Got GERD? Aka, acid reflux.
Another tip you might not have known is that food manufacturers add acid (Citric acid, absorbic acid, Vitamin C, etc) to foods pkgd, frozen and canned foods as a preservative to prolong shelf life and this additive typically makes the food as acidic as stomach acid. So, if you’re eating a lot of pkgd/processed foods and have problems with heartburn, reflux, e tc . you may want to consider eating a more natural diet and get the external acid out. On the other hand, if you’re not eating many processed foods (only once or twice a week) and still have GERD, then it’s likely that too much stomach acid is not the problem, but not enough. Instead of reaching for Tums or popping other anti-acids, try taking an over the counter supplement called HCI (hydrochloric acid) with some digestive enzymes. Typically the burn is from “not enough” stomach acid rather than too much.
Hard to imagine I know, so Google it and be your own detective.
Enjoy! Liberty =)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
The POWER of Positive Thought
Shared by The Diet Doc Your mind is your most powerful asset. Whatever you believe is your reality in the moment! If you are steeped in negative thinking, not only will you feel down, but you will also behave in a negative manner. You control your behavior with the manner in which you think! Take some time each morning to set yourself up for a powerfully positive day. That starts with a positive mindset. When you do this you command your subconscious to believe what you tell it. Set your goals in a way that says "I will do__________" rather than "I will not do_______________". You must be action-oriented. If your goals are stated in a stunted way, they do not allow for movement. If I say "I won't eat cake today...." it gives me nothing to move on except obsessing about cake. I will reframe and enter into a powerful, success-driven mindset with a statement like "I will fuel my body with nourishing, fiber-full carbs and lean protein!" A goal like this tells you exactly where to go and doesn't leave you wandering and lost. When you are dieting and working toward greater health, it's not just your body that requires a change. Your mind is equally as important!
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