GERD/Heartburn/Ulcers- Relief is here!
Heartburn, GERD, and Ulcers result from poor lifestyle habits and are almost always
PREVENTABLE and REVERSIBLE.
Why do we NEED Stomach Acid?
HCl (stomach acid) assists in protein digestion, protects against orally ingested
diseases (bacteria and parasites), and helps prevent bacterial and fungal
overgrowth in the small intestine.
HCl stimulates bicarbonate and bile secretion which protects against heartburn.
Bicarbonate acts to neutralize the acid before it reaches the intestines, thus
preventing ulcers of the intestines (this is good!).
HCl is needed for breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients such as minerals, B-
vitamins, and many others. Without enough stomach acid you will become vitamin and
mineral deficient.
When HCl is sufficient enough to drop the pH below 2.5 (highly acidic), mucus is
produced in the stomach lining to protect the stomach from ulcers (again, this is
good!).
What Happens when Stomach Acid is Low?
When HCl (stomach acid) is low or suppressed by antacids all of the important benefits
listed above are reduced. Nutrient deficiencies, ulcers and GERD are likely to develop.
Symptoms of low stomach acid include bloating after eating, indigestion, belching,
burping, flatulence, prolonged fullness, bad breath, partial loss of taste or smell (due to
Zinc deficiency), difficult bowel movements, difficulty swallowing, unintentional weight
loss, history of anemia, sores in corner of mouth, smooth tongue, and spoon shaped
nails.
Conditions associated with low stomach acid include Ulcers, GERD, Gastritis,
Hepatitis, Hypertension, Lupus Erythematosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Osteoporosis,
Psoriasis, Rosacea, Sjogren’s disease, Thyrotoxicosis, Ulcerative Colitis, Urticaria, and
Vitiligo.
Side effects of Tagamet (Cimetidine) and Pepcid (Famotidine) include headache,
male breast development, agitation, anxiety, confusion, depression, disorientation, and
hallucinations.
Side effects of proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec (Omeprazole) Prevacid, and
Nexium also include small intestine bacterial overgrowth of both oral and fecal type
bacteria which may result in further gut dysfunction. Users of these drugs face double
the risk of developing pneumonia compared with non-users.
A study at the University of California showed that peptic ulcers treated with 1 liter/day
of cabbage juice cured 100% of the patients in the study with no recurrence! Fresh
ginger juice in large amounts of has also been shown to cure ulcers.
Natural cures are available.
What can be done?
1) Ask yourself “WHY AM I TAKING ANTACIDS?”- They might be killing you! Work
with Dr. Webster. He will be able to provide you with a plan to fit your needs with
regards to lifestyle changes such as diet, supplementation, exercise, etc.
2) Eat something bitter before meals to stimulate stomach acid production. Good
choices include lemons, limes, kale, a couple ounces of apple cider vinegar, or
supplements such as Digest from MediHerb. This works well for ulcers, heartburn, and
GERD and is especially crucial for patients who have developed Barret’s esophagus
which is a pre-cancerous condition of the throat caused by chronic GERD.
3) NEVER OVER EAT. When the stomach is full, it has no room to churn and digest the
food inside it. Excess food also dilutes stomach acid. Remember, a healthy digestive
system requires high amounts of stomach acid for proper digestion so you don’t want to
dilute it. The food will eventually ferment in the stomach which causes organic acids
(not stomach acid) to “blow up” into the esophagus, causing GERD. High HCl would
have quickly and properly dissolved the food and stopped this process from occurring.
4) RELAX WHILE YOU EAT. Stress halts the digestive process. Digestion is important
but unfortunately it is not high on the priority list when it comes to your nervous system.
Your brain would rather protect you from a tiger attack or some other dangerous
situation than waste energy on digestion. Try to relax during and after your meals. If
you are relaxed, you will be able to devote enough energy and blood supply to the gut
to properly digest and absorb your food. Don’t eat and drive!
5) CHEW YOUR FOOD! Really, chew it up well. This helps in two ways; 1st, chewing
stimulates your brain to send a signal to your stomach saying "It's time to eat. Make
some acid." And we now know how important stomach acid is. 2nd, by chewing more,
your food is much easier for your stomach to digest.
6) AVOID ICE WATER WITH MEALS. Excess water, especially cold water, will dilute
your stomach acid. Only drink enough water with your meals to prevent yourself from
choking. Drink plenty of water between meals to maintain proper hydration.
6) Iodine is required to make stomach acid so an Iodine deficiency could result in
indigestion. Click here to read more about Iodine as it relates to thyroid, indigestion and
cancers.
7) Utilize pharmaceutical grade supplements in an appropriate manner. There are
products that can sooth a burning ulcer, provide HCl, stimulate natural stomach acid
production, and improve overall digestion. Everyone is different so everyone requires a
unique supplementation plan.
Call Dr. Webster to customize and monitor your health plan.
