Well, you have no idea how glad I am to hear that. I’m not glad you
were so sick, mind you, but I’m glad I’m not the only one. It
does feel like morning sickness, doesn’t it? Just awful. I look
forward to the light at the end of the tunnel. I saw an osteopath
about a month ago for my back, and when he put his hand on my stomach

he said, “You’re full of toxins.” Well, that explained why I was
feeling so poorly. I’d already checked into the Type O diet but
hadn’t started it yet. After being told I was “full of toxins” I
started the O program the next day. I guess it makes sense that I’m
feeling so awful now as my body detoxifies.
My mom sent me a wonderful book that has some very helpful
information about how to treat indigestion naturally, among other
things. It’s a 600-page book loaded with great information. I
thought I’d share some of the info. with the list. Feedback/opinions
welcome.
The book is called “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” (second
edition) and you can get it just about anywhere. The INDIGESTION
(Dyspepsia) section explains that indigestion may be a symptom of a
disorder, or a disorder in itself. It gives a good description of
how I’m feeling right now, and lists foods that are irritating to the
digestive tract: alcohol, vinegar, caffeine, greasy/spicy/refined
foods.
It talks about HCI (hydrochloric acid) and says insufficient amounts
of HCI can cause indigestion. You can determine if you need more HCI
by taking a tablespoon of lemon juice. If this makes your
indigestion go away, you need more stomach acid. If it makes your
symptoms worse, you have too much acid and should avoid HCI. (It
just about made me throw up so I won’t be taking any additional HCI.
Anyway, here are the nutrients it says are very important (obviously
Type O’s will want to examine the labels carefully for avoids):
1) Aerobic 07 from Aerobic Life Industries - 9 drops in water once daily.
Controls putrefying action of bacteria in the bowel.
2) Aloe Vera Juice (it says in the beginning of the book that some
people cannot tolerate this, so I’ll just skip the rest.)
3) Aerobic Bulk Cleanse (ABC) from Aerobic Life Industries - 1
tablespoon in liquid upon arising. Take separately from other
supplements and medications. Colon cleansers that aid in normal stool
formation.
4) Proteolytic enzymes or Infla-Zyme Forte from American Biologics or
pancreatin - as directed on label, with each meal. Take 1/2 the
recommended dose with snacks. To aid in the breakdown of protein for
proper absorption. Important for combating gas and bloating. (Not for
children!)
Important:
5) Acidophilus - as directed on label, 1/2 hour before each meal.
Necessary for normal digestion. Use a non-dairy formula such as
Neo-Flora from New Chapter. Contains both garlic and acidophilus.
Milk free and heat resistant.
6) Garlic (Kyolic) - 2 capsules 3 times a day with meals. Aids in
digestion and destroys unwanted bacteria in the bowel.
7) Vitamin B complex - 100 mg 3 times daily. Plus extra B1 (50 mg. 3
times daily) and B12 (1,000 mcg twice daily.) Enhances production of
HCI. Important for proper digestion. Use a lozenge or sublingual form.
Helpful:
L-Carnatine - as directed. Carries fat into the cells for
breakdown into energy.
9) Lecithin granules - 1 tablespoon 3 times daily, before meals. Or
capsules (1,200 mg 3 times daily, before meals.) Or lipotropic
factors (as directed.) Fat emulsifiers that aid in the breakdown of
fats.
10) L-Methionine - as directed, on an empty stomach. Take with water
or juice, not with milk. Take with 50 mg Vitamin B6 and 100mg Vitamin
C for better absorption. A potent liver detoxifier.
11) Multienzyme complex - as directed. To improve digestion. Do not
use a formula containing HCI.
And then it lists some herbs that may be helpful:
1) Acid-Ease from Prevail Corporation - an herbal formula that aids
in the breakdown and assimilation of foods, and also contains natural
plant enzymes to ease heartburn.
2) Alfalfa (an avoid) supplies needed Vitamin K and trace minerals.
Liquid or tablet.
3) Aloe very juice. Previously mentioned.
4) Anise seeds can help relieve a sour stomach. Chew the whole seeds
or grind them and sprinkle on food.
5) Catnip, chamomile, fennel, fenugreek, goldenseal, papaya, and
peppermint are all good for indigestion. (Do not use chamomile on an
ongoing basis, and avoid it completely if you are allergic to
ragweed. Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more
than one week, do not use it during pregnancy, and use it with
caution if you are allergic to ragweed.)
6) Ginger is a time-honored remedy for nausea.
7) A few sprigs of fresh parsley, or 1/4 teaspoon of dried, taken
with a glass of warm water, can help relieve indigestion.
Slippery elm is good for inflammation of the colon; use it as an
enema for fast relief.
Some of the recommendations listed:
- Consume well-balanced meals with plenty of fiber-rich foods such as
fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- Include in the diet fresh papaya and fresh pineapple. These are
good sources of beneficial digestive enzymes.
- Add acidophilus to the diet.
- For gas, bloating and heartburn, try brown rice and/or barley
broth. Use 5 parts water to 1 part grain, and boil the mixture,
uncovered, for 10 minutes. Then put the lid on and simmer for 55
minutes more. Strain and cool the liquid. Sip this throughout the day.
- Limit your intake of lentils, peanuts, and soybeans (!). They
contain an enzyme inhibitor.
- For upper gastrointestinal gas, take pancreatin. For lower GI gas,
take supplemental trace minerals. If you have gas, use the juice of
one fresh lemon in a quart of lukewarm water as an enema to balance
the body’s pH. If gas is constant for days, use a bifidus enema. This
should relieve the problem within hours.
- Avoid bakery products, beans, caffeine, carbonated beverages,
citrus juices, fried and fatty foods, pasta, peppers, potato chips
and other snack foods, red meat, refined carbohydrates (sugar),
tomatoes, and salty or spicy foods.
- Do not eat dairy products, junk foods, or processed foods. These
cause excess mucus formation, which results in inadequate digestion
of protein.
(There’s a lot more, but I’ll stop here.)
A few considerations:
- Drinking the juice of a lemon in a cup of water first thing in the
morning is good for healing and for purifying the blood.
- Exercise, such as brisk walking or stretching, aids the digestive
process. The herbal formula Tum-Ease from New Chapter also enhances
digestion.
- Many people take antacids to relieve the discomfort of indigestion
and heartburn, but these medications may actually make matters worse.
Antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach, preventing proper
digestion and interfering with the absorption of nutrients. This only
leads to continued indigestion. Antacids are useless for gas and
bloating. (Plus most of them contain aluminum!)
The book also suggests that if you have chronic indigestion, you look
into food allergies.
Sorry this post was so long…I thought it might be helpful to
others. I wonder if my kitties would mind if I borrowed some of
their catnip… Lynn

Just want to jot a quick note- you are definitely not a rarity with this.
A while back I ate wheat for a couple days after being off it for months (no, I’m ot sure what came over me!!)but, anyway, I got so sick and nauseous–majorly in the morning (not pregnant, thank you) and even so terribly throughout the day that, while driving, I just wanted to pull over and tap a nap, I felt SOOO sick.
In my case, my sinuses got inflamed, as well. It was absolutely horrendous. Well, needless to say, I’ve no temptation for wheat or corn any longer- whew!
My advice is HOLD ON…as the goo washes out, and it will, your outlook will improve.

Best Wishes,

Heidi