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spend for antacid products to treat their

heartburn not only won’t help – they are

probably making the problem worse instead

of better!

Stomach Acid Is Not The EnemyWhile many manufacturers sell the public on

products that reduce stomach acid as a way

to treat heartburn, these products are not the

solution. Although they may – temporarily –

stop the pain of heartburn, interfering with the

body’s production of stomach acid not only

won’t help with heartburn problems in the

long term, you may find they cause a whole

new set of problems as well.

Here’s why:

Normally, when the contents of the stomach

are properly acidified, it signals the pyloric

valve at the lower end of the stomach to open,

allowing stomach contents to move into the

duodenum, the first section of the intestines,

where digestion continues and absorption of

nutrients begins.

However, if stomach acid levels are low, it

takes a lot longer for the stomach contents

to ferment, and that causes gas that presses

against the esophageal valve. Over time, the

valve weakens and the acidified contents of

the stomach spill back into the esophagus,

causing the pain of heartburn, and over time,

the potential complications of GERD.

Antacids Are Not The AnswerThe reason why antacids appear to work

is because as they neutralize stomach

acids, the pyloric valve opens too quicklyand allows the not fully-processed stomach

contents into the duodenum. Because the

stomach empties faster, there is less chance

of the contents escaping back up into the

esophagus. Plus, anything that does back

up is less acidic, and less irritating to the

esophagus. So why is this bad? There are

some important reasons:

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Usually, the first thing a person does to

top the pain of heartburn is reach for a couple

f antacids. It’s almost a trained response;

we’ve all seen the commercials on TV telling

s why stomach acid is bad, and the besthing to do is quell it as quickly and strongly

s possible.

But that’s actually a bad idea.

he fact is we need stomach acid. And,

or anyone suffering from heartburn or

astroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), there

re natural ingredients that can stop the burn

nd soothe the digestive system without

laying a trick on the way we’re supposed

o digest food. Fortunately, there is a great

ombination of botanical ingredients that stop

eartburn and GERD without compromising

our health. We’ll take a look at both in this

Terry Talks Nutrition® .

What Causes The Fire?While it isn’t life-threatening, the pain from

eartburn can be so severe that sometimes

eople mistake it for a heart attack. The “burn”

s caused by stomach acids overflowing from

he stomach into the esophagus. Usually, the

ne-way valve (the lower esophageal sphincter)

hat allows food to enter the stomach but

eeps the stomach contents from coming back

p opens when it shouldn’t, or doesn’t close

roperly. The digestive juices in the stomach

re very acidic, and when they touch the

nprotected lining of the esophagus it causes

he characteristic “burn” of heartburn.

Of course, heartburn is one thing, but GERD

s another, more serious condition. Whentomach acid repeatedly washes up into

he delicate structures of the esophagus it

auses real damage over time, damaging the

mucosal lining – possibly leading to ulcers.

eople with GERD may have other symptoms

s well, including coughing, wheezing and

egurgitation of food. And unfortunately,

he billion dollars a year that Americans

• Proteins that were supposed to be br

down in the stomach are now in

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Treat Heartburn and GERD Naturally

HEARTBURN

To your good health,Terry... Naturally

TERRY’S BOTTOM LINE:

There are many conventional over-

the-counter and prescription options

for fighting heartburn and GERD

(gastroesophageal reflux disease),

but they actually do more harm than

good. The fact is, we need stomach acid, and pulling it out of the picture

creates further problems down

the road.

Fortunately, there is a combination

of botanical ingredients that fights

heartburn naturally and safely, but

doesn’t interfere with your normal

digestion. Together, d-limonene and

sea buckthorn berry and seed oil wi

• Stop the fire of heartburn pain –

FAST!• Protect the stomach, esophagus,

and intestinal lining

• Provide long-lasting relief

• Prevent heartburn and GERD

from recurring

Here is the formula I suggest:

Proprietary Complex 600 mgD-Limonene, Sea Buckthorn ( Hippophae

rhamnoides L.) Oil rich in Omega-7 phytostero

tocopherols, tocotrienols and carotenoids; owith a standardized ratio of Sea Buckthornberry and seed oil, each extracted bysupercritical CO

2 extraction technology

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Treat Heartburn and GERD NaturallyKeep in mind that omega-7 is found only i

pulp of the sea buckthorn berry. Oil from

seed alone has no omega-7. And that is

the best sea buckthorn supplement incl

both seed and pulp oil for the full benefi

the plant.

