Good digestion is the foundation of health and wellness. The old adage: “you are what you eat” is only partially true. The statement “you are what you digest and assimilate” is actually more accurate.

Heidelberg Test

Eating wholesome, nutrient rich foods will have little health benefit if you are not able to absorb those nutrients. At the Ash Center, we test our patients with a non-invasive gastric analysis test, known as the “Heidelberg capsule test.”

Measuring Stomach Acidity

By swallowing a small capsule in our office and waiting 45 minutes to one hour, we are able to measure your level of stomach acid. In my experience, 95% of patients with digestive problems actually have inadequate stomach acid rather than too much.

Antacids May Be Part of the Problem

It’s extremely unfortunately that many patients take antacids or acid blockers mistakenly believing that they have too much acid in their stomachs. Yet, it is imperative to have enough stomach acid in order to digest the foods you eat and absorb the nutrients.