"I thought I’d update you on the progress of my baby girl . After we spoke I took her off the conventional medication, as you anticipated, she did cry for two days, but, by the third day she started to calm down. I then slowly introduced the reduced dosage of Siberian Pine Nut Oil, DIGESTIVE REMEDY and then went on to the treatment dosage you advised me on (based on her weight etc). I can’t believe how much better and happier she is, she seems to be getting stronger by the day and has even started sleeping longer at night. Thanks for all the advice. P.S. I have been taking 5ml a day and my stomach also seems to have settled down."
Corinne Stilles, Cape Town
babies and pregnancy
PREGNANCY AND HEARTBURN
The Other Option’s Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is 100% natural, cold pressed pine nut oil. It contains pinolenic acid, vitamin E, essential fatty acids and traces of vitamin A (making it safe to use during pregnancy), iodine, iron and zinc.
Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY helps to stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, thus restoring the natural balance of the digestive system. Pinolenic acid helps to strengthen and repair the stomach’s digestive mucosal lining, assists with food digestion and prevents fermentation, which often leads to a build up of acid and gas.
Why do some pregnant women suffer from heartburn?
During pregnancy, the placenta produces the hormone progesterone which relaxes the uterus muscles. It also relaxes the valve that separates the oesophagus from the stomach which results in gastric acids seeping back up into the oesophagus causing heartburn. A growing baby can also crowd the abdomen pushing stomach acids back up into the oesophagus. Another contributing factor is an acidic diet which further causes some pregnant women to suffer from heartburn.
BABIES AND REFLUX
Just as Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY helps adults with heartburn, it has also been shown to help babies with reflux. More than half of all babies experience reflux in the first three months. Some will continue to experience reflux up to 24 months.
Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY helps to reduce the occurrence and severity of reflux in babies and can be given to infants from 12 weeks old. It should be administered in its undiluted form using an eye dropper.
Before attempting to give your baby Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY please contact Sophia or Cali at The Other Option.
Some tips on improving your baby’s digestion:
- Ensure that the baby is upright when eating
- Ensure that the baby (and you!) are relaxed whilst eating
- Encourage your baby to eat slowly
- Keep your baby upright after eating
- Take your time when burping your baby to ensure that your baby is wind free.
Prolonged use of antacids can increase the risk of food allergies
According to Professor Erika Jensen-Jarolim and colleagues at the University of Vienna, regular use of antacids can increase the risk of food allergies. Medications that reduce acid secretion OR neutralize the acidity within the stomach may set up a situation where harmless food proteins become potential allergens, which can then trigger an immune system response resulting in an allergic reaction.
Although Professor Jensen-Jarolim's study was conducted on adults using a H2-receptor-blocker, these findings have important implications for infants, who by the very nature of their young age have immature digestive and immune systems, which increases the risk of food allergies developing.
PINE NUT ALLERGY?
Pine nuts are seeds and an allergic reaction is rare. However, should you or your partner have any family history of nut allergies, asthma, eczema or hay fever, your child has a higher risk of developing a nut allergy. The presence of a nut allergy increases the risk of an allergic reaction to pine nuts, and sufferers are advised to also stay away from all seeds.
Together with the University of Cape Town’s Allergy Centre, The Other Option has identified 3 simple and precautionary allergy steps to ensure your baby does not have a negative allergic reaction to Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY.
Please contact Sophia or Cali at The Other Option for more information regarding these 3 simple steps.
Antacids, PPI’s and H2 blockers
- Antacids are alkaline based and are used to neutralize the acid in the stomach
- PPIs & H2 Blockers suppress the body’s natural secretion of gastric juices
Pinolenic Acid
Pinolenic acid is a triple unsaturated fatty acid which works as a powerful anti-inflammatory. The Other Option’s Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is rich in pinolenic acid. Siberian Pine Nuts contain the richest source of pinolenic acid of ALL the pine nut species.