Additionally, look for a product that

an environmentally-friendly, solvent

supercritical CO2 extraction technology. Y

know you’re getting the same type of

buckthorn oil that has been clinically teste

Additional Things to Remember

About Heartburn and GERD.Of course, if you have problems with recu

heartburn or suspect that you have GERD, t

are other lifestyle choices you must consid

you smoke, stop. The benefits will far ex

simply stopping your heartburn, and you’

healthier and feel better overall. Avoid t

deep-fried foods that can upset the stom

and cause inflammation throughout the b

And, consider eating smaller, more freq

whole food meals to avoid filling up all at o

By taking a different route and avoiding

stopping OTC and prescription medicines, b

smart about your diet and habits, and uhigh-quality D-limonene and sea buckt

ingredients, you’ll give your body a chanc

heal itself naturally. It’s a solution that si

makes good sense.


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intestines, and could actually act as an

allergen.

Protein not being broken down properly

means that calcium and iron aren’t being

absorbed properly either.

Harmful bacteria that could have been

neutralized by stomach acids now have a

“free pass” into the intestines, where they

could do much more harm.

ortunately, there are ingredients that help

elieve and prevent heartburn naturally.

Natural Ingredients Work

With Your Body

One of the best ingredients to fight heartburnnd GERD naturally is D-limonene. This

linically tested component of citrus oil is found

n oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes.

Although citrus fruits are typically associated

with causing heartburn, d-limonene has been

hown to help stop it.

n one study, 19 adults with a history (at least

years) of mild to moderate symptoms of

eartburn or GERD were asked to discontinue

heir OTC or prescription medications andake d-limonene instead. Initially, many of the

articipants rated their pain on a scale of 1

o 10, (1 meaning pain free, and 10 equaling

evere pain) at 5 or greater. By the second

day of taking d-limonene, 32 percent of the

articipants experienced symptom relief, rating

t 1 or 2. After 14 days, 89 percent of the

articipants were symptom free!

n a double-blind, placebo-controlled study,

3 participants followed the same symptom

everity scale, and by the fourth day, 29

ercent in the d-limonene group experienced

ignificant relief (a 1 to 2 rating), versus zero

n the placebo group. By day 14, 86 percent of

he d-limonene group reported complete relief.

he exact reasons for d-limonene’s success are

till being investigated. It appears that it coats

nd protects the stomach walls and mucosa

from the potential damage of stomach acid

(without interfering with acid production), and

supports healthy peristalsis – the muscle action

of the intestines that moves food through the

digestive system.

Sea buckthorn ( Hippophae rhamnoides),

another important botanical ingredient for

heartburn and GERD, works in a different way.

It has a protective effect on the stomach and

actually helps prevent and heal gastric ulcers. It

also soothes the mucosa in the digestive tract.

Sea buckthorn may not sound familiar to many,

but this plant – naturally grown in Europe and

Asia – has a thousand-year history in Tibetan

and Mongolian medicine. The berry is so rich in

benefits it has been called a “nutrient bomb”!

Not only does sea buckthorn include

flavonoids, water and fat-soluble vitamins

and helpful plant lipids, it also contains fatty

acids, including Omega 3, 6, 7, and 9. This

amazing blend helps support the skin, urinary

tract organs and tissue, and gastric mucous

membranes in the mouth, stomach and

intestines. Mucous membranes are the first

line of defense for the digestive system, and

as a result, they’re often the first tissues to be

affected when things begin to go wrong.

Oils from the pulp and seeds of sea buckthorn

showed protective and curative effects on

four experimental models of gastric ulcers.

Interestingly, it doesn’t seem that the fatty

acid composition – so important for tissue

health on the inside and outside of the body

– is the sole reason for its anti-ulcer effects:

the other nutrients, including beta-carotene,

alpha-tocopherol, and beta-sitosterone, may

be contributing just as much to the protection

and healing.

When you look for these ingredients, make

sure the sea buckthorn extract you find is rich

in phytosterols, tocopherols and carotenoids,

just like the material used in the studies.

The oil should also be extracted in a specific

ratio of berry and seed oil, containing Omega

3, 6, 7 and 9.

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