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As a result, food ferments, causing gas and bloating when
it is not properly digested. As gases rise and reach the esophagus,
they cause pain in the chest that some say feels like a heart
attack. Too much gas causes the valve that keeps the stomach
contents out of the esophagus to stretch. This spills acid
into the esophagus, causing the stinging sensation other wise
known as heartburn.
Taking an antacid medication may temporarily
ease the burning sensation since it reduces stomach acid.
When this is done, improper food digestion occurs, and then
ferments. Then the whole problem starts all over again. By
using antacids to control stomach acid, the stomach compensates
by providing more acid.
Below I have outlined common ingredients in
antacids and their effects on our body. Please read carefully
through them. It is amazing that, especially if taken in large
doses, antacids can be harmful to your health!
Aluminum
salts: These salts interfere with the absorption
of phosphates. This can lead to constipation, loss of appetite,
weakness, and bone damage. Aluminum salts can aggravate patients
with Alzheimer's disease, kidney disease, those who are dehydrated,
and those with certain bone disorders.
Calcium
salts: In excess, calcium sales can cause constipation,
urinary tract disorders, headaches, mood changes, muscles
weakness, and nausea.
Sodium
bicarbonate: This has a laxative effect. Sodium bicarbonate
can also affect blood pressure and cause swollen feet and
legs.
In addition, antacids can interfere with the
absorption of vitamins and medication, especially antibiotics.
Antacids that contain magnesium can be dangerous when given
to people who have a kidney disease. It can also be dangerous
for those who suffer from dehydration. I have read that antacids
block the vitamin B12…the most vital vitamin for the
human brain. Researchers believe that the lack of vitamin
B12 in the brain may be one cause of Alzheimer's disease.
If indeed you have osteoporosis or are at
risk, or if you are a child, you should never take antacids.
I am in the process of putting out 10 proven tips that will
reduce your heartburn within a very short period of time.
I too have suffered from years and years of agonizing heartburn
and it is my pleasure to share these secrets to you. Until
recently, I learned the truth about antacids and some proven
methods of curing heartburn.
Lets
face it, if you are going to settle for treating heartburn
instead of curing it, you'll be wasting your money! This method
of treatment will bring absolutely no long term effects and
a possibility of esophagus cancer could occur.
Yours in healthy living,
Colleen
Palati
colleen@healthyrevelations.com
9217 Douglas Fir Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Colleen
Palati
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