Celine writes:

Without  enough saliva from chewing and HCL in the stomach, neither carbs 
nor proteins  can digest properly. These undigested proteins can incline us 
toward  developing allergies. There are ways to test for HCL production and 
ways to  increase production using HCL/pepsin caps, herbs or drinking apple 
cider  vinegar, or lemon juice in water, as well as eating kale,chard, 
spinach, and a  few other foods. The mother may also benefit from acupuncture to 
help improve  her digestion which might have the added benefit of not 
exposing baby to  anything potentially allergenic. 

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I was going to mention Zinc levels, but thanks Celine for covering that and 
 the HCL and more contributions so thoroughly. So fascinating, so helpful ( 
 and wish I had known this years ago when working with a family also told 
the  Elemental AIM was the only solution....) Mom really fought through, 
trying so  many things, but wow we are also learning!
Thanks again,
 
Peace,
Judy



Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA
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