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A complete guide to healing your digestive problems, once and for all—safely, inexpensively, naturally Good digestion is fundamental to good health, and even such common problems as chronic heartburn and gas can have harmful effects on virtually every cell in your body. Quick fixes such as over-the-counter and prescription medications don't address the real causes of the problems: they only mask symptoms. Nature, on the other hand, offers a variety of gentle, readily available remedies that not only treat underlying digestive problems but also help to promote overall well-being. Learn about natural solutions and how to put them to work for you in Healthy Digestion the Natural Way. Dr. D. Lindsey Berkson clearly and simply explains the normal digestive processes and what can happen to interfere with them. Then, drawing upon her decades of research and clinical experience successfully treating thousands of sufferers of digestive problems—many of whom had exhausted all the standard medical solutions—she provides:

• Easy-to-follow programs for correcting digestive problems without drugs
• Specific treatments for gas, heartburn, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, gallbladder disease, food allergies, and more
• Natural remedies, including diet, exercise, mind-body and breathing techniques, and reflexology
• Guidelines on how to design a naturally healthy diet tailored to your unique physical makeup, problems, and tastes

Customer Reviews (20)

Excellent resource, but questions remain
I thought the angels had answered my prayers when I saw this book at my local pharmacy. It is packed absolutely chock full with great, easy to understand information about digestion, the mind-gut connection, and various digestive diseases. I know "natural medicine" seems crunchy granola and therefore easy to dismiss, but logic (and many well-designed studies) make many of the recommendations in this book hard to refute, and definitely worth trying. As someone who has been to dozens of traditional doctors and has still not found relief for my gut, being given more information and options for treating these distressing problems is a godsend and not to be sneezed at. However, after reading it cover-to-cover, I still have questions.
My main issue: I have symptoms of several of the problems talked about in the book, and unfortunately the treatments for these problems are often contradictory. I really should eat more yogurt and other cultured products for the beneficial flora--unless I have candidiasis or a food allergy. I should eat whole grains for the fiber--unless I'm allergic or have candidiasis. I should drink water right before I go to bed--unless I have reflux. The list goes on and on. I have NO IDEA which of my stomach problems I should tackle first and which things I can try for one problem that won't significantly worsen another problem. I find I'm so confused that I really want to visit the clinic that Ms. Berkson talks about working at, but she gives no contact info in the book and I was unable to find anything online. Barring that, I would have really appreciated some information for how to FIND a clinic like that one, or a doctor who will work with me to find holistic and natural remedies.
Having said that, I still think this book is an excellent resource that is well-written, well-organized, and well worth reading.

Excellent health information
One of the most helpful, informative books I have read. The suggestions really work.Highly recommend as an aid in healing.

Excellent book if you have IBS or GERD or other Digestive Problems ...
This book is very thorough.It covers in depth the right foods, the wrong foods, what certain foods, supplements, and drugs do to digestive tract.It covers some history of digestive diseases, food alergies, home treatment, etc.The author makes no promises that this information will solve your particular digestive problem, however, she present the information honestly.

I recommend this book highly!

Covers all symptoms
The author seems very knowledgeble on all aspects of digestive problems. Learned a lot.Throws so much at you that it is hard to assimilate it all.Worth reading.

Excellent down-to-earth approach to digestion
Finally a helpful book anyone can understand.Lots of informative sections on everything from gallbladder attachs, IBS, to ulcers.
I often refer to this book whenever I am not feeling well.I have owned it for a year now and will never part with it.

I also recommend NO MORE HEARTBURN, by Sherry Rogers, M.D.

Why don't doctors spend more time educating their patients about healthy digestion and bowel function?If we all understood more, maybe we'd eat better.Everytime I'd gone to the doctor with pains, they'd shoved Prilosec, Nexium, or some other "P" antacid on me.I only got worse.Once I began following the advice in this book by Berkson, the whole world improved. ... Read more

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For those who frequently or even occasionally suffer from digestive problems here is a book offering natural ways to fight all types of intestinal ailments, without risky surgery or dangerous drugs. Using carefully researched information about proven natural remedies, The Complete Guide to Digestive Health provides valuable, practical health information.Whether a person suffers from heartburn, ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, lactose intolerance, acid reflux, flatulence, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, or more, this book contains information about dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and homemade solutions that will ease even the most troublesome, often embarrassing, symptoms. This handy reference tool is a valuable at-your-fingertips resource for any home. ... Read more

