Recently there has been a common, repeating theme in the
questions people have been asking me about acid reflux.

In addition to being instructed that they must take purple pills for LIFE, it seems that people are also being told that something horrible will happen to them (like developing cancer) if they dare to stop taking acid reducing medicines.

Understandably, this is scaring the bejeezus out of a lot of people!

Here's an example of this in action:

Hi Sherry,

I would like your take on what my brother-in-law's doctor said.

Don has been on a prescription for acid reflux for around 5 years. It took care of whatever problem he was having and he has been fine.

So, my sister (who is a nurse) went with him to his recent appointment and they asked the doctor if he could stop the prescription because he has been without problems.

The doctor said no. It was his experience that going off the medication may cause cancer.

Have you heard of anything like this?

Judy O.

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Judy, I'm glad you wrote to me. I can see exactly what's going on here and will explain it for you and all of my readers below:

It's a disguise

First of all, the medication did not "take care of Don's problem."

It disguised it. Two different things.

Acid reducing medicines "work" by either neutralizing the acid in your stomach (traditional antacids), blocking the signal to your stomach to secrete acid (H2 blockers) or shutting down the pumps in the acid-secreting cells of the stomach (proton pump inhibitors).

But the problem is, those acid digestive enzymes are NEEDED to properly digest proteins. So when the stomach secretes acid when you eat meat, cheese or other protein, it's doing its job and should not be interfered with.

But that's exactly what the drugs do -- they all stop the stomach from doing what it must do to properly break down your food. And the drugs always "over-do" it, neutralizing too much acid.

What happens then?

Digestion is halted...

...which leads to trouble further down below too...

Bloating, gas, constipation and/or diarrhea and PAIN.

Check Don's prescription literature -- in the teeny, tiny print those symptoms are most certainly listed as side effects of the medication and now you know why.

Stomach acid also destroys potentially dangerous bacteria you may take in with your food--so anyone taking acid reflux drugs is far more susceptible to food poisoning and food-borne illnesses.

Plus, inadequate digestion causes decreased nutrient absorption -- which can eventually lead to low energy, nutrient deficiencies and conditions like osteoporosis.

That's why proton pump inhibitors have been linked to an increased risk of hip fracture.

Makes sense now, doesn't it?

5 years makes him a guinea pig

Judy didn't mention which medication Don was on, but we can use Nexium, the most prescribed reflux drug, as an example.

Did you know that Nexium is only meant to be taken for 4-8 weeks tops? Maximum.

That's correct.

That's not my opinion -- it comes directly from Nexium's own "Highlights of Prescribing Medication" literature.

Controlled studies of Nexium don't even extend beyond 6 MONTHS.

So if you've been taking it longer than that, you're a human guinea pig.

And it boggles my mind that doctors like Don's have no problem in writing those scripts over and over for YEARS.

Why you're told the drugs "cannot stop"

Now, the reason Don's doc doesn't want him to stop the drugs is threefold:

1) That is all he knows to recommend

When your training is centered on drugs and surgery, (and those slick, shiny pharmaceutical reps make sure you're up on the latest drugs), that's all you can offer.

Just like you can't expect a cat to bark -- all it knows how to do is meow and that's what you're going to get.

2) Success = revenue

Don's doctor likely considers his treatment of the acid reflux to be a "success." After all, Don's symptoms have been alleviated, right?

Never mind that the root cause of the acid reflux has never been addressed (more on that below).

And let's be honest -- medicine is a business. It's nice that this "successful" treatment keeps Don coming back for office visits and renewed prescriptions, because that means revenue. Plain and simple.

Now before some of you get angry with me for these statements, hear this: I am NOT talking about ALL doctors. There are many that are in business to truly help others and seek out alternative methods and answers. But sadly, that does not describe all doctors.

3) Barrett's esophagus

The cancer Don's doctor had in mind was probably Barrett's esophagus.

Barrett's esophagus is a condition where the type of cells lining your lower esophagus change, becoming more like the inside of your intestines instead

This is most often the result of repeated exposure to stomach acid -- in other words, acid reflux.

It can be especially dangerous because people with Barrett's esophagus have an increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma -- the most rapidly increasing cancer in the United States.

So...the doctor is reasoning that keeping Don on acid reducing medication will reduce his likelihood of developing Barrett's.

But what he isn't acknowledging is that if you eliminate acid reflux at its root cause, there is no concern for Barrett's esophagus (AND no need for acid reducers) to begin with.

What Don HASN'T been told

Here is the vital information Don and all acid reflux sufferers MUST have.

It will make the difference between living life as a slave to acid reducers or completely eliminating acid reflux at its source.

Contrary to what we're being marketed, acid reflux is not a disease.

It's the direct, almost immediate result of foods and food combinations that cause your stomach to overproduce acid enzymes, which, for a variety of reasons, flows up into your esophagus, creating a burning sensation.

Here's the scoop. To know what's really going on, you need to understand...

