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Take time today to listen to the whisper of nature. Be in "awe..." let your inner spirit dance w nature. Seek out something or someone you can take out on a nature adventure. It can be a ocean walk, run in the woods, a bike ride by a river, or go for a "walk about" nature walk... Just get out & connect w nature:) it will lighten & free your spirit:):):) may you be blessed today... Xoxo Kita www.kitafit.com blog

Welcome to training week 20:) This week the theme is NEVER Give Up:) Dig deep keep your chin down, eat clean, sleep 8-10 hours, train w intensity & take time to pray:). On way to crossfit & then boxing:) xoxo :) Kita www.kitafit.com daily blog

Sweet dreams, I pray for my best friend, Lord protect her horse-"jet Holliday" be with him as he heals, bring health & wellness to my dearest mother to be miss Cheri as she heals from surgery:) and bless all of you & may sleep find each of you peacefully & gracefully. Nighty nite:) xoxo kita

Wow mauy Thai was no joke tonight... Trained for 2 hours Sparring was ..... Well how do I say this....very very very hard....I had no mouth guard & no shine pads but everyone was like just try it, we will go light..... Yeah right.... I did ok but wow I totally got rocked..... Learned allot but gosh maybe I'm getting too old to spar 20 year old seasoned fighters....ughhhh I'm on ice & will remain so for the rest of the night. Lesson learned--- when this group of Thai fighters say lets spar light be ready to get in the ring & battle.... Kind of disheartening....Oh well I guess I'm going 2 get better faster then if I just remain on Thai pads/shields. Bummer I'm in allot of pain... I'll suck it up I guess this is what builds humility & character:)))....

To be a "true- authentic artist" one must play in the relm of "Nothingness"...spend time allowing your mind to "drift" calmly on a still lake allow thoughts to "float" & come & go.... This is where inspiration & creation will gently blow kisses to your spirit. This is deep inner knowledge of your true inner authentic artist....this I know... Love to you tonight:) xoxo Kita www.kitafit.com blog

My personal belief is that I would rather have people know that I stood for "Restorative Metabolic Training-- restoring your body through gentle training, letting the mind relax & gently nurturing the spirit, surrounding ourselves w healthy people, clean food choices, & expressing safe boundaries." Go stand today for something-- you have courage deeper then your fear:)))) I know it--- I've lived a life standing up for the underdog:) I am one & I believe in ALL underdogs:))) xoxo you. Www.Kitafit.com blog

We all have made choices in life sometimes we have questioned AND I say if you have grown & bettered yourself & those around you then you have lived a life worth living. Let go of your past- release your pain & surround your spirit w training that will center & sharpen your inner warrior;) I am sending you love:) I'm on way to mauy Thai:)) xoxo

Go to your edge:) Spend time with yourself & reflect on your dreams. Ask yourself "what is my destiny?...What is my legacy?.." and take one step today in that direction:) in these moments you will rebirth your spirit;):):) xoxo

Good morning my beautiful ones:)!!! Welcome to week 19:)))) go for it:) eat clean fuel-- choose energy foods-- look at your food as communicators to your cells & DNA open your codes to ones of wellness, health & vitality:))) xou

Wow today flew by;)))) just got done w mauy Thai:))) w Kru Brian woozers:)))) knee kicks, side roundhouse, spinning reverse elbows:)))), flying knees:))))))) loved it those 2 hours just flew by:)))))))) xoxo

Sweet dreams my beloved souls:)))) this is photo of sunset at Cardiff beach in s.cal it inspires me to say may each of us gently rest our heads on soft pillows & restore our cells, muscles, metabolism, body & spirit. May each of us connect & open our eyes to a brand new week of training ---welcome to week 19:)))) Restore, reboot & revive:) see you on the other side of the moon:) hugs:) xoxo

Josh & I just finished top half & we almost have bottom half of "heavens gate" sticks:) its funny we jammed finally for the first time on the top half for 10 min without one stop--- we joked around & said now we can get married:)))) great team building for partners you really have to work together:)))) then we did forms & then worked on our punching & kicking & boxing drills:))))) now he is doing his "poi" dance he wants to perform for our dojo w fire for KSDI:))) happy Sunday;)

Getting ready for Kaju:) Find something in life you feel a deep connection with... Go back to your childhood & see what used to light you up:) then go out & do it:))) your spirit will soar:) happy Saturday:))))

