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Hi John
I love a good comedy and one of my favorite comedy movies of all time is "The Mask" with Jim Carrey.
If you haven't seen it, it's about how Carrey's mild-mannered, socially awkward character (Stanley Ipkiss) is transformed into a wacky, lovable, green-faced super-hero when he puts on a magic mask.
One of the funniest scenes is when Stanley swallows a bunch of lit dynamite that is about to blow Cameron Diaz's character into bits. After letting out a fiery burp, he exclaims, "That's a spicy meatball!"
But many people are living a reality of a stomach on fire that's NOT so funny.
They feel like a fire-breathing dragon no matter what they eat, and find themselves grasping for antacids and sleeping propped up on pillows on a regular basis.
This "stomach on fire" is called gastritis.
Here's the scoop on this nasty fire-in-the-gut as well as ways you can help put out the flames if you've got it.
The fire down below
You typically don't hear that much about gastritis--it's not as "popular" as acid reflux or GERD but that doesn't mean that a lot of people aren't suffering.
Simply put, gastritis is inflammation in the lining of your stomach.
It can be temporary and last just a short time (known as acute gastritis) or become more gnawing and long-term in nature (aka chronic gastritis).
People who have gastritis can experience a number of symptoms that include:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting after eating
- Abdominal pain or cramping
- Black stools
- Vomiting of blood
- Vomiting coffee ground-like material
I'm not a rock...I'm not an island
Gastritis is not truly a "stand alone" condition--instead the painful inflammation is typically caused by a variety of culprits that can include:
- Long-term use of medications like aspirin,
ibuprofen or naproxen
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- H. Pylori infection (the same bacteria that
causes ulcers)
- Autoimmune diseases
- Backflow of bile into the stomach (bile
reflux)
- Extreme, chronic stress
- Viral infection
- Trauma or injury
- A severe, sudden illness such as major
surgery or kidney failure
Since gastritis is an inflamed stomach, the typical treatment suggestion for it is...you guessed it...acid reducers.
Stomach acid is a very popular scapegoat and is commonly seen as a "bad guy" when people have GI problems like acid reflux, GERD and gastritis, but nothing could be farther from the truth!
On the contrary, you NEED stomach acid for these 2 VERY important reasons:
- To break down your foods, specifically proteins
- To kill dangerous bacteria and pathogens
that you ingest
1- The break down
You MUST have acid to properly break down your foods, especially proteins.
This isn't my opinion -- it's a biological fact. And if your stomach doesn't have enough of it because you've taken acid reducers, your digestion can S-L-O-W way down or even stop.
Now, your stomach is smart. When it senses this is happening, it tries to get things moving again by doing what it does best--secreting more acid.
But then it gets "shut down" by the drug and digestion gets interrupted again.
This cycle can go on and on for 8 hours or more!
And the end result is a poorly digested, rotting food mass (which can lead to gas, bloating and constipation as it moves through your intestines) 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.
2- Armed guard
The hydrochloric acid in your stomach is your front line of defense against dangerous toxins, bacteria and even carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) that you ingest with your food or from the environment.
But when your stomach acid is suppressed or neutralized by acid reducers, it can’t do its important job of protecting you.
So those toxins have a wide open door into your intestinal tract!
From there they can get absorbed into your bloodstream, and heaven help you after that. Any area of your body is fair game to suffer, because your blood vessels go everywhere.
Safer, better answers
Instead of disabling your stomach acid, a far safer and more effective approach to ease the inflammation of gastritis involves these three things:
1) Pull it up by the roots
With gastritis it's vital to look at the root cause behind it and then do whatever you can to alleviate it.
For example, if you're under a lot of stress, take advantage of de-stressing measures.
Exercise, meditation, counseling, prayer, yoga, deep breathing, taking up a hobby or adopting a pet have all been shown to be helpful.
If you hit the booze too much...it's time to cut back or quit altogether. Get help if you need it and feel you can't do it on your own.
And if you're taking anti-inflammatories or pain relievers on a regular basis, it's time to talk to your doctor about alternatives.
One safe, effective and proven answer has been to take
advantage of Nature's anti-inflammatory--Omega-3 essential fatty acids.These are abundant in fatty fish, but if you're not a fish fan or are concerned with contamination, many people have gotten great results with a quality fish oil supplement.
Like VitalMega-3.
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/vitalmega3.asp
VitalMega-3 is a top-notch fish oil formula that delivers a full 1,000 mg. of the recommended EPA and DHA essential fatty acids (600 mg. EPA and 400 mg. DHA—the ideal 3:2 ratio) in every daily 2-capsule serving.
Plus VitalMega-3 goes through a rigorous purification process to remove dangerous substances like mercury and PCB's.
2) Attack H. pylori
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a leading cause 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.
They also help make your gut wall stronger and
less porous. This can lessen your chances of Leaky Gut Syndrome, and
help keep any dangerous substances that you ingest confined to your intestines
until they're "escorted out" with your feces, instead of seeping into
your bloodstream.Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula can be your ticket to fighting H. pylori and gastritis.
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/pross.asp
Super Shield contains top-quality 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 so desperately need!
Plus, Super Shield's 10 other powerhouse strains each have their own specialty in terms of the health benefits they provide.
3) Make your stomach's job easier
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 down below.
If you ever want hopes of feeling good in the gut (and staying away from acid reducers) it’s crucial that you eat foods that digest easier together.
When you do this, your foods have a better chance to be broken down like they should be, your stomach likely won’t have to overproduce acid, and your intestines can better "finish the job" like they're supposed to.
What that means is: Your
days of feeling like a fire-breathing dragon and/or being willing to give your
right arm just to have a normal BM can soon come to an end! The good news is that eating for great health and optimal digestion is simple and VERY tasty.
All it takes is following the simple guidelines in the Great Taste No Pain health system.
- http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp
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 so much. 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 and gives you suggestions for meal planning around all your favorite foods, so you can help encourage easier digestion day in and day out!
Now, if you're
gluten-challenged, don't worry--I've got you covered too. Great Taste
No Gluten is for you instead:- http://www.greattastenogluten.com/great.asp
Don't let gastritis make any more of your days miserable!
Especially when there are SO many easy, natural ways you can help that cost WAAAY less than any acid reducer and are FAR safer.
Put the power of natural healing to work against YOUR gastritis and see what a huge difference it can make for you.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
I just wanted to write a note to say "Thank you so very much." I have diverticulosis, gastritis, and IC. In the past, I suffered so much with these conditions. I want everyone to know how well your Great Taste No Pain eating plan is.
Just this past week, I was scheduled to see my gastroenterologist. I was going to cancel. I really felt that well from both the eating plan and your Super Shield probiotic. I have been taking them for over a year.
I have also tried the Digestizol enzymes. I am a huge fan of all of your products.
I went to the appointment anyway, but only to tell them about you and your products. It is an hour and half drive to the office...each way! But, I felt it was SO important to attempt to let others know how much you and your products have helped me.
Thank you also for your daily newsletters. They really reinforce "good behavior" in nutrition
Best Wishes Always,
Melanie
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