Digestive symptoms eased
After years of misery, life is now far more comfortable for Helen
GASTROINTESTINAL disorders account for a quarter of all visits to GP surgeries. Helen Moore (pictured), 49, is an artist and sculptor who has suffered from upper gastrointestinal discomfort for decades. She says: ‘My digestive system has played up since I was young, but in my 20s I noticed symptoms were often linked with periods of anxiety.’ Helen explains: ‘My father passed away five years ago and they flared up again. ‘I just couldn’t face taking the pills that the doctor prescribed, so looked for an alternative on the internet, came across silicic acid gel and decided to give it a try. ‘After taking silicic acid gel three times a day for three days, I started feeling that I could get on with life again. Even the daily gnawing feeling in my stomach was alleviated. In fact, taking silicic acid gel has improved all of my upper gastrointestinal symptoms. ‘I had got to the stage where I didn’t want to go out as I was so anxious about suffering an attack of digestive discomfort. I never felt right and was always fatigued and worried, so it destroyed my confidence. ‘It stopped me living life to the full — I just didn’t want to go anywhere, felt lousy and an attack could last a day, a week or even two weeks. I went through all these years of misery, but now daily life is much more comfortable.’ Silicic acid in a colloidal and hydrated gel forms a protective and soothing coating over the lining of the stomach and intestines. The gel binds with irritants and toxic substances, removing them naturally out of the body. Silicic acid can also bind with gases and reduce excess acidity which can reduce flatulence. Users of silicic acid gel typically report relief from their symptoms — they feel in control of their lives again and are able to exercise, take simple trips to the shops, and accept invitations to family events that would once have been impossible. Silicic acid in a colloidal gel form can be purchased from Boots, Tesco, Holland & Barrett, Lloyds Pharmacy and independent pharmacies and health stores.