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Heartburn and reflex are all too common, affecting up to 20 per cent of people in all Western countries at any one time. Known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), this unpleasant condition is on the increase, due to our obesity epidemic, frenetic lifestyle, and rushed eating habits. Most people with heartburn self-treat, and never bother to see their doctor.Subjects covered include:?The normal stomach and esophagus?When things go wrong?Diagnosis?Treatment?How to help yourself?Hiatus hernia?Heart conditions that mimic GERD?Complications such as Barret?s esophagus and when to worry?Surgery ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Women's Health Letter, published by Soundview Publications on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1467 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Take acid--not antacids--to end your heartburn.(lack of stomach acid causes heartburn)
Publication: Women's Health Letter (Newsletter)
Date: June 1, 2003
Publisher: Soundview Publications
Volume: 9Issue: 6Page: 1(3)

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This groundbreaking book unleashes a brilliant new plan for permanently curing heartburn by relieving the root cause of the problem: low stomach acid. ... Read more

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End Antacid Dependency
A new remedy came on the market promising 14 days of heartburn relief.I rushed to the drugstore the day it hit the shelves.As advertised, I had 14 days of blissful remission.

My suffering relieved, I relived the days when heartburn was impossible.There was a time I could gulp jalapeno peppers like candy.I could eat a double order of Nick's Famous Coney Island Dogs piled with onions, washed down with a (small) pitcher of beer.I laughed at heartburn.

When the 14 days ended, the heartburn returned with a vengeance, worse than ever.Warning labels proscribed continued use of the remedy.There has to be a better way, I concluded, and started researching heartburn online.This book turned up among the search results.

Following the book's advice, I swallowed a spoonful of fresh lemon juice to combat an attack of heartburn.The lemon juice caused some alarming turmoil in my stomach, but the heartburn subsided.I had some lemons on hand, so I squeezed them into glass bottles of drinking water.I put the juice of half a lemon in each quart bottle.

For the next few months, I drank lemon-spiked water.The heartburn abatedfrom day one.I didn't need to take the acid tablets the book recommends.

I am a beer and coffee lover, so there were occasional flareups.I might forget to take the onions out of my gyro.I fought these flareups with chewable papaya enzyme tablets, which work better than any antacid.

My shopping habits changed.Instead of buying antacids in jumbo bottles, I bought lemons by the 5-pound bag.I squeezed one or two lemons a day into my drinking water.

Eventually, water didn't taste right without lemon.I ended my lemon water addiction.In 3 years, the heartburn has not returned.I've been working on the same bottle of papaya enzyme while eating and drinking practically anything I want (except onions).

I've had a puzzling response from fellow sufferers when I have suggested this book.People don't want to hear about it.They get the idea that it's some kooky, possibly dangerous, health fad.Strangely, they seem reluctant to give up their trusty antacids.They'd rather keep fighting a losing battle than take a chance on a simple cure that sounds counterintuitive.MORE stomach acid will cure heartburn?

I consider myself lucky to be open to alternatives.I turned to this book only because I was so fed up with years of riding the antacid merry-go-round.If you are serious about ending antacid dependence, this book has the answer.

You have to be patient while the authors lay out their theories and research findings.For the doubting medical community and readers leery of jarring unconventional ideas, the authors take several chapters to make their case.

Actual advice for heartburn sufferers can be summarized in a few pages. A few pages that can make your life a whole lot better.

try it!
Ive been on hard core acid suppressent drugs for years and had huge problems every time i tried to go off them. Within a week i would have to start taking them again. Anyway i started reading this book and immediately stopped taking the nexium and started using superzymes. I dont quite understand how this works exactly but it does. Im just so relieved to not have to rely on those drugs anymore! Give it a go!

I must be the only one...
whose heartburn was made worse by taking more acid.I suspect that much heartburn is caused by stress, which produces TOO MUCH stomach acid.It's always suspicious when EVERY review is 5 stars.

Excellent read
This book was recommended by my Internist as a must read. He was so right as this book was all about my problems and answered all my questions. The research was a plus as I always check my facts.I in the future I too will recommend this book.

