Heartburn Bundle

The Basics

Dr. Lipman's comprehensive plan to defeat the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion also protects against the potentially damaging effects of acid reducing drugs, including damage to the intestinal lining, poor nutrient absorption, disturbed gut microflora, and weakened immunity.

How to take it

GI Calm - 2 capsules twice daily on an empty stomach
GI Herbal Formula - 1 capsule twice daily on an empty stomach
Probiotic Powder - 1 teaspoon a day with water (or 2 half teaspoons twice a day)

Take the supplement bundle for 30 days. Creating a healthier digestive environment is highly rewarding, but slightly different for each of us, and some may need to extend the plan for another four weeks. Once you've restored upper GI health and function, maintain it with a daily probiotic.

What to eat

Follow the Be Well Cleanse diet, plus avoid garlic and onions. Avoid eating processed and packaged foods. Focus on fortifying and nourishing your body with fresh wholesome foods and check out the acid-reducing tips below.

GI Calm

GI Calm combines gut building botanical extracts and essential nutrients to boost the body’s ability to soothe, repair and regenerate the lining of the esophagus and the intestinal tract.

GI Herbal Formula

GI Herbal Formula is a botanical blend to beat back bad belly bacteria and promote a healthier balance of gut microflora. This creates a stronghold for good digestion, improved overall gastric function and in the long run, vigorous immunity.

Probiotics

Probiotic Powder provides 5 of the most stable and viable “good bacteria” that are critical for healthier digestion, improved gastro function in general, stronger immunity, optimal vitamin absorption and better overall health.

Please Note

Your probiotics will be sent in a refrigerated cooler pack with cold packs. Cold packs may melt during shipping which should not affect product integrity, as the probiotics have been stored in refrigerators at our warehouse and are manufactured with overages to ensure label potency when exposed to higher temperatures. The probiotics should be refrigerated upon arrival, but no need to be concerned if the ice packs are melted.

Acid-Reducing Tips

• Avoid acid-reducing drugs, both prescription and over the counter – they deplete the body of the natural acids that are essential for proper digestion.
• Take Swedish Bitters: dissolve 1- 3 tablespoons into an 8 oz. glass of water and drink 15 minutes before eating to get digestive juices flowing and aid in healthy digestion.
• Stop smoking. Smoking weakens the valve between the esophagus and the stomach, allowing acid to flow back up and cause irritation and burn.
• Eat small, frequent meals rather than large ones to avoid putting pressure on your stomach and increasing the chance of reflux.
• Eat slowly to ensure proper digestion of food.
• Avoid restrictive clothing, which can also add unnecessary pressure on your stomach.
• Avoid eating 2-3 hours prior to bedtime so that digestion is well underway before you lie down.
• Elevate your chest with an extra pillow or rolled up towel while you sleep to help keep acid where it belongs – in your stomach.

Contents

GI Calm - 120 vegetarian capsules, 2 bottles of 60 capsules
GI Herbal Formula - 60 vegetarian capsules
Probiotic Powder - 120 grams or 30, 1 teaspoon servings

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Product Ingredients

GI CALM

Directions

As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules twice daily, between or with meals or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Formulated to exclude wheat, yeast, soy, gluten, eggs, dairy, artificial colors, flavors, sugars or preservatives.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark place. Natural color, size and shape may vary between lots. Keep out of the reach of children

Manufactured in an NSF certified GMP registered facility.

 

GI HERBAL FORMULA

Directions

As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule twice a day between meals or as directed by your health care practitioner.

If you experience any stomach discomfort, take the capsules with meals.

Formulated to exclude wheat, yeast, soy, gluten, eggs, dairy, artificial colors, flavors, sugars or preservatives.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark place. Natural color, size and shape may vary between lots. Keep out of the reach of children.

Manufactured in an NSF certified GMP registered facility.

 

PROBIOTIC POWDER

Directions

As a dietary supplement, take 1 teaspoon daily ( or 2 half teaspoons twice a day) or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Formulated to exclude gluten, dairy, corn, yeast, soy, artificial sugars, flavors, colors and preservatives.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark place. Refrigerate to ensure maximum potency and shelf life. Organism potency decreases slowly and can accelerate through exposure to heat, humidity or direct sunlight.

Natural color, taste and texture may vary between lots.

Manufactured in an NSF certified GMP registered facility.

 

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Research

GI HERBAL FOMULA

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GI CALM

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Zinc L-carnosine protects against mucosal injury in portal hypertensive gastropathy through induction of heat shock protein 72.
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J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Nov;21(11):1669-74.
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Life Sci. 2006 Nov 10;79(24):2245-50. Epub 2006 Aug 2.
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Bactericidal activity of Pistacia lentiscus mastic gum against Helicobacter pylori.
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Effect of inulin on the human gut microbiota: stimulation of Bifidobacterium adolescentis and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus LAP5 able to inhibit the Salmonella choleraesuis invasion to the human Caco-2 epithelial cell.
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