972-735-0707
Heartburn, GERD, and Ulcers result from poor lifestyle habits and are almost always
PREVENTABLE and REVERSIBLE.
Why do we NEED Stomach Acid?
HCl (stomach acid) assists in protein digestion, protects against orally ingested
diseases (bacteria and parasites), and helps prevent bacterial and fungal
overgrowth in the small intestine.
HCl stimulates bicarbonate and bile secretion which protects against heartburn.
Bicarbonate acts to neutralize the acid before it reaches the intestines, thus
preventing ulcers of the intestines (this is good!).
HCl is needed for breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients such as minerals, B-
vitamins, and many others. Without enough stomach acid you will become vitamin and
mineral deficient.
When HCl is sufficient enough to drop the pH below 2.5 (highly acidic), mucus is
produced in the stomach lining to protect the stomach from ulcers (again, this is
good!).
What Happens when Stomach Acid is Low?
When HCl (stomach acid) is low or suppressed by antacids all of the important benefits
listed above are reduced. Nutrient deficiencies, ulcers and GERD are likely to develop.
Symptoms of low stomach acid include bloating after eating, indigestion, belching,
burping, flatulence, prolonged fullness, bad breath, partial loss of taste or smell (due to
Zinc deficiency), difficult bowel movements, difficulty swallowing, unintentional weight
loss, history of anemia, sores in corner of mouth, smooth tongue, and spoon shaped
nails.
Conditions associated with low stomach acid include Ulcers, GERD, Gastritis,
Hepatitis, Hypertension, Lupus Erythematosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Osteoporosis,
Psoriasis, Rosacea, Sjogren’s disease, Thyrotoxicosis, Ulcerative Colitis, Urticaria, and
Vitiligo.
Side effects of Tagamet (Cimetidine) and Pepcid (Famotidine) include headache,
male breast development, agitation, anxiety, confusion, depression, disorientation, and
hallucinations.
Side effects of proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec (Omeprazole) Prevacid, and
Nexium also include small intestine bacterial overgrowth of both oral and fecal type
bacteria which may result in further gut dysfunction. Users of these drugs face double
the risk of developing pneumonia compared with non-users.
A study at the University of California showed that peptic ulcers treated with 1 liter/day
of cabbage juice cured 100% of the patients in the study with no recurrence! Fresh
ginger juice in large amounts of has also been shown to cure ulcers.
Natural cures are available.
What can be done?
1) Ask yourself “WHY AM I TAKING ANTACIDS?”- They might be killing you! Work
with Dr. Webster. He will be able to provide you with a plan to fit your needs with
regards to lifestyle changes such as diet, supplementation, exercise, etc.
2) Eat something bitter before meals to stimulate stomach acid production. Good
choices include lemons, limes, kale, a couple ounces of apple cider vinegar, or
supplements such as Digest from MediHerb. This works well for ulcers, heartburn, and
GERD and is especially crucial for patients who have developed Barret’s esophagus
which is a pre-cancerous condition of the throat caused by chronic GERD.
3) NEVER OVER EAT. When the stomach is full, it has no room to churn and digest the
food inside it. Excess food also dilutes stomach acid. Remember, a healthy digestive
system requires high amounts of stomach acid for proper digestion so you don’t want to
dilute it. The food will eventually ferment in the stomach which causes organic acids
(not stomach acid) to “blow up” into the esophagus, causing GERD. High HCl would
have quickly and properly dissolved the food and stopped this process from occurring.
4) RELAX WHILE YOU EAT. Stress halts the digestive process. Digestion is important
but unfortunately it is not high on the priority list when it comes to your nervous system.
Your brain would rather protect you from a tiger attack or some other dangerous
situation than waste energy on digestion. Try to relax during and after your meals. If
you are relaxed, you will be able to devote enough energy and blood supply to the gut
to properly digest and absorb your food. Don’t eat and drive!
5) CHEW YOUR FOOD! Really, chew it up well. This helps in two ways; 1st, chewing
stimulates your brain to send a signal to your stomach saying "It's time to eat. Make
some acid." And we now know how important stomach acid is. 2nd, by chewing more,
your food is much easier for your stomach to digest.
6) AVOID ICE WATER WITH MEALS. Excess water, especially cold water, will dilute
your stomach acid. Only drink enough water with your meals to prevent yourself from
choking. Drink plenty of water between meals to maintain proper hydration.
6) Iodine is required to make stomach acid so an Iodine deficiency could result in
indigestion. Click here to read more about Iodine as it relates to thyroid, indigestion and
cancers.
7) Utilize pharmaceutical grade supplements in an appropriate manner. There are
products that can sooth a burning ulcer, provide HCl, stimulate natural stomach acid
production, and improve overall digestion. Everyone is different so everyone requires a
unique supplementation plan.
Call Dr. Webster to customize and monitor your health plan.
972-735-0707
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