This book is highly informative. It describes digestion/ stomach acid process, ideal acid level(s), numerous disorders / symptoms of too low of stomach acid, and why ACID BLOCKERS are actually TOXIC / DANGEROUS (like Prilosec / Tums) to ingest regularly or indefinitely.
This book also describes how you (the reader) can remedy most of the disorders naturally which are associated with low stomach acid, and if not what tests to take, what to ask your doctor or gastroenterologist, and where / whom to contact for referral.
Some disorders covered are: Heartburn, Reflux, GERD, Pernicious anemia , Asthma, Rheumatoid arthritis, Depression, Acne rosacea, Celiac disease, Diabetes I, Graves' disease, Lupus, Osteoporosis, Multiple sclerosis, Macular degeneration, plus many more.
This book is valuable to the individual that wants answers to UNRESOLVED personal digestive health questions and / or related symptoms or wants to be independent of the OVER-PRICED pharmaceutical (toxic) legal drugs which seem create additional health problems and require more drugs, which in turn creates an endless money pit for the individual and BIG profits for the drug companies.

This is an incredibly helpful book. Not only do the authors explain just how the stomach and GI system is supposed to work, they make a stunning case for how 21st century pharmaceutically-driven medical practice is completely off course when it comes to treating common digestive problems. The authors offer a range of good practical suggestions on how to manage your symptoms while encouraging your stomach to function normally again.

I suffered from heartburn for 20 years and had the symptoms of low stomach acid for 5 or more years which was never properly diagnosed. Since reading this book and following the authors' advice, I have not taken any stomach acid suppressors for over a year now--I now have no heartburn, no gas, and no pain. Yes, it's possible! Do yourself a huge favor and read this book.

A great, great book. I stopped taking my Prevacid before I finished the second chapter. Dr. Wright exposes how the medical profession treats the problem of a little bit of stomach acid in the wrong place (your esophagus) by almost completely neutralizing your stomach acid with powerful drugs. But without stomach acid, you can't absorb nutrients properly, and you can't prevent bacteria growth in your stomach! Thank God I found this book, or I would have taken those pills forever, and my symptoms weren't even that bad. I needed to change a few eating habits, not get rid of stomach acid forever. I was honestly taken aback that doctors could be so ignorant of the importance of stomach acid for your health, and so willing to casually prescribe a powerful (and profitable) pill to simply make the symptoms go away without treating the cause.

The title of this book is a bit deceptive. The authors use a combination of exisiting medical literature, clinical experience, and common sense to make the point that a stomach that is not functioning properly is associated not just with stomach problems, but with many other medical problems as well (e.g., depression, autoimmune diseases, asthma). If you only read one book about health or nutrition in your life, this should be the book you read. My only criticism of this book is that although they provide links to organizations with doctors who might test your stomach function, there is no link to any list of doctors who definitely will do so.

I'm 32 and have had heartburn since I was a teenager. I controlled it with TUMS. A year ago I finally went to a GI doctor and he immediately prescribed Prevacid. It worked great. I could eat anything, even my favorite pepperoni pizza. After a year on the drug I decided to quit cold turkey. I didn't want to have to take this drug the rest of my life especially after hearing some of the possible long term side effects (stomach tumors). I had horrendous heartburn non stop for 2 weeks. I stuck with only Tums to help ease the pain. I got to thinking that something else might be going on. I called my sister who worked at an allergy clinic. She had me come in to speak with the doctor. He ordered Food Allergy tests. Sure enough... Dairy, Tomatoes, Corn, Peanuts. At about the same time, I found this book. This book explains why that it is very probable that I got these food allergies from STOMACH ACID SUPPRESSION. It also explains why I could have low stomach acid which might be the cause of my GERD. It could also explain why I have had acne since I was a teenager. It's all exposed in this wonderful book. This is no joke... I now believe I will find out soon when I get my allergies under control that STOMACH ACID IS GOOD FOR YOU!!!