Back in control with silicic acid
GASTROINTESTINAL disorders account for 25 per cent of all visits to GP surgeries. For some people, the unpredictability of an attack leaves them too anxious to leave the home, in case they can’t get to a toilet quickly enough to prevent an accident while out. Symptoms can start in childhood and worsen during periods of anxiety, bringing feelings of lethargy and fatigue. Helen Moore, aged 45, an artist and sculptor, says: ‘After my father passed away two years ago, my digestive system seemed to rebel and the symptoms I had experienced since childhood really flared up. Some days I was so fatigued that I felt like I had no energy at all. ‘It stopped me living life — I just didn’t want to go anywhere, felt lousy and a painful attack could last a day, or a week or two.’ It’s vital to have gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms investigated and diagnosed by a qualified medical professional. So Helen saw her doctor, who prescribed medication. But she didn’t continue with it because of concern about the side effects. Helen went online to see if there was something natural she could take, and came across a silicic acid gel. It didn’t seem to have any side effects and so she decided to give it a try. ‘After taking silicic acid three times on the first two days, I could move again. On the third day, I finally felt that I could get on with life. I just kept feeling better and better. I used to wake up every day with a gnawing feeling in my stomach and that has now gone completely. ‘Taking silicic acid gel has saved me and changed my life 100 per cent for the better. With this natural gel, I suddenly feel like a new person.’ As early as the Fifties, research showed that silicic acid could be beneficial in relieving a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. Users of silicic acid gel typically report relief from their symptoms, particularly diarrhoea, stomach ache, bloating and nausea. They feel in control of their life again and able to exercise, take simple trips to the shops, and accept invitations to family events. Silicic acid was recently developed for daily use in a colloidal gel form and can be purchased from Boots and independent pharmacies.