When the body is tired the mind must take over.... Training my mind & spirit.... Body wants more sleep:) on way to team quest to box:):):) yesterday Josh & I did kickboxing & my hips/abs & arms feel like toast:))))) xoxo happy Friday:)

I'm going to bed... Sooooo exhausted:)))) I have some new clients that are blossoming I feel so greatful to see bodies change- spirits unfold---& mind sets change:)))) I love helping each of you reach your dreams:))) rest peacefully so you can reboot your body-mind & spirit:))) xoxo live your life on the highest frequency you can;))))) now time to reboot:) nite;)

As I put my head down on my pillow to go to sleep I request each of you just one little thing....I want you to know the power of prayer can extend so much healing into the world, tonight my prayer is simple: I pray for those of us who may suffer from depression or deep sadness. My prayer is that your heart be comforted & an angelic force surround you & protect you... You are valuable & bright & amazing & I send you love. You are sensitive & aware....please know what may seem like a curse is a gift... If your down & isolated please be gentle w your sweet soul I want to share w you what has helped me: Sleep, eat protein, exercise gently, take a shower, put on something that makes you smile-- take out that "special" Jewlry or perfume that makes you feel alive... Surround yourself w animals, plants, water or something sacred that reconnects you to you:) Tonight I pray for Junior Seau & his family... Please lets as a fb community help each other & if you are ever feeling alone or sad please do not hesitate to call or email me... I will listen & lend a heart to comfort you. We all have so much beauty & value to give each other. I love you:))) I have walked in many dark valley's & have come through them w battle scares now as tools to help.... Reach out if you ever need a Freind. God bless you... Yes you... My special, beautiful, delicate, wonderful, amazing friend i mean you;) xoxo Kita www.kitafit.com blog

No matter how difficult your situation may be "LOVE YOURSELF OUT OF IT!" love can bring about total miracles & possibilities:):):) Go love on yourself;) Let me know how it works:) Love will open the door you think is slammed shut:) I'm proof:) go love you:) I'm going to go love on me by training Kaju:) what are you up to:)? Xoxo Kita www.kitafit.com blog;)))))

Great morning to all my beautiful ones:))) so many of you are achieving success with your fitness goals I'm so proud of you:) if you haven't started we are on week 18 AND you can still start today:))) it is NEVER to late:))) start today by eliminating soda, drink water or green tea- also cut out corn syrup---- it's in everything start reading your packages:) get out & train:) light & inspiration to you:) xoxo Kita www.kitafit.com blog

Let your calling in life be far GREATER then your fears!!! Stop yourself & ask what your most afraid of... Enfold your spirit to what matters to your heart the most:)))) You ARE ENOUGH!!!! Then train w this in mind--- pick a form of training that pushes you beyond what you think is possible--- soon enough you will see you will be climbing your mountain & stand on top then you will look up & see another assent--- go for it:))) my love is martial arts--KAJUKENBO rocks:) love & light to each of you beautiful ones:))))

Wow just got done working Thai pads w Dustin- 6'4" 250 wow talk about power!!!! Getting ready for level one mauy Thai Certification coming up---Kru Brian said its very very tough!!! I'm training super hard for it:))) Also working my Kaju Palama sets for promotions this is going to be a disciplined month of hard core training:)))))) Thank you God for allowing me to have meet such amazing coaches , teachers, sifu's Phil & sifu Remy & master Lou & Kru Brian :)))) Josh & I are forever grateful:)))

Welcome to week 18:) rise & shine my beauties:) today pick one thing to do to honor your voice --- go for a walk, eat steamed veggies, juice a powerful antioxidant drink, eat clean fuel, stretch --do yoga or Pilates. Just get out there w passion & fire in your soul & reclaim your life & your purpose for being here:) sending tons of love;) on way to boxing @ TQ:) xoxo Kita

Happy Sunday my beauties:))) today rest & relax get your mind, body & spirit prepped for week 18 of total body training:) its never to late to get started email me if you have specific questions or feel stuck:) I want to help you:) be blessed today my warriors:))) xoxo-Kita www.kitafit.com blog

Happy Friday go after your dreams:) train your spirit:) Integrate your body-mind & soul in a fitness explosion of martial arts:) on way to boxing @ TQ:) xoxo go get em:))))

