*[[Barrett's Esophagus]]
*[[Heartburn]]
* [[Digestive Disorders]]
* [[Gastroparesis]]
*[[Hiatal Hernia (Hiatus Hernia)]]
== Symptoms and causes==
== Home remedies ==
* [[Coconut]] oil is antimicrobial. Eating it cleans the bacteria out of your esophagus. It heals the damage caused by acid reflux. It also kills the harmful bacteria in your gut that cause inflammation. This fat will also help your body produce chloride. You need this for your body to make stomach acid. Not having enough stomach acid can actually cause acid reflux. Without enough of it, you won’t be able to fight off bacteria…or properly digest the foods you eat.
* Chew a stick of gum after meals to increase saliva production, which research shows can reduce acid levels in the esophagus.
* try sucking on a lemon wedge or drinking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar right after a meal. If the acid problem goes away, this means that you don't have enough stomach acid to do the job. If the acid problem worsens, there may be an ulcer or other inflammatory process going on that needs attention.
* [[Ginger]] is up to eight times more effective at killing bacteria that can cause acid reflux than drugs like Prevacid. Ginger doesn’t stop your body from making stomach acid. It simply helps keep it under control. And because of its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, ginger can make the lining of your stomach stronger. As a result, you won’t feel the effects of acid reflux as much even when it acts up on you.
*Take [[probiotics]] to keep the beneficial bacteria in your intestines thriving.
*[[Digestive Enzymes]] will help proper digestion.
* [[Persimmon]] in general and persimmon drinks in particular are very effective as a heartburn home remedy. The following cinnamon, ginger, persimmon mix is surprisingly effective for many people : This is a Korean new year's recipe called Soo Jeung Kwa or Persimmon Punch : Take a bowl and mix 2 quarts of water, 4 cinnamon sticks and 1/8 Lb of thinly sliced fresh ginger. Let it simmer for 1/2 hour, strain the liquid get rid of the ginger and leave the cinnamon. Add 1 cup of sugar to the hot liquid and then 3 whole dried persimmons sliced into pieces. Let it stay overnight in the fridge and serve cold.* Start your day with a cup of warm water and fresh lemon juice. “By drinking this on an empty stomach 15 to 20 minutes before eating anything else, the body can naturally balance out its acid levels. It’s a great digestive aid and is safe for all users,” says Rebekah Fedrowitz, an applied holistic nutritionist.* Taking an HCL supplement like Betaine HCL with the morning and noon meals will help provide the stomach with the acids necessary to break down nutrients and also help lower the body's pH. Don't take it though if the HCL gives you heartburn.* Try eating raw almonds, an alkaline-producing food that can balance your pH because they are a good source of calcium.
* [[Calcium]] makes the LES tighten. This helps keep stomach acid where it belongs. But we don’t recommend taking a supplement. It needs to come from whole food sources and get absorbed in the stomach to be effective. Try adding some to your diet to keep your LES working the right way. But don’t depend on milk. You can do better than that. Sardines, salmon, kale, and plain yogurt are great sources of calcium… And they aren’t as inflammatory.
* Taking to 1 teaspoon of aluminum free baking soda in the late afternoon will also stimulate the production of more hydrochloric acid.
* table salt [[Table Salt]] : Since HCL HCl and sodium bicarbonate are made from salt, low salt diets and processed-demineralized table salts drive the body into acidosis while starving the stomach of what it needs.
* [[Apples]] produce an alkaline, or non-acidic, environment in the stomach so that excess acids are counterbalanced and digestion can function normally.
* [[Manuka Honey]] : it'antibacterial nature appears to have effects on internal problems such as: Acid reflux, Infections in the stomach and digestive tract, Ulcers (both in the stomach and peptic), [[Diarrhea]].
* Unrefined, organic honey is very soothing and may reduce burning pains. Honey helps adjust the body's pH, neutralizing stomach acids almost immediately. A spoonful of honey at bedtime will promote an easier, symptom-free sleep.
