Happy Friday!Sorry for missing last week…it happens! How many of you reach for an antacid when your food is “sitting like a rock” or when you feel a little acid reflux happening? I see a few hands out there, a couple of heads nodding… The most likely reason is actually a lack of stomach acid, known as hypochlorhydria. Let me explain: our stomachs are highly, highly acidic, and for very good reason. It’s the first stop on the digestion train and we need that acid to break down the food we just ate & kill any bacteria we may have ingested. If we don’t have enough acid, the food (usually protein) isn’t broken down, and the result is that uncomfortable, heavy feeling. Antacids further reduce stomach acid, so while we may experience a little relief in the moment, they’re actually just perpetuating the problem (have you noticed that one night you only needed one antacid, but the next night you needed two?). So what do I do instead? I drink apple cider vinegar. It seems counterintuitive, but what your stomach actually needs at that moment is more acid, not less. Personally, I’ve had a 100% success rate with this, but if you don’t believe me, here’s what one of my clients, Kristen, has to say: “I’ve been loving the ACV after eating something that doesn’t necessarily agree with me or even to help that feeling of overeating. I’ve also tried it when having mild heartburn a few times with the same great results!” If you’re curious to try this and ditch your antacids once and for all, email me and I’ll send you a quick rundown on the amount, when you should drink it, and whether you can dilute it (don’t worry, you can 😉). Stay well,
Bethany
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