Rise & shine kickboxing here I come.... Poor shins trying to toughen you up;) on the heavy bag:) go after your dreams by taking your soul by the hand & training w her:)))))! Yahoo;) Ok just a FYI.... Note to self... Never take a kickboxing class From a kick boxer whose had over 200 fights & is getting prepped for his next fight LOL:))))))) I just got my bootaiiii handed to me on silver platter ahemmmm I mean zebra striped fairtex glove.... Lol No really it was super tough but my warrior princess came out to play:))))) have a wonderful happy healthy day my beauties:)

Woo~Hoo it feels so good to be back to my YouTube Workouts I hope this inspires you to get stared again. The one thing I noticed from being sick is it takes some time coming back so just be patient with yourself wherever you are you can start. Just listen to your body. Ok here we go....Welcome back to Week16 Workout dedicated to all of us getting back into Bikini Beach Body Ready in this workout we are going to do some biceps curls then doing some chest press then integrate the two together then go into anterior delt raises do one side at a time, make sure you use your breathing then do some squats remember to drive out of your heels then go into a lunge one leg at a time then keep your shoulders nice and strong by doing some overhead triceps keeping you core nice and strong. I am so excited to be back I hope you all enjoy your workouts. Also cut dairy this week, cut fruit to every 3rd day, respond to a craving with a protein. Love and Light to you, Kita

Self acceptance is knowing what we seek is what we are. If you are seeking a soulmate know you are your Best soulmate, if you seek a life of passion BE Passion, if you seek peace-- live a life of peace (be kind & gentle to the weak & give of your heart to all who may surround you.) If you seek happiness & joy BE happiness & joy in fact send that energy into a room before you even enter it:))). If you seek a healthy body weight & energy BE that--eat foods that reflect energy & health--- exercise--- drink water BE WHAT YOU SEEK:)))))-----the attracter field that will surround you will blow you away--- your life will forever be changed;)))) I seek to inspire each of you so I live each day turning my darkest hiding spots into pools of light & hope:))) No matter how hard things in your life may seem or appear just take a quiet moment to center on "Being that which you seek" I love you:) light surrounds you right now :))) Stand in your power- Stand in your Light & above all else BE a warrior in life:) Kita www.kitafit.com blog page

Rise & shine beautiful souls welcome to week 16:) keep your protein high, limit your dairy, keep fruit to every 3rd day, drink tons of lemon water and green tea:)))) I'm on way to go train @ team quest boxing:))) xoxo

Life is truly beautiful... To be able to wake up & hear the birds chirping, an airplane over in the distance, the sunshine warm the leaves.... My shar pei stretch his front paws...my plants on my porch glisten w morning dew....my big fat goldfish shimmy to the top of their bowl awaiting flakes of goodness... My Pomeranian licking my ankles reminding me to hurry up her bladder needs a walk:):):).... Awweeeee. Yes it's good to just press pause & take it all in.... Today is going to be a great day:):):) Happy Friday:):):) Happy Training:) xoxo Kita

Ok today I want each of us to work on nourishing our spirits. I see so many if us (me included) try to go on a mission to "improve ourselves" through training & diets & while this is admirable if we put ourselves down & get frustrated with our progress we will repeal our TOTAL WELLNESS & always struggle w weight loss. Start first w accepting who you are. Train AS IF you ARE your ideal- goal weight....eat & sleep As If you ARE your ideal weight. It is vitally important that we first start with self acceptance, & nourishing our souls & feeding our bodies w loving--energizing foods. So in summary Week 15: 1. Start w total Self love (as if you look the best you ever have) 2.Train & Eat & Create AS IF you are living in your IDEAL body, house, car---laws of attraction be who you want to be... Live in the energy you want to attract:))) 3.read inspirational books 4.listen to inspirational music I love you all so much you are my inspiration:)))) Xoxo www.kitafit.com Daily Blog

Week 15 is a week focused on mixed martial arts training--- So I'm Starting day w Boxing & kicking drills:)))) looks like a beautiful day-- the birds are chirping-- the sun is bright & warm..... Yummy welcome to Thursday;) it's great to be alive;)))))) go get 'em my lions:)))) xoxo Kita

