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Taranaki Daily News, 13 June 1917, Page 7

SPECIALIST EXPLAINS CAUSE OF STOMACH TROUBLE. VALUABLE ADVICE TO SUFFERERS. "There are many different forms of stomach trouble," said a well-known specialist recently, "hut practically all are traceable to excessive acidity and food fermentation. That is why the results obtained from the use of drugs are usually so disappointing. Admitting fermentation and consequent acidity of the fod contents to be the underlying cause of most forms of indigestion, it naturally follows that the use of a reliable' antacid, such as bisurated magnesia which is so frequently prescribed by physicians, will produce {Setter results than drugs or combination of' drugs. Accordingly I almost invariably advise those who complain of digestive trouble to get some bisuratcd magnesia (note the name carefully, as other forms are not so suitable for this purpose) from their chemist, and take half a teaspoon'M of the powder, or two 5-grain compressed tablets, with a little water after meals. This, by immediately neutralising the acid and Stopping the fermentation, removes the ' ;ausa of the trouble and insures normal <auid healthy, djffastioi."