by ghchealth on Tue Mar 14, 2006 6:56 pm
Nausea is a potential side-effect for Protonix according to their online information. Natural remedies for nausea include fresh ginger, tea or capsules of ginger extract may work as well, and also peppermint oil. The oil can be rubbed on the palms of the hands and inhaled or diffused into the room. These may help with some of the symptoms of nausea but probably not address any of the root problems.
For anyone that is experience difficulties with the digestive tract, we always recommend that they perform a colon cleanse with Oxy-Powder as well as a liver and gallbladder flush with Super Phos 30. Following is an article by Dr. Group that addresses the topic of indigestion. Many of the suggestions that it contains may be very helpful to you. Please keep in mind, too, that decreased stomach acid can also leave you more open to bacterial infection; you may consider working with your doctor to find if there is another option that you can try beside a proton-pump inhibitor like Protonix.
Indigestion-Treatment
Author: Edward F. Group III, D.C., Ph.D, N.D.,CCN
Treatment
The best prevention is by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The following lifestyle changes may help alleviate your symptoms:
Diet
Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Having an empty stomach can sometimes produce signs and symptoms similar to those of nonulcer dyspepsia. Nothing but acid in your stomach may make you feel sick. Try eating a small snack, such as a cracker or a piece of fruit. Avoid skipping meals. Avoid large meals and overeating. Eat smaller meals more frequently.
Avoid trigger foods. Some foods may trigger the symptoms of nonulcer dyspepsia, such as fatty and spicy foods, carbonated beverages, caffeine and alcohol. Avoid consuming more than three caffeinated beverages a day.
Chew your food slowly and thoroughly. Allow time for leisurely meals.
Limit beverages during meals. If you feel full early on during the meal, restrict your intake of beverages.
Take steps to avoid excessive air. To reduce excess gas and belching, refrain from activities that result in excessive air swallowing, such as smoking, eating rapidly, chewing gum and drinking carbonated beverages.
Don't lie down right after a meal. Wait to lie down until at least two hours after eating.
Maintain a healthy weight. Excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus.
Stress
Create a calm environment at mealtime. This may help relieve stress-related dyspepsia.
Identify current stressors in your life. Learn how to manage your stress by exercising and listening to soothing music.
Learn and practice relaxation techniques. These may include relaxed breathing, meditation, yoga, and progressive muscle relaxation.
Pursue relaxing activities. Spend time doing things you enjoy, such as hobbies or sports.
Fatigue
Find the right mix. Balance your rest and activity.
Try to have a bedtime routine. When possible, go to bed and get up at the same times each day.
Sleep only as much as you need. Get enough sleep so that you feel refreshed, but avoid getting too much sleep.
Take time each day to relax. Find a few minutes just for you.
Pace yourself. Don't try doing too much at one time.
Exercise
Talk to your doctor. Get your doctor's advice before beginning a new exercise routine.
Take it easy at first. Start your exercise program gradually.
Get regular physical activity. Aim for at least 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of many chronic diseases.
Don't exercise immediately after eating. Give your stomach time to settle.
There are also certain herbs that if taken on a regular basis can help resolve stomach problems like nonulcer dyspepsia. These include:
Arsenicum album: This remedy may be helpful if a person feels anxious, restless yet exhausted, and is worse from the smell and sight of food.
Bryonia: When this remedy is needed, the stomach feels heavy, with rising acid and a bitter or sour taste.
Carbo vegetabilis: Sour belching bringing only small relief, burning pain in the stomach and abdomen, and flatulence after eating may be helped by taking this remedy.
Colocynthis: Cutting, cramping pain in the stomach and abdomen, with relief from hard pressure or from doubling over, will be helped with this remedy.
Lycopodium: This remedy is useful for many digestive troubles.
Natrum carbonicum: This remedy can be helpful to mild people who have trouble digesting and assimilating many foods and have to stay on restricted diets.
Natrum phosphoricum: A sour taste in the mouth, an acid or burning sensation in the stomach, sour vomiting, regurgitated bits of food, and a yellow coating on the tongue are all indications for this remedy.
Nux vomica: This remedy is very useful for indigestion and for those who overindulge in stimulants, food, and alcohol.
Phosphorus: Burning pain in the stomach that feels better from eating ice cream or other cold, refreshing foods may find relief with this remedy.
Pulsatilla: Indigestion that is worse from eating rich and fatty foods, with a feeling of a lump in the esophagus.
Supplement Recommendations
Oxy-Powder - Take according to label. Cleans out the digestive tract and promotes healing.
Zymitol - Take according to label. Aids in the breakdown of protein. Important for combating gas and bloating.
Latero-Flora - Take according to label. Probiotic necessary for normal digestion.
Garlic - Take 1 mashed clove daily. Aids in digestion and destroys toxic bacteria in the bowel.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Take according to label. Aids in digestive function.
B-Complex - 100 mg of each 3 times daily. Essential for digestion.
HCL - Take 1 capsule before meal. If heatburn occurs then stop taking taking HCL. Adds necessary acid to stomach.
R Pur Aloe - Take 1/4 cup on empty stomach morning and night. Helps gastrointestinal symptoms.
Ginger - Good for nausea.
Papaya - Contains papain. Good source of beneficial enzyme.
Limit intake of lentils, peanuts and soybeans. They contain an enzyme inhibitor.
Chew food thoroughly. Digestion begins in the mouth.
Do not drink liquids while eating as this dilutes the stomach juices and prevent adequate digestion.