* Try a tablespoon of [[Baking Soda]] in a half cup water — not tasty but effective.
* [[Meadowsweet]] seems to be an effective stomachic, which is used in the treatment of [[gastritis]], [[heartburn]], hyperacidity, and [[Peptic Ulcers]].
*[[Calendula]] Tea soothes inflamed tissue and reduces inflammation.
* [[Indian Gooseberry]] heals the digestive tract and protects against stomach acids.
* [[Slippery Elm]] (like [[licorice]]) coats the lining of the digestive tract, protecting delicate tissues. Additionally, it relieves coughing and throat pain from regurgitated stomach acids.
* [[Marshmallow]] root and slippery elm ate used in treatment of acid reflux, it's thought that these herbs may also help soothe inflamed or irritated tissues in the digestive tract.
*[[Gentian]] Tea, an age-old digestive aid, prevents heartburn. Simmer one teaspoon of gentian in a cup of water for 30 minutes. Sprinkle just a pinch of ginger and cayenne in the tea. Drink one-half hour before meals.
* [[Melatonin]] : A combination of melatonin, l-tryptophan, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, methionine (an amino acid), and a compound called betaine shows promise in the treatment of acid reflux, according to a study published in the Journal of Pineal Research in 2006. In tests on 351 people with acid reflux, researchers found that those given the combination treatment for 40 days experienced a greater improvement in acid reflux symptoms than those given the prescription drug omeprazole for the same time period.
* Lose weight. Studies show losing 10 percent of your body fat can improve acid reflux symptoms.
*[[Chamomile]], known for its anti-inflammatory properties, is a natural remedy for digestive conditions. Drink a cup of chamomile tea up to four times a day, between meals.
*[[Mint]] or [[Fenugreek]] tea may help reduce acid reflux symptoms.*[[Cinnamon ]] helps calm and soothe the stomach.
* chewing a chunk of raw red (purple) cabbage.
* Foods with high levels of [[potassium]] may help prevent or resolve acid reflux.
*try to eat food slower.
* zinc L-carnosine is used to cure gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, ulcers, leaky gut, and IBS.
* [[Astaxanthin]]: One study shows that subjects who received 40 mg of this a day had significant improvements in their acid reflux symptoms after four weeks. And the healing effect was more pronounced in people with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections. This harmful bacterium causes ulcers and an imbalance of stomach acid. In other words, you don’t want it hanging around.
* [[Ellagic Acid]]: This polyphenol protects your stomach and esophagus from H. pylori. It also fights inflammation and protects you against ulcers. Studies show that it decreases tumor growth caused by H. pylori by up to 55 percent. Even if ulcers aren’t something you worry about, it reduces the inflammation that helps cause acid reflux symptoms. You can find it in strawberries, pomegranates, and walnuts.
* Sleep on your left side. Studies found sleeping on your stomach or right side can cause additional pressure that increases GERD symptoms. Left-side sleepers report relief.
*An acid reflux wedge pillow will relieve discomfort by elevating the upper body.
*Take 1 to 2 teaspoons daily of apple cider vinegar. It’s great mixed with honey in tea or instead of lemon in tea. “Many people mistakenly believe all acid reflux and indigestion is caused by an overproduction of acid. The latest research shows it’s actually the opposite for many people: There is too little acid produced to adequately digest the food eaten.
*Supplement with [[Saccharomyces Boulardii]], a probiotic strain specifically for the small intestine, to help optimize absorption of key vitamins for optimal digestive health,”
* [[Acupuncture]] : Several small studies indicate that acupuncture may be beneficial for people with acid reflux. A report published in the Journal of Gastroenterology, for instance, suggests that acupuncture may help treat acid reflux by inhibiting the secretion of stomach acids and regulating muscle contractions in the digestive tract.
* [[Stress]] Management : Since stress may aggravate acid reflux, practicing stress management techniques may be beneficial to people with this condition.
== Warnings ==
== References ==
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