I was
recently asked a question that highlighted a dangerous (and
potentially deadly) practice in the medical community (i.e. our
doctors).
A
woman wrote to me, completely confused over what she had been told about
gastritis, and didn't know where to turn.
The
advice she was given is always dangerous and it can even be deadly.
See
what Valerie writes:
Hi Sherry:
I read with great interest the
story about Doug R. who no longer needed Nexium for gastritis.
I've been on Prilosec for
gastritis for about 6 months. The doctor told me to pay no attention to
what I read on the internet about how bad Prilosec is - in fact he also
said I can stay on it indefinitely if I wish.
I had a gastroscopy and I was
told there was no sign of inflammation yet I still have bloating and
discomfort!
A naturopath reckons I have
Leaky Gut Syndrome too.
How can probiotics help
gastritis when the problem is in a different part of the system?
It's so confusing...
I'd love an answer. I don't
know who to believe or which way to turn!
Thanks guys.
Valerie
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SB: Valerie,
for your benefit and that of all my readers, I will gladly answer all of
your questions and most importantly, explain to you that Losec (Prilosec)
is anything BUT safe to stay on indefinitely.
Read
on.
The "safety" of
Losec (Prilosec)
It's
horrifying that Valerie's doctor told her to pay no attention to what she
reads on the internet about Losec (aka Prilosec). Talk about wanting to
make sure to have a patient for life by keeping her in the dark.
Here
is some information about Prilosec that came from the FDA. (I wonder if
that's reputable enough for the doc) Here also is some excerpts from the
package insert for Losec, directly from the mouth of Astra Zeneca, its
manufacturer:
"Prilosec is indicated
for short-term treatment (4-8 weeks) of active benign gastric ulcer in
adults."
"The efficacy of Prilosec
used for longer than 8 weeks in these patients has not been established. In
the rare instance of a patient not responding to 8 weeks of treatment, it
may be helpful to give up to an additional 4 weeks of treatment."
"Controlled studies do
not extend beyond 12 months."
I'll translate that for you:
Prilosec was designed to only
be used for 3 months, tops. We can't guarantee its effectiveness or safety
beyond that.
And:
We have NO freaking clue what
could happen to you if you're on it for more than a year -- good luck.
Don't forget the
"bonuses" docs get for prescribing
You
may find this disturbing or downright maddening, but many medical practices
participate in "quality improvement" programs with pharmaceutical
companies whereby the physicians' prescribing patterns are tracked and cash grants are awarded.
That
means the participating docs that write lots of little white slips get BIG
bonuses.
So...in
those instances, there's a great incentive for prescribing a drug and
telling the patient they must be on it for life.
This
isn't my opinion or hearsay, by the way -- this information comes directly
from many respected physicians who opt NOT to practice medicine that way.
This
is our health care system at work, folks.
Let's look at the
REAL scoop on Losec
Drugs
like Prilosec, Prevacid, Zantac, Protonix, Pepcid and of course the purple
pill, Nexium are all designed to "work" by stopping or reducing
acid production in your stomach.
The
makers contend that if your stomach can't produce as much acid, you have
less acid reflux, heartburn, nausea, pain, etc.
Uh,
not quite.
Doesn't
work that way.
You
see, what they're completely ignoring (on purpose) is the fact that your
stomach NEEDS acid digestive juices for two very important reasons:
1- To break down your foods,
specifically proteins
2- To kill dangerous bacteria and pathogens that you ingest
A
little more detail:
1- To break down your foods,
specifically proteins
This
isn't my opinion -- it's a biological fact. And if it doesn't have the
right amount of acid, your digestion comes to a screeching halt (more on
that below).
Now,
your stomach is smart. So when digestion slows or stops, it tries to get
things moving again by secreting more acid.
But
then it gets "shut down" by the drug and digestion stops again.
This
cycle can go on for 8 hours or more!
And
oh my, how you pay for it.
What
you end up with is a poorly digested, rotting, stinking food mass (which
causes gas, bloating and constipation) and LOTS of excess acid in your
stomach...which, of course, can slide up into your throat and make you a
fire-breathing dragon.
So
in other words, your symptoms continue or even get WORSE -- not better.
That's
why Valerie still has bloating and discomfort.
2- To kill dangerous
bacteria and pathogens that you ingest
The
hydrochloric acid in your stomach is a major line of defense against
dangerous bacteria and even carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) that
you ingest.
But
without the acid...those toxins are allowed into your intestinal tract.
