Stomach Health

7/26/2018

Protocol Workshop: Stomach Health

By: Heather Schofield, B.Sc., DHMHS Medical Education Director

Stomach Health

Mucous to protect stomach lining Pepsinogen and gastric lipase secretion for protein and fat digestion Normal HCl production for: - Pepsin activation from pepsinogen - Mineral chelation and absorption - Controls and kills bacteria - Iron absorption Intrinsic factor for B12 absorption

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Hazards of Low Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Signs and symptoms of low HCl:

- Heartburn, GERD, acid reflux - Burping after meals, indigestion - Gas and bloating - Hard time digesting meat and protein deficiencies, low pepsin, leading to protein fermentation or putrification - Constipation or diarrhea - Food sensitivities, allergies - Chronic intestinal infection, SIBO, H. pylori - Undigested food in stool - Fatigue – chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue - Mineral deficiencies (lack of chelation), leading to dry and brittle hair and nails, osteoporosis - Iron deficiency (lack of acid for absorption + poor meat digestion) - B12 deficiency due to low intrinsic factor

The Stomach

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Stomach Secretions

Hydrochloric Acid and Pepsinogen

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Baking Soda Test: Evaluate Stomach Acidity

Baking Soda Test to Evaluate Stomach Acidity

Preparation: You will need - 1 cup cold water, ¼ tsp baking soda, timer

This test should be performed in the morning on an empty stomach (before eating/drinking) for 5 days

Method 1. Dissolve ¼ tsp baking soda in 1 cup of cold water 2. Drink the solution and start the timer 3. Record the amount of time it takes until you first burp

Interpretation of Results Burp in less than 1 min: high stomach acidity Burp in less than 1-2 min: normal stomach acidity Burp between 2-5 mins: low-normal stomach acidity Burp after 5 mins: low stomach acidity, possible hypochlorhydria

Day Amount of Time Until First Burp 1 2 3 4 5

Importance of Acid-Base Balance for the Stomach

Acidic Terrain/Milieu Acidosis will result in ‘acid’ symptoms: heartburn, acid reflux, low or high HCl production

The goal of Acid-Base balance with regards to stomach health is to supply the raw materials (bicarb) to bind to H+ (which are in excess) and rebalance normal HCl production An acidic terrain is prone to: - Inflammation / reactions (allergies) / toxicity - potential for chronic degenerative conditions

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How to Re-establish Normal HCl Levels

Re-establish HCl levels: Protocol for Balanced Stomach Acid (high or low)

Basictab or Basic Powder or Alkala Powder – acid-base balance, provide raw materials for HCl production, improve HCl and stomach mucous secretions - 2 tabs or 1 tsp twice daily with warm water on an empty stomach for 1-3 months

Absinthium – digestive aid, bitter, HCl production - 25 drops in warm water before meals three daily for 1-3 months

Digestizyme – high potency digestive enzyme, high amounts of protease for protein digestion - 1 capsule with meals for 1-3 months

Restoration diet - emphasis on alkaline foods, limited caffeine & alcohol, low animal protein & refined sugars, all fruit and raw veggies before noon, cooked veggies after noon, and free from common allergens.

Basictab, Basic Powder, Alkala Powder

Acid-Base Balance

Supports the body to compensate for acid overload and achieve a pH balanced milieu.

Key Ingredients: • Potassium (potassium bicarbonate) • Sodium (sodium bicarbonate)

Dosage: Tablet: Take 2 to 4 tablets in warm water on an empty stomach (20 minutes before eating or 2 hours after eating) up to three times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Powder: Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mixed with warm water on an empty stomach (20 minutes before eating or 2 hours after eating) up to three times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

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Absinthium

Absinthium is for heartburn, acid reflux and GI symptoms

An excellent ‘Bitter herb’ formula as a daily digestive aid

Increases support by: – Normalizes the digestive gastric juices (hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes) – Influences motility – Anti-inflammatory effects – Improve general circulation of the GI tract

Used in cases of acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, lack of appetite, flatulence and other GI conditions

