needcurefast wrote:I finally found out the source of my bad breath after 5 years. My bad breath is definitely coming from the stomach due to acid reflux and I got tested for Helicobacter pylori it came back negative. Although it still comes from the stomach. My symptoms are constipation, indigestion, feels like food stuck in throat, inflammation in the esophagus. How do get rid of it if it's coming from the stomach?
According to the information you provided, which is kind of short but could be sufficient, it sounds like you're lacking stomach acid.
Stomach acid is the first step of digestion. When you have insufficient stomach acid (aka HydroChloric Acid or HCl), this happens:
1. Your meal doesn't break down to little pieces. The acid dissolves and melts the foods. It's IMMENSELY important for digestion.
2. The HCl kills bacteria. Lack of HCl = Bacteria flourish. That causes gas. Lots of gas.
3. Your food can't pass from the stomach to the duodenum before it reaches a low enough pH (becomes acidic enough). That what causes the feeling of stuckness in your throat.
4. When stomach HCl is insufficient, the liver will not secrete enough Bile, and the pancreas will not secrete enough insulin/enzymes. This will cause more bloating and discomfort.
5. The above will cause constipation - the food absorption and indigestion makes the whole system slow down. Constipation is really bad, since you can't release enough toxins, and your liver gets overloaded.
Bad breath is just a symptoms of your indigestion. Cure your indigestion, and cure your bad breath. Period.
That's how I rolled.
I have two tips:
1. Don't buy HCl capsules. They didn't work for me.
What I found out through study - fresh squeezed lemon with some fresh water (not tap) - with every meal.
10% lemon juice
90% water
1 cup with each meal.
You make juice for 2-3 days in a big bottle. You'll need about 500ml a day.
The acids in the lemon juice (citric acid) will replace your HCl, and your system will quickly rejuvenate.
2. Don't mix proteins with other foods other than really simple cooked carbs.
Don't mix proteins and fruit.
Don't mix proteins with fresh veggies.
Don't mix proteins with sugar.
You may mix proteins with potatoes, rice, whole rice, sweet potatoes, high quality wholesome bread, etc.
I changed my lifestyle by bits and pieces. Take one step at a time to adjust, and you'll cure pretty quickly. It's just a matter of time and effort.
If you decide you must get better - you will.