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The Link Between Antacid Pills and Heart Burn
Revealed - The Link Between Antacid Pills, Heart Burn and Oesophagus Cancer - and Why the Drug Companies don't want You to Know.

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According to a Gallup survey in 2001, nearly 30% of the population were taking some kind of antacid on a regular basis.

For this we can give thanks to the big drug companies' multimillion-dollar TV advertising campaigns, leading people to believe that antacids are a risk-free solution to their digestion problems.

You'd think that those cute little tablets and capsules were some kind of candy the way people are popping them for the least little stomach discomfort. The idea perpetrated by the advertising campaigns is that they
are safe?

Sadly, nothing could be further from the truth. When used regularly, antacids are one of the most dangerous things you can put into your mouth!

The New England Journal of Medicine (JAMA) had a report from a study, conducted in Sweden, which found a strong and unmistakable relationship between cancer of the oesophagus (the tube that links the throat to the stomach) and the most common cause of heartburn, known as acid reflux. You know the one that the commercials tout the little purple pill is for!

Acid reflux occurs when the valve at the top of your stomach leaks (reflux) and allows acid and other material from the stomach to back up into your oesophagus, causing the pain that's so familiar to millions.

That's why it's advisable not to eat within three hours of going to sleep. A lying-down position can trigger acid reflux and a lot of pain.

That Swedish study also showed that antacids do not reduce the cancer risk. In fact they only mask the symptoms. Where have I seen that before?

12,000 American people die every year from oesophageal cancer. And its major early warning sign is heartburn.

New York University Medical Centre's Dr. Lawrence Cohen, has gone on record by stating, "Heartburn must be taken seriously, both by the public and by physicians who are treating our patients."

Dr. Malcolm Robinson did an extensive study on chronic stomach discomfort. He said that it can be the result of so many different serious disorders and not to be taken lightly.

Published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reported on Dr. Robinson's in-depth report stated:

"The continuous use of antacids may result in acid rebound, diarrhoea and constipation and exacerbate the symptoms of hypertension and congestive heart failure."

Antacids suppress the hydrochloric acid in your system, which is much needed for digestion and health. Antacids can also mask major heart problems, acid rebound, plus even more digestive problems!

This isn't progress. This is insanity perpetrated by the hype of the drug company's ad campaigns! And it's something to think about the next time your reach for an antacid.

A new health threat just might be growing inside you as well!

There's an excellent chance that a large glob of foreign material is accumulating right now in your stomach or small intestine. And it's quite likely you don't even know about it!

That mass is known as a bezoar. The problem is being seen more and more in the older population. The antacid habit can make it far worse and more likely. But that's another article? The moral of the story?

Don't pop antacids - try something safer and better for your health.

A few suggestions before running off to your doctor are -

1. Take a natural digestive enzyme at meals to help digest your foods. Suck on a mint following eating or have a cup of mint tea with honey. All help digest and prevent stomach upsets.

2. Pay attention when your body says your stomach is upset. If you're not taking a natural food enzyme or Probiotics to keep the intestinal tract balanced it can cause serious problems. But masking with antacids can cause even more serious problems. For more indepth intestinal education read this article

3. If you know you have acid reflux put a brick under both legs at the head of your bed. The incline is gradual and you or your significant other probably won't even notice it, but it's enough to keep the reflux from creating problems during the night.

If you continue to have ongoing problems after trying all the above, you could be in danger of serious stomach cancers! Or if you've been taking antacids over a long time for ongoing stomach discomfort have it checked out by your physician!