From there they can get absorbed into your bloodstream, and heaven help you
after that.
So tell me now...do you think
it's SAFE to keep taking a pill INDEFINITELY that will shut down your
stomach's acid production???
Why probiotics are effective
AND safe
According
to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
infection causes most cases of gastritis (as well as ulcers).
Studies
have shown that the probiotic bacteria strains Lactobacillus acidophilus,
Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacteria lactis slow the growth of bacteria
such as H. pylori and sometimes even kill it.
Plus,
probiotics populate the intestinal tract where they help digest your foods,
fight off harmful pathogens and encourage regular, healthy bowel movements.
That
means no more pain and bloating!
They
also help make your gut wall stronger and less porous -- which means no
more Leaky Gut Syndrome, and the dangerous substances that you ingest are
confined to your intestines until they're passed with your feces, instead
of leaking into your bloodstream.
And
unlike chemical concoctions from the pharmaceutical companies, probiotics
are SAFE and natural. They are simply a dose of the same friendly bacteria
that naturally occur in your gut. So you're helping your body by
giving it a boost of the beneficial flora it NEEDS to have.
So
Valerie (and everyone else like her), if you're ready to go the safe and
natural route to fight ulcers, gastritis and other digestive problems (instead
of being Big Pharma's next guinea pig), I've got just the thing for
you...
Super Shield
multi-strain probiotic formula.
Super
Shield contains research-grade strains of B. lactis, L. acidophilus and L.
casei -- the 3 strains that have been shown to be effective for H. pylori.
Without
shutting off the acid in your stomach that you need!
Plus,
Super Shield's
10 other medical-grade strains each have their own specialty in terms of
the health benefits they provide.
Food is your antacid
medicine too!
Food
is by far THE most common cause of digestive issues--specifically eating
meals that are next-to-impossible for your system to break down and instead
create World War III in your gut.
If
you ever want hopes of being free of GI problems (and staying away from
digestive drugs) you MUST eat foods that digest well together.
When
you do this, your foods are broken down like they should be, your stomach
doesn't have to overproduce acid, and your intestines can "finish the
job" like they're supposed to.
What
that means is: No more feeling like a fire-breathing dragon and/or be
willing to give your right arm just to have a BM.
The
good news is that eating for great health and optimal digestion is simple
and VERY tasty.
All it takes is following
my advice in the Great Taste No Pain health system.
The
Great Taste No Pain
manuals spell out why it's so important to avoid certain meal
combinations because they tax your stomach and intestines. It's logical,
based on simple chemistry and will make perfect sense to you.
Then
GTNP goes on to
show you what GOOD meal combinations are, gives you suggestions for meal
planning, and even gives you a dining out card to carry with you everywhere
so all your meals will be pain-free!
Now,
if you're gluten-challenged, don't worry--I've got you covered. Great Taste No Gluten is
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Don't
spend one more minute thinking there are no other answers for you besides
drugs.
When
you take the safe and natural route, your body says thank you...
...and
you feel a WHOLE lot better.
Learn more about
Super Shield and all the ways it can help you here.
To
your health,
Sherry
Brescia
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PPS: Lolly's off Nexium and
feeling great!
Sherry:
I received your wonderful Great Taste No Pain books as a gift from my daughter
in law. It was my lucky day, but I didn't know it at the time.
I have been on Nexium off and
on, (mostly on) for about 30 years. It worked OK but I would occasionally
have bad experiences that would last for a few days and then go away.
Recently my prescription
service said I would have to have my doctor redo my prescription and I
couldn't get any more Nexium. I began over the counter drugs that didn't
work. I was bloated, had terrible heartburn and a lot of other problems.
I had your books sitting there
for two months, so I thought why not try them.
I did try your system and it's
like a miracle! I am 65 and for the first time I feel absolutely wonderful.
I feel like I have found the fountain of youth!
I eat and follow your rules--and
have no heartburn, no pain, no upset whatsoever. I take your little cheat
sheet with me everywhere.
It works, it simply works, no
pain, just a normal life!
What is wrong with our
doctors? Not one (and I have been to SEVERAL) even suggested anything other
than take a pill!
Makes you wonder what else can
be fixed this easily. Yes, your system is so easy once you realize what it
tells you to do. I check with your books every day--they are my friends
that help me live a normal life.
Thank you for sharing this--I
even downloaded your books into my computer and i pad!
More people need to know this
works! Thanks so much--you saved my life!
Lolly
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