"I thought I’d update you on the progress of my baby girl . After we spoke I took her off the conventional medication, as you anticipated, she did cry for two days, but, by the third day she started to calm down. I then slowly introduced the reduced dosage of Siberian Pine Nut Oil, DIGESTIVE REMEDY and then went on to the treatment dosage you advised me on (based on her weight etc). I can’t believe how much better and happier she is, she seems to be getting stronger by the day and has even started sleeping longer at night. Thanks for all the advice. P.S. I have been taking 5ml a day and my stomach also seems to have settled down."
Corinne Stilles, Cape Town
babies and pregnancy
PREGNANCY AND HEARTBURN
The Other Option’s Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is 100% natural, cold pressed pine nut oil. It contains pinolenic acid, vitamin E, essential fatty acids and traces of vitamin A (making it safe to use during pregnancy), iodine, iron and zinc.
Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY helps to stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, thus restoring the natural balance of the digestive system. Pinolenic acid helps to strengthen and repair the stomach’s digestive mucosal lining, assists with food digestion and prevents fermentation, which often leads to a build up of acid and gas.
Why do some pregnant women suffer from heartburn?
During pregnancy, the placenta produces the hormone progesterone which relaxes the uterus muscles. It also relaxes the valve that separates the oesophagus from the stomach which results in gastric acids seeping back up into the oesophagus causing heartburn. A growing baby can also crowd the abdomen pushing stomach acids back up into the oesophagus. Another contributing factor is an acidic diet which further causes some pregnant women to suffer from heartburn.
BABIES AND REFLUX
Just as Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY helps adults with heartburn, it has also been shown to help babies with reflux. More than half of all babies experience reflux in the first three months. Some will continue to experience reflux up to 24 months.
Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY helps to reduce the occurrence and severity of reflux in babies and can be given to infants from 12 weeks old. It should be administered in its undiluted form using an eye dropper.
Before attempting to give your baby Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY please contact Sophia or Cali at The Other Option.
Some tips on improving your baby’s digestion:
- Ensure that the baby is upright when eating
- Ensure that the baby (and you!) are relaxed whilst eating
- Encourage your baby to eat slowly
- Keep your baby upright after eating
- Take your time when burping your baby to ensure that your baby is wind free.
Prolonged use of antacids can increase the risk of food allergies
According to Professor Erika Jensen-Jarolim and colleagues at the University of Vienna, regular use of antacids can increase the risk of food allergies. Medications that reduce acid secretion OR neutralize the acidity within the stomach may set up a situation where harmless food proteins become potential allergens, which can then trigger an immune system response resulting in an allergic reaction.
Although Professor Jensen-Jarolim's study was conducted on adults using a H2-receptor-blocker, these findings have important implications for infants, who by the very nature of their young age have immature digestive and immune systems, which increases the risk of food allergies developing.
PINE NUT ALLERGY?
Pine nuts are seeds and an allergic reaction is rare. However, should you or your partner have any family history of nut allergies, asthma, eczema or hay fever, your child has a higher risk of developing a nut allergy. The presence of a nut allergy increases the risk of an allergic reaction to pine nuts, and sufferers are advised to also stay away from all seeds.
Together with the University of Cape Town’s Allergy Centre, The Other Option has identified 3 simple and precautionary allergy steps to ensure your baby does not have a negative allergic reaction to Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY.
Please contact Sophia or Cali at The Other Option for more information regarding these 3 simple steps.
Antacids, PPI’s and H2 blockers
- Antacids are alkaline based and are used to neutralize the acid in the stomach
- PPIs & H2 Blockers suppress the body’s natural secretion of gastric juices
Pinolenic Acid
Pinolenic acid is a triple unsaturated fatty acid which works as a powerful anti-inflammatory. The Other Option’s Siberian Pine Nut Oil DIGESTIVE REMEDY is rich in pinolenic acid. Siberian Pine Nuts contain the richest source of pinolenic acid of ALL the pine nut species.