There are many things that can cause indigestion! Your
digestive tract can not only be upset by underlying disease
but it can also be influenced by emotional disturbances and
stress. Some of these would be fear, worry, anxiety, anger,
frustration and not taking the time required for
elimination when you feel the urge to do so.
However there is another element that can contribute to
indigestion and stomach pain, and that is the foods we
consume. Food or drink can be broken down into two
categories (1) Alkaline, and (2) Acidic foods. A normal
diet should consist of 75% alkaline foods and 25% acidic
foods.
Foods help control the pH of our bodies which is very
important if we want to live a long healthy life. The ideal
range of our bodies pH should be around 7.3 to 7.4. Values
lower than these are considered acidic and the lower the
number, the more acidic we become.
If you don't keep the pH balanced in your swimming pool,
what happens? Right, it turns green. And if you don't keep
the pH balanced in your fish tank the little fellers will
die! The human body is equally important to have a balanced
pH level because being in an acidic state for long periods
of time is the underlying cause of many diseases.
When you are too acidic the stomach can become inflamed and
irritated. The medical community terms this condition as
"Gastritis" which basically means a red sore stomach in
layman's terms. "Gastritis"will cause you to experience
stomach pains, increased stomach pressure (bloating) and
flatulence more than normal because your whole body is full
of acidic gases.
When your stomach is bloated and has too much pressure it
will force the Lower Esophageal Sphincter valve open and
allow the acidic stomach gases to reflux and enter your
esophagus. Upon entering the esophagus these stomach gases
will build up pressure in your chest and sometimes this
pressure will radiate out to the arm or back which will
cause discomfort.
The reflux of stomach gases can irritate the larynx and
cause hoarseness, and the gases can also aspirate into the
lungs, producing asthma-like symptoms. Many people have
been prescribed asthma meds for their wheezing and
coughing, when all they had to do was balance their pH
levels which then controls the reflux.
These same gases when they are building up pressure in your
esophagus may also make you feel like you have a lump in
your throat or a constriction right near your Adam's apple.
This is quite normal, and is called "Globus Sensation."
Once the gases build up enough pressure in the esophagus
they will force the Upper Esophageal Sphincter valve open
and the gases will come rushing out of your mouth in the
form of a burp. When you burp you relieve the chest
pressure, and usually the "Globus Sensation" ends at the
same time.
If you are suffering from stomach bloating, reflux, or
other digestive problems take this simple at home test to
determine the pH of your body and if you are too acidic
take the necessary steps to correct the problem.
CHECKING pH LEVELS
You can purchase some "Litmus Paper" at the health food
store, and check the "acidity of your saliva" which is an
overall indicator of just how acidic you have become. Being
too acidic is the major cause of disease such as heart
disease and cancer so it is important to keep your pH
levels in an alkaline state. A body that is in an acidic
state means that all of your organs have to work much
harder, which is going to cause even further health
problems.
INSTRUCTIONS
You fill your mouth with saliva a couple of times and then
spit into a container. Tear off a little piece of the
"Litmus Paper" and dip it into the saliva. Leave it there
until it changes color. (approx 5 to 10 seconds) Then match
your test paper up with the color chart on the package that
the paper came in and you will see a value or a number.
Your reading should be around 7.3 to 7.4, values lower than
these are acidic and should be corrected. Do the test in
the morning when your stomach is empty and then again in
the evening before you retire and then you will have an
average reading. P.S. If you cannot locate any test paper
just send us an address where we can send you out a sample
at no charge. Copyright 2006-2007
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William Lagadyn is a medical researcher and was the first
person to unravel the mysteries of heartburn and acid
reflux problems. His natural healing methods were first
discovered over 20 years ago, and since that time he has
helped 1000's of people completely solve their digestive
problems. For more information on how to solve your
digestive problems such as heartburn, acid reflux or GERD
without the use of potentially dangerous drugs forever,
please visit his website at http://www.cureyourheartburn.com
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