Just got back from knarly Muay Thai Ring Work--Knees, cut kicks, and so many punching drills I'm passing out right now I feel utterly exhausted:))))) cant wait to train Kaju w my Ohana tuesday night:) I love my Kaju training:))))) Find training that inspires & pushes you:))) drive your mind, body & spirit toward excellence:):):) here is photo of Josh & I training Kaju drills, Turkish get ups & kb squats & kb deadlifts, w leg & bag beach training on Easter:))))) xoxo each of you YES YOU:)))) Hugs 2u my beauties:))))) KitA www.kitafit.com daily blog

Welcome to week 15;) we are going to focus on meditation, visualization & mind training:)))) Our mind is always affecting our chemistry in our brains thus changing our chemistry in our bodies. Increase in cortisol keeps us heavy & fat, so lets use meditation & visualizations to change our bodies chemistry. So let's start by turning on our creative gratitude chemicals:) for example think about & then write about 10 things your grateful for. Do this for 3 weeks... Point your mind in the direction of gratitude:) you will see an increase of 26% of wellness...(Harvard study) also for the next month do a random act of kindness every day & see your life change:) so if your feeling down just write down what your grateful for & then practice a random act of kindness:):):) also integrate healthy, powerful, passionate visualizations you can change your body from the inside out:)))) love each of you:) you can have a breakthrough I believe in you:) xoxo:) Kita www.kitafit.com daily blog

I used to drink & party w my G5 crew in DelMar now you'll find me in a smelly, stinky, loud, sweaty, bags beaten training hole training muay Thai ...... Ohhhhhhh yeahhhhhhh just got my lactic acid thread hold handed to me:))))) that's just how I like it!!!!! Thank you for saving me Jesus;)))) I can't imagine my life any other way:)))))) God bless each of you:) Can't wait for kettle bell workshop tomorrow w all my Kaju bratha's:))))))) hugs be safe tonight:)))) xoxo kita

Compassion. & empathy increases the vegas nerve & studies have shown the greater the vegal tone the lower the inflammation ---- the lower the inflammation in the blood the longer you will live. So alter your inflammation & the aging process & increase longevity by being kind--- do 5 acts of kindness everyday & see your life change dramatically:))))) Xoxo you:) Kita www.kitafit.com blog May you be happy, be filled w love & kindness & may you be filled w health. & wellness;)

Happy Friday:))))) Wow it is an amazing day today;) take a moment to take 3 deep cleansing breaths:) think about someone or something that makes you smile & have a happy- blissful- sunny -ocean day:) take a moment to refresh & reboot by walking- happy ocean energy to you:))))) xoxo Kita

Wahoo;) it's time to "rumble in the jungle" going to go get my "boxing" on:) Intensity in life can be sharpened w passionate training;) get your training spirit fired up today;) go blow out some steam, get those pristine pistons firing:) love & light to you & your beautiful dreams:) xoxo--Kita www.kitafit.com Daily Blog

Im sitting down by condo pool.....Happy Tuesday to all my beauties just taking it one day @ a time:):):) if your coming back from an illness or injury just pace yourself:):):) and in your road to recovery DO NOT allow anyone to dampen your spirit:)))) I recently took a class that was being taught by one of the most arrogant souls I've ever meet. I am not going to say anymore about this BUT suffice it to say if I were just starting out on a Fitness/wellness Journey I would never EVER have the courage to continue or go back. I would feel like i was just not meant to be in "gym type setting" and im a trainer of 16 years!!! So if you have a passion or a love for health & wellness please take it from me---do not let ONE human ruin or dampen your spirit. You can comeback & there are so many fitness souls out here that want to help you. I do not believe by yelling mean things to first time students is the way to motivate. In fact I think that is the bullies way...you are magical & your body is a mysterious amazing energy that w the right team will unlock & unfold. Find the right team;) love & light to you:)

Eat fresh fruit today:) yummy!!!Love fills my heart:) sending you all the energy & joy a warrior can:) love you all:) I can't tell you how feeling healthy feels.... It's humbling if you are going through tough spot let me know I'll pray for you:) I'm glad all my pray warriors did the same for me --- love you all:))))))) xoxo

The clearer you are on loving yourself you can take responsibility for you & other people don't have a "job" to make you happy. True love will survive you taking time to heal, to mend, to self love. You attract what your "being". All we are at our inner core is pure love. Any emotion outside of love is then a turning away from your truth. Get clear on "who you are, your purpose & your mission statement." Also make sure to include your "self care" so your inner "love light" can shine brightly. I love each of you so vibrantly:) all my best...xoxo Kita Www.kitafit.com /daily blog

