Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

See also :

• Barrett's Esophagus
• Heartburn

Symptoms and causes

• Certain drinks can stimulate the release of more acids in the stomach. Beverages like tea, soda and coffee and other caffeinated beverages can increase your likelihood of getting heart burn and acid reflux that may result to indigestion. Drinking coffee and tea can be healthy, but try to keep it moderated and limit your intake to one to two servings in a day. But if you’re very prone to getting heartburn and GERD, it may be advisable to totally avoid these drinks.
• Stop with the antacids : Acid reflux is usually a symptom of too LITTLE stomach acid (by aging or sodium chloride deficiency) that results in poor digestion, gas, boating and elimination problems. Without enough digestive acid in the stomach, proteins and minerals are not properly broken down, pathogenic bacteria that is normally burned up by hydrochloric acid slips past the stomach and into the bowels while fungus that normally resides in the intestines overgrows the stomach, esophagus and mouth. To make matters worse, without enough stomach acid, the pancreas and gall bladder are also inhibited, bringing on a real health crisis.

Home remedies

• Eat smaller portions of food
• try to eat food slower.
• 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.
• Meadowsweet seems to be an effective stomachic, which is used in the treatment of gastritis, heartburn, hyperacidity, and Peptic Ulcers.
• Basil is used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve symptoms of acid reflux. Chewing a fresh leaf or making tea from fresh basil soothes the digestive tract.
• Licorice root creates a thin film of protective mucus called mucilage that coats the lining of the esophagus and prevents damage from stomach acids.
• 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.
• bromelain, an enzyme that aids the breakdown of proteins, provides digestive support. Bromelain encourages faster digestion and increases motility, which prevents foods from remaining in the stomach to putrefy and cause acid reflux.
• chewing a chunk of raw red (purple) cabbage.
• Foods with high levels of potassium may help prevent or resolve acid reflux.
• Aloe Vera juice is good for heartburn and Stomach Ulcers.
• Cayenne : half or full teaspoon of 40,000 heat unit (minimum) cayenne powder in water. Many claim it works. Master Herbalist John Christopher cured his stomach ulcer this way.

Warnings

It's a proven scientific fact: Persistent acid reflux sometimes turns into cancer. If the symptoms doesn't disappear ask for an investigation from a professional stomach specialist.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.