Kelly
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Bernadette_Abraham replied to the discussion Tapering off PPI in the forum Digestion & Gut Health 4 weeks ago
@Kelly I share a variety of different solutions to choose from in the Gut Health Masterclass course:
- Stomach Acid Support
- Digestive Enzyme Support
- Liver & Gallbladder Support (for better bile production and flow)
Since you’re still in a very fragile state, adding in HCL now will likely add fuel to the fire. You may be better off with eating…
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Bernadette_Abraham replied to the discussion Tapering off PPI in the forum Digestion & Gut Health 4 weeks ago
Hi @Kelly – I know how disheartening it is when the only solution doctors can offer us is more medication. It’s unfortunately just not in their training to look at WHY we have symptoms. They are taught to diagnose WHAT we have and numb/suppress it with meds or surgery for rapid relief (which we have to be grateful for in acute emergencies,…
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Bernadette_Abraham replied to the discussion Tapering off PPI in the forum Digestion & Gut Health 4 weeks ago
Hi @Kelly – I’d highly encourage you to read the book called Why Stomach Acid is Good for You.
PPI’s are not meant to be taken long term, but unfortunately as you’ve been experiencing, they will eventually exacerbate the situation and contribute to the problem because we NEED stomach acid. We need it to absorb key nutrients like…