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You can relieve acid reflux, heartburn and other gastric distress
Millions of Americans suffer with heartburn, acid reflux and other gastric ailments. Acid blocking drugs and the best selling drugstore remedies. The problem is that these drugs do not solve the problem. They provide relief from the symptoms but at a cost that includes side effects and nutrient deficiencies. Our bodies need stomach acid. Stomach acid provides very specific benefits and a deficiency of stomach acid contributes to other problems.
We need stomach acid to break down proteins. We need stomach acid to kill pathogens that enter through our mouths. We need stomach acid to digest certain minerals. Acid blocking drugs interfere with all of of these nutritional needs. In this interview and in her book, Martie examines the underlying causes of acid reflux. She discusses how acid blocking drugs work and how they can be damaging to long-term health. She also discusses the most important nutritional products for both short-term and long-term relief.
About Martie Whittekin
Martie Whittekin is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. She has been a valued member of the natural alternative health movement for over 25 years. She was instrumental in the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act in 1994 and served as the president of the Natural Nutritional Foods Association during that time. She is the author of the book Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet, Prilosec & Other Acid Blockers. She is the host of her own syndicated radio show RadioMartie.com
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