The most common causes of heartburn are food-related: overeating, drinking too much liquid with meals, eating to fast, eating too many fatty and fried foods, drinking too much alcohol, etc. The burning can be neutralized with:

1. the combination of baking soda and water or milk (a mixture of 1/2 tsp baking soda in eight ounce glass of water or milk).

2. the digestive enzymes from plants. They are especially helpful by the regular heartburn. Plant enzymes are not affected by stomach acid and have protease, amylase and lipase for digestion of protein, starch and fat.

3. the chewable supplements like HeartBurn Stop, 30 tab made from natural ingredients that reduce acidity. Unique ingredients such as ellagic acid (found in raspberries and pomegranates) work gently. Fava bean flour works as a natural antacid. The phytonutrients found in raspberries, green tea and turmeric have been shown to substantially support the health of the stomach. Mastic gum also supports the health of the stomach. HeartBurn STOP chewable tablets taste great and are a natural way to relieve occasional heartburn.

Watch the video to learn what is heartburn and what causes it.

Stay healthy,

Mary

Tags: digestive enzymes, Healthy Diet

Children same as adults can and should take probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial for humans bacteria found in fermented food products such as yogurt, sour cream, sauerkraut, and buttermilk. Probiotics are also available as supplements; these formulations can be identical to the organisms that colonize the gut.

Many medical experts believe probiotics may aid digestion, boost the body’s natural defenses, and fight off harmful bacteria that can cause health problems. On 27 July, 2009 6ABC News reported about a new study on kids’ responses to probiotics. Scientist have  found that probiotics reduced cold and flu-like symptoms in kids who took them. They also think that probiotics can be used to prevent and treat all sorts of conditions including asthma, colds, colic, lactose intolerance, and dental cavities.

Here is the list of probiotics designed specifically to reflect healthy child’s microflora. A child’s microflora will closely resemble that of an adult but due to their smaller size, children need much smaller quantities.

• Nutrition Now Children’s Rhino Fos & Acidophilus 60 tabs
• Natural Factors Dr. Murray’s Ultimate Probiotic Children’s Formula Natural Powder 2oz
• iFlora Probiotics for Kids by Sedona Labs – 1.48 oz. (42g) Powder
• Udo’s Choice Children’s Probiotic 60 caps

Stay healthy,

Mary

Tags: probiotics

Many drugs affect the organs of the digestive system and the organs of elimination. Constipation is one of the most common side effects caused by the drugs like anti-depressants, pain medications, antibiotics, laxatives, birth control pills, steroids, marijuana, etc.

Antibiotics destroy good and bad bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause overgrowth of yeast and fungal. Same effect on the body can have anti-depressants and pain killers, as they weaken the immune system.

Even the herbal laxatives such as senna act by irritating and dehydrating the bowel, which can aggravate the constipation problem and make you need more laxatives more often. Pharmaceutical laxatives can also cause mineral depletion and lead to a ‘leaky gut’. Plus, laxative abuse can lead to kidney failure.

Birth control pills – their use can contribute to an increase in yeast due to an increase in unnatural progesterone. They also increase the risk of gallstones.

Steroids (like cortisone and prednison deterioration of the intestinal lining, which in the end can lead to constipation. They are also damaging to the liver.

Marijuana is usually considered harmless, but it sets up conditions favorable to  yeast overgrowth, which leads to constipation.

To clear your system of all unnecessary drugs, start drinking more tab water and begin a detox program. I would start with a colon cleansing tea from Health Plus:

Health Plus Colon Cleanse to GoTea Peppermint 30 pckts	Health Plus Colon Cleanse to Go Tea Green Tea 30 pckts

Drink colon cleansing tea at least for a month once or twice a day. And after that do a full colon cleansing program. The colon cleansing tea will help your body to get ready for a colon cleansing. By starting with the colon cleansing tea you might avoid healing crisis, which people usually experience during the first weeks of colon cleansing.

Stay healthy,
Mary

Tags: constipation, Yeast Infection