Dosage: Acutely - take 20 drops in water until symptoms resolve General – take 15 to 25 drops in water before meals or as directed by a health care practitioner

GastroEase

Heal Symptoms of the Stomach

Contains Mastic Gum – anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory

Increases support by: – Reduces inflammation & gastritis – Contains herbs to heal ulcers – Mastic gum ‘pokes’ holes in H. pylori (bactericidal activity)

Used in cases of gastritis, GERD, heartburn & acid reflux, peptic ulcers, H. pylori

Dosage: take 2 capsules three times daily before meals

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Pleo Oku

Food Poisoning, Traveler’s Diarrhea, Food Intolerances

Derived from Okoubaka aubrevillei (tree bark)

 Food poisoning  Traveler’s diarrhea  Healing GI tract infections  Overeating and overindulgence  Food intolerances  Eliminate metabolic waste products

Acute: 2 tabs or 5 drops every 30 to 60 min until symptoms improve Drops - 5 drops in water at time of symptoms, then twice daily Tabs – 2 tabs at time of symptoms, then twice daily

Digestive Enzymes

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Stomach – Emotional Meaning

Emotional Meaning of Stomach Issues

Stomach - holds nourishment, digests ideas, dread, fear of the new, inability to assimilate the new.

Gastritis - prolonged uncertainty, feeling of doom.

Heartburn – fear, clutching fear.

Ulcers - fear, a strong belief that you are not good enough. "What is eating away at you?"

- Chakra 3 – emotional digestion ~ Louise Hay

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Stomach Health Protocols

 Establish HCl production in the stomach  Heartburn & Acid reflux  H. pylori & peptic ulcers  Food poisoning & Traveler’s diarrhea  Indigestion  Overindulgence & Overeating

How to Re-establish Normal HCl Levels

Re-establish HCl levels: Protocol for Low Stomach Acid

Absinthium – digestive aid, bitter, HCl production - 25 drops in warm water before meals three daily for 1-3 months

Digestizyme – high potency digestive enzyme, high amounts of protease for protein digestion - 1 capsule with meals for 1-3 months

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Heartburn and Acid Reflux Protocol

Basictab or Basic Powder or Alkala – acid-base balance, provide raw materials for HCl production, improve HCl and stomach mucous secretions - 2 tabs or 1 tsp twice daily with warm water on an empty stomach for 1-3 months

Absinthium – digestive aid, bitter, HCl production - 30 drops in warm water before meals three daily

Symptomatic relief: Luvos Powder – 1 tsp mixed with 8oz glass of water

Symptoms of H. pylori

Signs and symptoms of an H. pylori infection: - Pain, burning or gnawing sensation in the abdomen - Pain, often worse on an empty stomach - Loss of appetite, weight loss - Heartburn - Frequent burping, nausea, bloating - Blood in stool, bloody or black vomit (looks like coffee grounds)

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H. pylori and Gastric Ulcer Protocol

GastroEase – heals ulcers, ‘kills’ H. pylori, decrease stomach inflammation and gastritis 2 capsules 20 min before or between meals three times daily

Absinthium – digestive aid, bitter, HCl production - 30 drops in warm water before meals three daily

Food Poisoning and Traveler’s Diarrhea Protocol

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Food Poisoning and Traveler’s Diarrhea Protocol

Food Poisoning and Traveler’s Diarrhea

Pleo Oku – food poisoning, diarrhea, food intolerances Acute: 2 tabs or 5 drops every 30 to 60 min until symptoms improve Then continue to heal: Drops - 5 drops in water at time of symptoms, then twice daily Tabs – 2 tabs at time of symptoms, then twice daily

Lactobacillus Sporogenes – probiotic, diarrhea 1-2 capsules twice daily

Paraxites – anti-microbial, parasites, diarrhea 2 capsules twice daily

Indigestion Protocol

Indigestion, Overindulgence and Overeating Protocol

Biozyme – broad spectrum digestive enzyme 1-2 capsules with meals

Pleo Oku – overindulgence, food intolerances Drops - 5 drops in water at time of symptoms, then twice daily Tabs – 2 tabs at time of symptoms, then twice daily

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Thank you for your interest

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