Revolutionary book!
As a medical student, I've found this book to be spectacularly insightful and important. The book is simple, yet profound in it's explanations. The conclusions are logical and strongly substantiated.

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Book Description
Find out how anyone can cure Heartburn, Acid reflux or Indigestion, easily and naturally by eating right, following four simple rules and using the help of herbs, fruits and vegetables. Heartburn is not a condition of the heart, but a condition of the digestive system. By strengthening your digestion, you can completely cure Heartburn, Acid reflux and Indigestion forever. Acharya D Hargreaves, Author of Digest Alive The Natural Cure to Heartburn talks about a very simple and effective step by step process that he used to cure himself of his heartburn and acid reflux condition, by following this easy and simple process anyone can achieve success in overcoming their digestive disorders. And best of all the process is almost FREE. ... Read more

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The book is about alternative medicine rather than heartburn
This book is not about heartburn.The first part of the book is about all manner of digestive problems, and then even about disorders purportedly related to digestive disorders.The second part of the book suggests thatgood diet (especially yogurt), enemas, and something called probiotics willcure all diseases, and therefore incidentally also heartburn (which thushas served only as a marketing come-on to lure in buyers).I believe thereis much to be learned from alternative medicine, but this book actuallyoffers very little rigorous (supported) information. For entertainment,and in closing, let me quote a tidbit."Make the coffee enema byboiling six heaping tablespoons of ground coffee (not instant) in twoquarts of water for fifteen minutes, cooling to a comfortable temperature,and straining..."It is probably a very good idea to let that boilingcoffee cool a little before the anal consumption, but why is instant coffeenot good, and how does this fix heartburn? ... Read more

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), heartburn, and hiatal hernia. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents - thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers' health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 37,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools.This item is no exception...
This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information on complementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of this encyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should use this as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. This source has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of general alternative medicine information."
-- ARBA (2002)

Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There are more than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and 150 therapies. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on April 15, 2000. The length of the article is 2996 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Heartburn Relief by Proton Pump Inhibitor Flags GERD.(gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 8Page: 25

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This digital document is an article from Bank Marketing, published by Bank Marketing Assn. on February 1, 1997. The length of the article is 466 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: BancorpSouth has lowered the fee for its personal computer online banking service to just 99 cents monthly. When it launched its HomeSite PC service in Nov. Nov. 1996, the holding company offered it at $7.95 every month, just above the national average. Nevertheless, management decided to cut the rate to make the service more attractive to its customers. Through this service, customers can read their account to track their account history, transfer funds from one account to another, make loan payments and transmit e-mail to the bank. It can also write and send checks for paying bills.

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Title: Bank's online service could give USPS heartburn. (BancorpSouth Inc.; US Postal Service)
Author: Jennifer Gore
Publication: Bank Marketing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 1997
Publisher: Bank Marketing Assn.
Volume: v29Issue: n2Page: p8(2)

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This digital document is an article from BIOTECH Patent News, published by Biotech Patent News on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 591 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Product from Enzymatic Therapy provides heartburn relief.(Heartburn Free, new heartburn product contains orange peel extract)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Publication: BIOTECH Patent News (Newsletter)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: Biotech Patent News
Volume: 16Issue: 1Page: NA

Article Type: Brief Article, Product Announcement

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on August 15, 2004. The length of the article is 875 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: PPI may ease heartburn-related sleep problems.(Gastroenterology)(proton pump inhibitors)
Author: Nicholas Mulcahy
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 16Page: 53(1)

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The term Alternative Medicine encompasses many forms, and elicits at least as many opinions. This authoritative, objective set is in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, presenting four volumes of current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subjectTherapies, Conditions/Diseases, Herbs/Plants and Peoplethe Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments.

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This digital document is an article from Women's Health Letter, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 917 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: This do-it-yourself therapy costs nothing and can relieve headaches, heartburn, and back pain.
Publication: Women's Health Letter (Newsletter)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 10Issue: 9Page: 6(2)

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This digital document is an article from Environmental Nutrition, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 795 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Feel the burn? 12 tips to douse the fire of heartburn.
Author: Catherine Golub
Publication: Environmental Nutrition (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 30Issue: 1Page: 2

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on July 15, 2000. The length of the article is 3058 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Heartburn: Trivial Symptoms or Serious Prognosticator?
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 15, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 14Page: 4

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