I prepare for my day & I ask myself do my thoughts have me or am I my thoughts. In other words am I re-creating the same thoughts today as yesterday or am I cleansing every fiber, every cell w fresh water thoughts- clear, cleansing, vibrant energetic thinking? My desire today is to open my mind & expand it further then I ever have, To train listening to my heart, & to pray for those things I have no control over. Love & light to each of you my pneumonia wings are almost ready for flight. Xoxo Www.kitafit.com Daily Blog

I'm grateful for joy to exist in my ranging Forrest fire of a throat & aching flu body. I'm rebelling in joy, passion & love yes mr flu im still filled w happiness & joy.... At least I'm going to give myself permission to look at being sick differently. Go away weeds... Hello flowers I'm leeping into a healthy body I'm determined to break away from feeling down & sick. Tons of water w lemon, cayenne, zinc, garlic, vit c..... Awwwweeee yeah:))))) may each of you find joy today in the mist of "sickness" don't rob yourself of this eternal spring that exists within each of us. Sending you beautiful baskets of healthy joy:)xo you, Kita www.kitafit.com blog

Nothing brings me greater joy then helping open ones eyes to finding their own keys to "opening" their dreams are held by themselves. We each have the ability to unleash & open our minds, hearts & souls to becoming a better person. Please keep sending me your diets, & you tube requests:) if you can post on my wall so we can all learn from each other:) I love each of you sooooo much:) I've struggled for so many years, I had great moments of depression & nothing brings me greater joy then to help untangle you so you can set yourself free. You are on your way;) each of you are so special:) remember you are not alone:) you are held & loved by a great power:) God Bless you & may your heart be released & loved today:) eat clean fuel, train & sleep:) xoxo www.kitafit.com daily blog

Hi guys welcome to week 11 Miniworkout3 here we go with fun workout you can do while you walk your dogs or go on a power walk. Start with lunges go super deep for 10 then do partial range of motion for 10 then do full range pliet toes out to sides for 1-25 then do partial for 15 reps then do lunges on other side full range of motion then partial range of motion then go into standing side kicks really bring that leg up and then hold the leg up and do small pulses at the end range of motion. Keep your core in nice and tight. You are training your inner and outer thighs wowzers a wonderful deep leg workout. Big Hugs, Stand in your Light, Stand in your Truth and stand in your Power and be a Warrior in life... xoxo Kita

Hello My Beauties, Welcome to Week 11 Workout2 this is a fun, effective workout that is targeted your legs. Start by doing full range of motion lunges for 10 reps then do partial range of motion for 10 reps then do full range of motion (so 30 in a row on same leg) then take leg out and do full range pliet then do partial range of motion bringing in the knees and then do full range of motion pliet so 30 in a row then go to the other leg and repeat full range of motion lunges then do 10 partial range of motion lunges then do 10 full range of motion then go back to the pliets for another set of 30. This is a excellent inner/outer thigh workout you will really be burning in your legs...WOW you will love this leg workout. Stand in your Light, Stand in your Power and Stand in your Truth I love you and dedicate these videos to you. God Bless, Kita

Hello Beautiful ones here is a great workout on the beach and I am in jeans and a jean jacket so you can see you can do this workout anywhere....walking your dogs, at the park with your kids or just out by yourself. You are going to start out with standing on one leg hands in fight position, and circle the leg that is off the ground by 5-10 reps then change direction of circles keep up on that one leg then do outside leg kicks then do mini squats try to do about 15-25reps then switch up and train everything on other leg. Then do side abs with a rock then add in a side kick. The purpose of this workout is to train your core stabilizers along with your outer and inner thighs. Enjoy this workout! As always stand in your truth stand in your power and stand in your light. I love you. I dedicate each of these video's to you. xoxo Kita

I was reading today " a course in miracles" & was inspired by this insight...think about if your life had ZERO grievances. In fact check in & see what your mouth talks & speaks & thinks about... Wouldn't it be freeing to let go of ALL grievances??? When we hold into grievances we let go of who we really are.... When we let go of all grievances we embrace who we really are & we can affect thousands of people.... Our families, our company, our students, our friends, strangers & our neighbors AND mostly those that we love. Just know WHO you really are does not need protection. Who we "think" we sometimes are (ego) needs to fight & be right... Hope you can see this shift & let's try to hold a light of letting go of all grievances & forgiven all that have hurt us:):):) xou:):) Kita

