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Otago Witness, Issue 3111, 29 October 1913, Page 32

STOMACH TROUBLES DJU’E TO ACIDITY. SO SAYS EMINENT SPECIALIST. * So-called stomach troubles, euch as indigestion, wind, stomach-ache, and 'inability to retain food, instead of indicating that the stomach is out of order, are in nine cases out of 10 simply evidence that fermentation is' taking place in the food contents of the stomach, caushig the formation of gas and acids. Wind distends the stomach and causes that full, oppressive feeling sometime's known as heartburn, while the acid irritates and inflames the delicate lining of the stomach. The stomach, however, is not at fault. The trouble lies entirely in the fermenting food. Such fermentation is unnatural, and acid formation is not only unnatural, but may involve the most serious consequences if not prevented. To prevent or stop fermentation of the food contents of the stomach and to neutralise the acid and render it bland and harmless, half a teaspoonful of bisurated magnesia, probably the best and most effective antacid known, should bo taken in .a quarter of a glass of hot or cold water immediately after eating, or whenever wind or acidity is felt. This stops the fermentation and neutralises tho acidity in a few' moments. Fermentation, wind, and acidity are dangerous .and unnecessary. Sjtop or prevent thejn by the use of a proper antacid, such as hisuratod magnesia, which can be obtained from any chemist, and thus enable the stomach to do its work properly without being hindered by poisonotw gas and dangerous acids. -M. F. P.-tAdvt.]