You are what you ABSORB....not what you eat....

                                                                           
Acid release in the stomach during digestion is an important part of normal digestive physiology.   
                   
     This acidity is vital to protect your body from infections like pneumonia and for the absorption of all minerals including CALCIUM and vitamins like B12 (B12 is for energy, depression...)

Here are some statistics: 

ACID BLOCKERS TRIPLE THE RISK OF HIP FRACTURES (JAMA 12 2006)

6 OUT OF 20 MICE WITH ACID BLOCKED DEVELOPED STOMACH TUMORS    

ACID BLOCKERS INCREASE THE RISK OF PNEUMONIA BY 4.5 TIMES (JAMA 12 2006)

    By blocking acid, normal digestion is interupted.  The minerals, vitamins & proteins available from your food cannot be absorbed well.  This is an incidious process of malnutrition and this will be evident in your energy level, strength, bone density, joint & muscle pains, immune system and a myriad of body functions...even your brain function.

      Did you know that most acid blockers are recommended in the physician's desk reference (PDR) to be used for a period of 4-8 weeks only?   

     Acid blockers contain nothing to heal the damage of erosive esophagitis.   Working to re-establish the proper timing of acid release in your body & healing the damage of reflux is possible and necessary for your health.  Your body knows how to keep you healthy if you provide the right tools.