Decrease cortisol by adopting a dog:). Sitting w my buddy- Hero my shar pei. I adopted him when he had only been raised in a crate blind for years-/ only to be used for "breeding" it is amazing what love can do:):):). It was love at first sight:) adopt a dog if you can they are a gift that keeps giving every moment of every day they will love & honor you like nothing ever can:) I love you boy;) happy wed everyone:) xoxo

Hi my beautiful ones, here is Week10 Miniworkout3 come and train with me and my dogs training on the beach this is a great workout to increase your tone and cardio. Start with jogging then move into shadow boxing, keep moving foreword and then sideways just keep moving while you punch then your going to do a bear crawl this is great to work on your upper body, core and your stabilizers then move back into jogging with shadow boxing then drop and do as many push ups as you can then move to side planks, then move back to bear crawls then back to push ups then back to shadow boxing with a jog. Just keep your body moving and have fun so three basic moves 1.shadow boxing with jogging 2. push-ups 3.Bear Crawls 4.Side planks So have fun. I encourage you to have fun and train to be a warrior. I love you, stay motivated let me know what you would like more of. Big Hugs xoxo Kita www.kitafit.com

Hi my beauties, here is week 10 Health, Nutrition, and Spirit Pep talk. In week 10 I want you all to focus on getting ready for Spring and Summer Bodies and your Motivation. So I want you to think about what gets your super fired up about training, trips, family reunions, weddings have these be your inspiration for training this week. Pick a training partner that you share all your goals with, someone who will hold you accountable this will help motivate you to attain all your goals. We all need beautiful options when it comes to transforming our minds, bodies and spirits. I want you to be happy and love your life and how we are going to do this is we are going to integrate our spirits while we train and get in the best shape of our life. I love each of you so much. Stand in your truth and Stand in your Light and Stand in your Power. God Bless, Kita www.kitafit.com 1. Goals drink 18 oz water first things (add powdered glutaimin and vit c) 2. Increase green veggies 3. limit fruit every 3rd day 4. Be in state of gratitude. xoxoxxoxoxoxox,,,,,,www.kitafit.com

I recently was working on my new book just some quick thoughts really want you all to get: A big reason a lot of you are not losing weight is your gut & immune health. Look at points below I hope they help, even if just change one aspect like taking a probiotic, EPA/dha fish oil, get off proton inhibitors like prilocec, take melatonin, take curcumin, take magnesium, take epsome salt baths you will be on your way to feeling & looking vibrant:) & most importantly slowing down inflammation which slows down the process of aging. So here we go... If you are on an antibiotic your gut ecology is going to be disrupted by a Yeast overgrowth best thing to do is take a probiotic right away. Probiotics keeps gut flora balanced. Also for Good digestion take melatonin it helps w the "gut brain axis" it helps calm down the nervous system & also recent research is suggesting it helps w depression. If your having issues with energy you may want to increase 500-1500 mg of magnesium. Also Magnesium helps w constipation issues by taking magnesium epsome salt baths helps epithelial hydration & oral Magnesium helps hold water in gut which helps w constipation. Just a side not Excess estrogen is not excreted when you are constipated so need to address b/c excess estrogen increases chance of breast cancer. (magnesium can help) Crohns disease or celiac disease you may want to take Curcumin /Turmeric 2000 mg take in two 1000 doses helps decrease inflammation. Also need to Remove all white foods flour, salt, & sugar. If you have bloating you may have Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth so avoid apples & pears & take out glutin & take out all rapidly fermenting foods (bacterial overgrowth foods). Sacrilluus ballardi is great specific pro biotics that is great for gut health also take good EPA dha fish oil 2/4000 mg. Proton inhibitors nexium/ Prilosec & others is a 9 billion dollar industry. Taking these acid reflux inhibitors Shuts down acid secretion which helps control ulcers & acid reflux symptoms for heart burn BUT the consequence for taking is you have suppression of acid in your gut & this cause/effect is you then increase overgrowth of bacteria in gut. (hence bloating etc...) We need these acids to absorb minerals when we take this proton inhibitors like prilosec we can not absorb vitamins (vit b) & minerals through the gut. This can lead to ostiopinea b/c gut cant absorb minerals. Also proton inhibitors can interfere w plavix heart medicine & can then lead to heart attacks. Hope this helps.... Kita