010. This is INSANE! According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 1,653 deaths were a result of GERD. Do you suffer from frequent, severe Heartburn, Gas, Bloating and Indigestion that occurs at night and wakes you up from your slumber? This may be a sign of a more serious condition!

Don't get too comfortable!

Anyone of any age group or ethnicity can develop GERD! Affected by the following? You're more likely to experience it! You’re overweight or obese. You’re pregnant. You take certain medications, including antihistamines, painkillers, and antidepressants. You smoke or are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke.

The Problem with Prescriptions...DANGER! Stay Away from Drugs!

As you can see above, if you are plagued with Acid Reflux/GERD, it becomes a ritual to take over-the-counter & prescription drugs to ease symptoms, the most popular being Proton Pump Inhibitors. This is a disservice to these people who are already suffering, as PPIs have common side effects! Prepare yourself to deal with headaches, diarrhea, Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Flatulence, Fever, Vomiting, Nausea, Rashes and severe osteoporosis caused by these drugs.

As you can see, PPIs can exacerbate some of the symptoms of GERD, making you suffer MORE!

Don't let FOODS Trigger GERD. Stay away from:

•  Carbonated Beverages
•  Alcoholic Drinks
•  Fried Foods
•  Fatty Foods
•  Citrus
•  Chocolate
•  Coffee
•  Late Night Dinner of Protein

Prof. Dr. Paul Ling Tai’s Clinical Pearls

There is some confusion about the pathology of Acid Reflux. Although it is true that a weak lower esophageal sphincter does allow Stomach Acid to splash up into the lower esophagus, many physicians take the wrong approach by using PPIs to decrease the amount of acid that your stomach produces. This is WRONG! Although I understand the reasoning, this leaves you with less stomach acid to break down foods and causes you to absorb less nutrients from the foods you eat! Not to mention that partially digested foods will go on to cause further uncomfortable gas, bloating and indigestion.

So the conclusion is:

We need MORE Acid, Not Less like PPIs are designed to do! First, let's talk about some habits you can form that may help to reduce the instances of Acid Reflux! In addition to staying away from the foods listed above, I recommend only eating a small amount of protein at dinnertime as it takes 3 to 4 hours to digest fully!

It isn't well known, but humans actually do not need much meat to survive and get all of their nutritional needs. As time goes on we tend to overdo it, eating pounds of meat per day and bogging our bodies down with unnecessary amounts of protein that tire out our digestive tract! No, No, I'm not trying to make you go Vegetarian or Vegan - I want you to realize that you don't need more than 10-20% daily intake of meat in your life. That doesn't sound like enough for you? Well, many scientific studies actually agree with a very modest protein intake. To be more precise, 56 grams per day for the average sedentary man. 46 grams per day for the average sedentary woman. While this meager amount may provide you with just enough energy to get through the day, I believe it is FAR from an optimal protein level. Hence, my recommendation of 10-20% of meat per day. I Recommend filling in the remaining 90-80% of your plate with fresh greens, beans, and just a pinch of whole grain!

SPECIAL BONUS: Don't eat dinner past 6:00p.m. so that food is digested fully before you lay down to rest for the night. Another habit that may help is drinking less liquids with meals! Why? The liquids wash away enzymes and dilute your stomach acid leading to a flare up in Acid Reflux Symptoms. Only drink a modest amount of water and stay AWAY from Coffee, Soda and Citrus Juices.

ANOTHER HOT HEALTH TIP FROM DR. TAI: Try drinking two tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar at the end of your meals to help with Digestion! Lastly I want to bring to your attention that the long-term use of Proton Pump Inhibitors has been associated with not only Bone Loss, but Spontaneous Fractures. If you are male and think that you do not have to worry about Osteoporosis but suffer from Acid Reflux/GERD, you've got another thing coming!

Don't let Acid Reflux & GERD Get you down! Here is a powerful Protocol to fight against the terror that is Acid Reflux/GERD!

Prof. Dr. Paul Ling Tai's Acid Reflux & GERD Protocol: Ultra GERD

The proper balance of acid neutralization is most important to stop the acid Regurgitation. Special time tested ingredients scientifically prepared to STOP GERD & ACID REFLUX!

Ultra Digestion

Complete with wholesome enzymes for optimum digestion! Not only enzymes but the right kind to stop bloating and excess gas formation that makes you uncomfortable all night. No more do you have to feel like a pregnant blimp, members have reported that this feeling is COMPLETELY GONE! PURCHASE NOW

Ultra Reflux

Special bituminous powder that is highly porous. May help absorb all the toxicity from food, additional acids, bacteria, chemicals, virus & Candida Yeast. Directions: Mix 1/3 Teaspoon in 5oz of water and drink at the beginning of an onset of Acid Reflux. Drink 3 times daily or whenever needed. PURCHASE NOW

Biogenic pH

To neutralize excess acid. A natural powerful compound stops acid soup up the throat & burning the esophagus & causing enlargement, soreness and a hoarse voice. Directions: Add 10-15 drops in water and drink 3 times daily or as instructed by your health professional. MUST BE TAKEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. PURCHASE NOW

Ultra IBS

It may seem like an impossible task to cure the entire GI Tract from Inflammation and unnecessary surgery, however Ultra IBS may help to heal the stomach, intestines and colon. Directions:  Use 1/2 teaspoon 3x daily until improvement. Then use 1/4 teaspoon 3x daily until additional improvement.  For maintenance, use 1/4 teaspoon 2x daily. PURCHASE NOW

Prof. Dr. Tai's Pearl: I would start slow by using only Ultra Digestion! Take 3-4 tablets with water 1 hour after eating dinner. If your case is more severe, then you can add Biogenic pH just before laying your head down!

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