How can you prevent acid reflux?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a disorder which results when the stomach's
juices flow backwards into the esophagus. These juices cause the lining of the
esophagus to become irritated causing various symptoms including heartburn.
There are many lifestyle changes that can help prevent acid reflux. Avoiding foods
such as coffee, chocolate, citrus, fatty and spicy foods, and eating smaller meals
are a few suggestions that may help prevent acid reflux.
Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies
Here is a list of natural remedies that you can use when you have acid reflux or
heartburn. No need to use antacids, which have unwanted side effects and contain
aluminum, which has been associated with senility and Alzheimer's disease.
Anise, peppermint, and lavender
Here's a tea that you can make to help you with acid reflux or heartburn. It will help
you reduce the amount of acid you have in your stomach. Mix together equal
amounts of aniseed, peppermint and lavender. Make an infusion of this tea:
boiling 2 1/2 cup distilled water
pour this water over a teaspoon of the herbal mixture
let this tea sit for 3- 5 minutes
strain the tea and add a little bit of honey if you like
place this tea in a thermos
Drink up to 8 oz in the morning and 8 oz in the evening to get relief of acid reflux.
Aniseed or anise - is a powerful herb that helps in digestive conditions and has
many other benefits for your body. Use only the ash-colored anise called green
anise, European anise or sweet anise. There are two other types of anise, star anise
and caraway, which should not be used here.
Peppermint - is another powerful herb for stomach conditions or heartburn. It helps
in digestion, stomach distension, cramps, ulcers, and gas.
Lavender - known for it scent has enormous healing activity for your body. Is also an
excellent stomach aid. It is useful in reducing acid in the stomach.
Betain, Pepsin, and Papaya digestive enzymes
As you get older, your stomach weakens in its ability to produce hydrochloric acid to digest protein. It is undigested protein
that leads to acid reflux or heartburn. Use digestive enzymes that contain Betain, pepsin, or HCl with each meal to make sure
you digest all of your protein.
Papaya digestive enzymes, which contain papain, are also excellent for protein digestion and you can use them with each
meal. Use 500mg or more of papaya enzymes per meal.
Pineapples
Pineapples are a store house of enzymes and contain bromelain, an enzymes that reduces protein. Pineapples support
digestion, reduce inflammation, and supports wound healing. The fresh juice has a high level of enzymes that will help you
stop your acid reflux.
You can also buy bromelain as tablet and take 200 - 500mg per meal.
Chicory Root
Chicory comes from a family of bitter herbs that contain endive and escarole. Boil 1 1/2 cup of chicory root for 5 - 10 minutes.
After it colds to room temperature, drink this tea to correct acid reflux or heartburn.
Adding these herbs to your salad will also have benefits in preventing acid reflux. Eating those foods that are alkaline is the
best way to avoid acid reflux and heartburn.
Using the remedies listed here will give relief from your acid reflux. But more importantly add a salad to your diet everyday and
you will have less acid reflux in your life.
Author Bio
Rudy Silva has a degree in Physics and is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author of Constipation, Acne, Hemorrhoid, and Fatty
Acid e-books. He writes a newsletter called natural-remedies-thatwork.com and his information on other topics can be seen at:
www.acidreflux-relief.info
