producing adequate amounts of gastric acid. (This test can be obtained by contacting a doctor-member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine, or ACAM, at (800)532-3688, www.acam.org or the American Academy of Environmental Medicine AAEM at (316)684-5500, www.aaem.com.) Other laboratory clues can also help to diagnose this condition. One is a mineral analysis of a hair specimen. If six or more minerals are low, excluding sodium and potassium, have your stomach acid checked.
Although the mainstream medicine deals with the problem of low stomach acid by ignoring it or treating it with a bland diet, there is a much better solution.
But it must be monitored by a doctor. If your test results indicate low levels of stomach acid, it’s a good idea to supplement with either betaine hydrochloridepepsin (or glutamic-acid hydrochloride-pepsin) before meals. To start, I usually recommend taking one capsule (5, 7 1/2, or 10 grains) before each meal. After two or three days, if there are no problems, use two capsules in the early part of the meal, then increase
your dose to three capsules per meal several days later. The dose is gradually increased in this step-like fashion until it equals 40 to 70 grains per meal.
This method should only be used when testing indicates a need for it. Although problems rarely occur, they can be bad ones. Hydrochloric acid should never be used with aspirin, Butazolidin, Inodicin, Motrin, or
any other anti-inflammatory medications. Also, hydrochloric acid is usually taken in combination with pepsin. Stomachs that don’t produce adequate hydrochloric acid are presumed not to produce enough pepsin either. If during treatment you feel bad in any way—for
example, if you experience pain, burning, or additional gas—STOP. In certain cases, I’ve treated patients with small, gradually increased quantities of lemon juice or vinegar and found the effects to be similar to (but slightly less than) treatment with hydrochloric acid.
There’s a long list of diseases frequently associated with low stomach acidity: diabetes mellitus, both underactive and overactive thyroid problems, childhood asthma, eczema, gallbladder disease, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic hives, lupus, weak adrenal glands, chronic hepatitis, vitiligo, and rosacea, for example. Unfortunately, simply getting older is also associated with an increasing frequency of low stomach acidity. In fact, some investigations have found it in more than 50 percent of those over 60.
Hernando’s natural artery-cleaning program Hernando began the following natural “artery-cleaning” program that put him on the road to recovery:
• Vitamin C, 1 gram three times daily.
• Vitamin E, 800 units of the mixed tocopherol type daily.
• Inositol hexanicotinate, 1 gram three times daily.
(Vitamin E and inositol hexanicotinate can improve walking distance for individuals with
blood-flow impairment in the legs.)
• L-carnitine, 250 milligrams three times daily. This has also been shown to increase walking distance.
• Cod liver oil, 1 tablespoon daily or the equivalent in capsules. Fish oil makes platelets more slippery, reducing the risk of clotting, and as an
omega-3 fatty acid source reduces inflammation.
• A high-potency multiple vitamin-mineral. It’s always wisest to add a multiple to back up individual nutrients in high amounts.
• Chelation (IV treatment) with EDTA (a synthetic amino acid shown to improve circulation remarkably in some individuals with atherosclerosis) and magnesium. Taken intravenously, these absorb more efficiently.
Hernando’s results Hernando decided to take chelation therapy. He changed his diet, found he needed digestive aids, took all his supplements, and even took a small quantity of testosterone. Soon he was back walking at least two miles, three times every week, without sitting down once.
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Secret #6
Two signs on your body that may point to heart trouble
There are some physical signs to look for on your body that can be used as a basis for further investigation or treatment. Of course, this method isn’t 100 percent accurate––and you must keep in mind that self-diagnosis can be tricky and deceptive. Any serious symptoms deserve medical attention. With that said, these physical signs can be a great starting point on your way to good health.
A message to your heart written on your earlobes If you have diagonal creases across your earlobes, it may be a sign of increased susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. If you’re eating right, getting regular exercise, and taking vitamin E, it’s probably not anything to worry about. But just to be on the safe side,you may want to have your cholesterol, triglyceride, homocysteine, and C-reactive protein levels checked.
Beware of a pink nose and rosy cheeks If you have dilated capillaries in your cheeks and nose (a red nose or rosy cheeks), it could be a sign of low
stomach acidity. (See secret #5 on page 27.) This means that you may not be properly digesting and absorbing important nutrients, supplements, or medications. Also, low production of hydrochloric acid and
pepsin in the stomach is associated with hardened arteries, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and even obesity––all of which can spelltrouble for your heart.
Secret #7
Putting an end to agonizing chest pain
John had been having angina chest pains for three years when he came to the Tahoma Clinic for the first time. He had been to a cardiologist who
gave him a “treadmill electrocardiogram” test and an angiogram. He was told that several of his arteries had some blockage but that it wasn’t too severe.
He was taking two prescriptions, nitroglycerin (he was currently taking six to eight pills every week and calcium channel blockers. And his doctor had recommended that he take vitamin E, although he couldn’t assure him of its efficacy.
John’s wife had already changed their diet at home to whole grains, no chemicals, less meat, more fish, and more vegetables. John underwent a
physical exam and was checked for key minerals, blood levels of homocysteine, and “C-reactive protein.” He also underwent routine testing for cholesterol and HDL cholesterol levels, triglycerides, kidney functioning, and allergies. In addition to diet changes and supplements, chelation therapy is usually very helpful for relieving angina and improving circulation. To make sure chelation therapy is safe, kidney functioning must be monitored.
I recommended that John take the following supplements:
• Vitamin E, 800 IU daily to start.
• L-carnitine, 500 milligrams.
• Coenzyme Q10
, 100 milligrams.
• Magnesium (aspartate), 125 milligrams.
All of these should be taken three times daily. In addition, I advised John to take a high-potency vitamin-mineral supplement with at least 50 milligrams of vitamin B6 , 800 milligrams of folate, and 500 micrograms of vitamin B12
In addition to taking the recommended magnesium supplement by mouth, John must also come to the Tahoma Clinic for a short series of intravenous magnesium injections. And, along with the suggested chelation therapy, he also used mineral replacement IVs to replace any beneficial minerals that may have been lost during the therapy.
Testosterone can be extremely valuable in strengthening the heart muscle, so I also recommended that John have his serum levels tested. Like many individuals, John had inefficient stomach function, with low production of hydrochloric acid and pepsin. I advised him to take supplemental hydrochloric acid and pepsin with his meals. Without these, his body wouldn’t have been able to make optimal use of his food and dietary supplements. Two weeks to dramatic angina pain reduction John’s cholesterol and triglyceride tests were both slightly abnormal; his testosterone was OK. Since his kidney function tests were normal, he went ahead with chelation therapy. He made sure to stick to his healthy diet, took the vitamin E, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10 , magnesium (both orally and injected), as well as a “back-up” high-potency vitamin-mineral.
John’s angina started to diminish just two weeks after his program started. By six weeks, he was down to only two “nitros” per week, and after six
months, he was off all medications and free of chest pain unless he exerted himself maximally. John undertook a gradually increasing exercise program after four months, and after one year could run two miles without angina. Five years later, he remains free of any chest pain.
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