The importance of pH and alkalinity

You see, your body was designed to work perfectly when you maintain the right chemical balance -- that is, having a blood pH that's slightly alkaline at about 7.365.

But certain foods and food combinations throw this balance out of whack and instead lead to a harmful chemical condition in your body -- acidity.

A state of acidity is nothing more than creation of acid wastes (from your digestion of foods and cell metabolism) in amounts greater than what your body can eliminate.

It's like a sinking boat. If there's a small leak in your boat you might be able to bail the water and stay afloat. If water comes in faster than you can bail it out, you sink.

And the problems don't stop with your stomach. When your body is in a state of high acidity, NONE your organs work like they should. Aches and pains pop up. You get sick too often, and have no energy in the middle of your days.

Now -- what acid reflux REALLY is

Acid reflux is nothing more than your stomach telling you it can't efficiently break down what you've eaten. So it repeatedly secretes digestive enzymes trying to accomplish its task, but it's fighting a losing battle.

So what happens?

Your stomach contents (partially digested food and digestive enzymes) push up into the esophagus and you get the familiar fire in your chest, acidy burps and burning throat.

This is NOT a disease -- it's your body blatantly telling you it can't handle what you just put in it. And it's begging you to change your diet and eat foods that will help restore your chemical balance!

If you use reflux as a wake-up call to make a change in your eating habits, your life will change amazingly fast.

When you stop doing what creates acid reflux to begin with, you alleviate your symptoms naturally -- without the need for dangerous, expensive, osteoporosis-causing drugs.

Attack acid reflux at its root cause

I can show you exactly what to do. Hour by hour, step by step, bite by delicious bite.

In the Great Taste No Pain system, it's all there...

It's not rocket science. It's sound advice based on the chemistry and biology of how your body digests food. And get this -- it was originally incepted by a doctor who successfully treated himself and thousands of his patients this way!

The greatest thing is that you will be out of pain while still eating the most delicious food. The only difference will be that now your food will be your healer instead of the cause of your pain and illness.

Restore your body's alkaline pH and you'll see what it's like to experience what can seem like a "miracle" from within.

Get Great Taste No Pain now, follow it and see how great YOU can feel.

Boost those natural enzymes too

People who have taken acid reducers for a long time are very likely low in digestive enzymes.

You see, when your body has to repeatedly secrete acid over and over (like I described above) you end up using WAAAY more enzymes than Nature intended you to. And eventually you can end up with a deficiency.

But an enzyme supplement like Digestizol Max can pinch-hit where your body may need some help. And when you cook your food or when you eat anything from a box, bag, can or bottle, you need the help.

Digestizol Max's plant-derived enzyme blend can help your body break down all kinds of foods -- proteins, carbs, fats, fiber -- you name it. It can help ensure your digestion is accomplished efficiently and completely.

And that means bye-bye acidy throat!

Learn more about Digestizol Max and how it works here.

If you have acid reflux, don't think you're plagued with a "disease" or that purple pills are your life sentence.

See what a difference tweaking your diet and enzyme supplementation can make for you.

Then write and tell me your success story. I'll be waiting to hear from you.

To your health,

Sherry Brescia

PS: Karen says it's like magic:

Sherry:

I am 70 years old and was diagnosed with diverticulosis about 30 years ago. Diverticulitis severe enough to require antibiotics did not occur until four years ago. Although clearly in retrospect I was frequently in distress and suffering both with diverticulosis flare ups and acid reflux for many years.

I had been taking Pepcid and Zantac and Tums for years both prophylactically and to relieve distress. For years I have gone to bed worried about an attack of acid reflux. I have slept for years elevating my upper body as recommended to stave off the dreaded acid reflux.

About four years ago I had a severe attack of diverticulitis. I was not hospitalized but I was on a course of two strong antibiotics for nine days. It worked. I didn't have a severe attack again until July of this year. But let me be clear I was frequently struggling with constipation, bloating, gas, and general discomfort.

After my last attack in July my internist ordered a CAT Scan. It showed that I had diverticuli throughout the left and lower part of my colon and bowel. I then had a colonoscopy upon my doctor's recommendation and was diagnosed with severe diverticulosis. The doctor who performed the colonoscopy suggested that should I have another attack I should consider surgery.

Then, in search of all I could find about my condition, I discovered GreatTasteNoPain about two or three weeks ago. I am so grateful. I have been adhering to the food combining principles for about a week and it is really true that after the first day I was indeed pain-free...it is like magic!!!!

Not only do I continue to be pain-free but I notice that I have tons more energy. I have lost a couple of pounds too, but that is not really a goal that I have. I am just truly amazed at the results....just amazed.

My bowel functioning has been perfect. I have no pain and I experience no need to strain...and as to the acid reflux, it has disappeared as well. I have not had an antacid since day one!

I am so grateful to have discovered you and Great Taste No Pain.

Thanks so much Sherry.

Karen M.

p.s. I started taking the Super Shield probiotic and Digestizol Max too. And I bought PH strips on line and my PH is already alkaline at 7.25!

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