Heartburn No More™
A Unique Step-By-Step Holistic Heartburn System Guaranteed to Cure Your Acid Reflux From the Inside Out, Giving You Lasting Freedom From
Gastrointestinal Disorders
By Jeff Martin
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Disclaimer
While all attempts have been made to verify information provided in this publication, neither the Author nor the Publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions or contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein.
Any perceived slights of specific persons, peoples or organizations are unintentional. The Author neither makes nor attempts to make any diagnosis or cure or prevent any disease.
This publication is an informational product based on my own experience and research, has not been evaluated by either the FDA or the medical profession and is not aimed to replace any advice you may receive from your medical practitioner. The Author and Publisher assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the behalf of any purchaser or reader of these materials. The author is not a doctor, nor does he claim to be. Please consult your primary care physician before beginning any program of nutrition, exercise, or remedy.
By consulting your primary care physician, you will have a better opportunity to understand and address your particular symptoms and situation in the most effective ways possible.
As always, before applying any treatment or attempting anything mentioned in this book, or if you are in doubt, you should consult your physician and use your best judgment. If you fail to do so, you are acting at your own risk. You, the buyer or reader of this book, alone assumes all risk for anything you may learn from this book. HeartburnNoMore.com, Higher Ways Publishing INC, the publisher and Jeff Martin are not liable or responsible for any increase in severity of your acid reflux or for any health problem you may encounter in case you give up medical treatment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 9
Welcome ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Ten Facts About The Heartburn No More™ System 12
Success is Yours
16
How To Get The Most From The Book
18
Get Rid Of Acid Reflux Holistically
22
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................ 24
ALL ABOUT HEARTBURN AND ACID REFLUX .................................................... 24
Section One – The Truth About Heartburn ........................................................................................... 25
What is GERD (acid reflux)?
25
The Real Cause Of Acid Reflux
29
Risk Factors for Reflux Disease .............................................................................................................. 36
Risk Group 1: Age
36
Risk Group 2: Smoking and Alcohol
36
Risk Group 3: Medication Takers
36
Risk Group 4: Obesity
37
Risk Group 5: Pregnant Women
37
How Is GERD Diagnosed? ....................................................................................................................... 38
PH Probe
38
Esophageal Manometry
38
Upper Endoscopy
39
Examination of the Throat and Larynx
39
Gastric Emptying Studies
39
Biopsy
40
Signs And Symptoms Of Reflux Disease ................................................................................................ 41
Complications of Reflux Disease ........................................................................................................... 43
Section Two – Holistic Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine In The Treatment Of Heartburn ........... 46
Natural Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine (The Crucial Differences) 46
Conventional Medicine
46
The Sad Truth of Heartburn Medications and the Medication Trap 47
What GERD Treatments Does Conventional Medicine Offer?
48
Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications, Prescription Treatments and Surgical Procedures 50
The Holistic Medicine Way
55
CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................ 57
THE HEARTBURN NO MORE™ QUICK RESULTS MINI PROGRAM ................... 57
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Introduction To The Heartburn No More™ Quick Results Mini-Program ............................................ 58
The Heartburn No More™ Quick Results Mini-Program ....................................................................... 59
CHAPTER 4 ................................................................................................................ 61
THE HOLISTIC 5-STEP HEARTBURN NO MORE™ SYSTEM ............................... 61
Introduction to the Holistic Heartburn No More™ System .................................................................. 62
Section One – The 5-Step Heartburn No More™ System ..................................................................... 65
Step One: The 2-Day Reflux Relief Treatment
65
Secret Natural Items to Eliminate The Symptoms of Acid Reflux 67
The 7 Reflux Relief Principles
73
Step Two: Dietary Changes and Digestion Optimization ...................................................................... 76
Dietary Principle #1: Lowering Fat and Cholesterol 76
Dietary Principle #2: Increasing Fiber
77
Dietary Principle #3: Reducing Spice Content 78
Dietary Principle #4: Reducing Dairy Consumption, Lactose and Fructose 79
Dietary Principle #5: Reducing Gas-Forming Foods 80
Dietary Principle #6: Low Calories
81
Dietary Principle #7: Minimizing Toxic Foods and Foods That Feed Candida (Anti Yeast Foods) 82
Dietary Principle #8: Consuming Lots of Cleansing Foods 87
Dietary Principle #9: Maintaining Healthy Alkaline-Acid Balance 93
Dietary Principle #10: Optimizing Digestion by Adopting Correct Eating Habits 95
Step Three: Powerful Anti- Acid Reflux Supplementation ................................................................... 99
Step Four: Internal Cleansing .............................................................................................................. 110
Why Cleanse?
110
Cleansing and Acid Reflux
111
What Is Fasting?
111
Why Should You Fast?
112
Types Of Fasting
113
General Fasting Guidelines
114
Tips For A Successful Fast
117
Three-Day Juice Cleanse
118
The Holy Grail Of The Heartburn No More™ Juicing Plan 119
Basic Juice Blends
120
During The Juice Cleanse
126
Helping The Organs Of Elimination Remove Toxins 127
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements During the Fast 130
Preventing Re-Absorption of Toxins into the Blood Stream 131
Choosing a Juicer
135
Getting Rid Of Parasites – One-Week Program
137
Step Five: Kil Candida and Flood Your System With Probiotics ........................................................ 139
5-Steps to Building A Candida-Free Environment 139
Anti-Candida Supplements
142
Replenishing And Re-Colonizing Friendly Bacteria 146
Section Two – During The Program – Stress Control, Exercise and Sleep Optimization ................... 150
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Stress, G.I Disorders and Acid Reflux
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Introduction to The Heartburn No More Stress Control Program 152
The Wonders of Meditation And Correct Breathing 153
The Importance of Laughter
159
The Magical Powers of Exercise
160
The Exciting World of Photography
161
Stress Control Through Mind Techniques
162
Sleep Optimization Plan
169
The Link Between Sleep Deprivation, Sleeping Habits and Acid Reflux 169
My Sleep Optimization Plan
171
Notes on Chamomile
172
CHAPTER 5 .............................................................................................................. 174
HOW TO PREVENT HEARTBURN AND MAINTAIN A REFLUX-FREE
ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................................... 174
Dietary Guidelines
175
Supplementation Guidelines
175
Cleansing Guidelines
176
Stress Control And Sleep Optimization Guidelines 176
CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................... 177
APPENDIX 1 COMPLIMENTARY TREATMENTS FOR HEARTBURN .............. 179
Aromatherapy
180
Bone And Joint Massage
181
Lymph Drainage Massage
181
Digestive Massage
182
Acupuncture
182
Homeopathy
183
APPENDIX 2 ............................................................................................................ 184
ANTI-REFLUX DETOXIFICATION DIET .............................................................. 184
What Is Detoxing?
185
Symptoms During Detox
186
Daily Guidelines During Detox Diets
186
What To Eat During Your Detox Diet
187
What To Avoid During Your Detox Diet
187
Suggested Two-Day Anti-Reflux Detox
189
APPENDIX 3 ............................................................................................................ 192
DETOXIFICATION PROGRAM ACCORDING TO THE AYURVEDA ................... 192
