Hi Everyone,
I received this off from one of my other lists. I don't know how
accurate it is, but it can give you an idea Whether you have too much or
not enough acid.
G Murray
http://www.drdebe.com/BAKESODA.htm
STOMACH ACID ASSESSMENT
For this test you will need some fresh baking soda. The purpose of this
test is to give us a rough indication as to whether your stomach is
producing adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid. The most scientific
test for assessment of hydrochloric acid levels is the Heidelberg test.
Gastrocaps can also be used to measure hydrochloric acid levels with
good accuracy. Both these methods are somewhat cumbersome however, and
involve a visit to a doctor for you to swallow a special capsule, which
is used to measure acid levels. Hydrochloric acid is important for
digestion and absorption of many nutrients. When hydrochloric acid is
lacking, malnutrition results. Also, because hydrochloric acid kills
many bacteria, yeasts, and parasites, its insufficiency is associated
with greater incidence of gastrointestinal infection. Hypochlorhydria
(inadequate hydrochloric acid production) is linked to not only
gastrointestinal symptoms, but also to autoimmune diseases and
degenerative diseases of all kinds.
To perform this test: mix one quarter teaspoon of baking soda in eight
ounces of cold water, first thing in the morning, before eating or
drinking anything except water. Drink the baking soda solution. Time how
long it takes to belch. Time up to five minutes. If you have not belched
within five minutes <http://www.drdebe.com/REVLWHCL.htm> stop timing
anyway.
If your stomach is producing adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid you
should probably belch within two to three minutes. Early and repeated
belching is consistent with excessive stomach acid. Belching results
from the acid and baking soda reacting to form carbon dioxide gas. The
Heidelberg or Gastrocap tests can be employed for confirmation of the
results of this test.
Copyright © November 9, 1998 by:
Joseph A. Debé, D.C., D.A.C.B.N., C.C.S.P., C.C.N.
38 Great Neck Road • Great Neck, N.Y. 11021 • 516-829-1515
[email protected] wrote:
In a message dated 1/1/2006 9:09:51 PM Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
When I was having heartburn, the problem was too much acid
Hi Pat. How was this determined? I'm very interested because heartburn
is a daily problem for me. I vacillate between taking antacids and
not. :-( MA
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