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By: Ann Louise Gittleman

Ann Louise Gittleman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:28:34 +0000

Dear Friends:
I would love to answer each and every single one of your queries, as I have done to the best of my ability, in the past. The popularity of this Blog has grown to the extent that I can no longer provide that service but I am in the planning stages of an Internet – TV show where you can call in and get those questions answered by me in person! Please stay tuned for this exciting development. I first must complete a new manuscript and then will make some exciting announcements. In the interim, may I suggest that if you have questions about products, call UNI KEY at 1-800-888-4353. The folks there are helpful and will direct you accordingly. If you are concerned about a particular health condition, then by all means check out the Testing Kits on my site which will help you to determine underlying causes. Please don’t let this dissuade you from posting. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and interest!

By: Ann Louise Gittleman

Ann Louise Gittleman — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:59:42 +0000

Wow, Sue. Your post was such a delight to read. I love to hear about such results.

By: Sue Bristow

Sue Bristow — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:56:06 +0000

About a year ago I read the fast track detox diet book. Since then I have become as much as possible organic, also I used to have acid reflux, had it for years on and off and was using all sorts of otc and prescription meds.. I now take two HCL with pepsin each day, plus lots of other supplements, and have not had one episode of AR or indegestion since commencing the healthy organic eating. Hows that for a quick fix that actually works!
PS I have also lost 21lbs and 4inches on my waist

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Administrator — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:42:12 +0000

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By: Ann Louise Gittleman

Ann Louise Gittleman — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:40:47 +0000

I agree with Betty; try digestive enzymes and probiotics. These would be helpful in trying to get off of PPIs and antacids in general. I like Infl-Zyme and HCL *2, which can be cut in halves or quarters for starters. My book, The Fast Track Detox Diet, provides an HCL challenge.
In any case, Tami, you will need to cut down gradually and try any of the above on for size

By: tami

tami — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:12:15 +0000

You didn’t tell us how to get off them safely and effectively if you’ve been on them for years. That’s what I want to know.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:52:46 +0000

I tend to get exercise induced acid reflux. There are quite a few OTC remedies but I’m not sure which one is the best one. I suppose I could go down the list and try each one, but I’d much rather receive some professional advice and possibly a more naturalistic approach to resolving my issue. Thank you!

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:44:04 +0000

May I add, digestive enzymes and probiotics can help prevent the problem. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.