How To Cure Acid Reflux Naturally and Quickly
Acid reflux is a common condition where you experience a burning sensation in the chest
known as heartburn, or GERD.
This happens when the stomach acid flows back up into your food pipe causing inflammation,
pain, burping, soreness, and a lump sensation in the throat.
It can be extremely uncomfortable and raises
the risk of esophageal cancer if you have reflux often.
The common medications for acid reflux include
PPI's, H2 Blockers, and Antacids. These are fine to use on a rare occasion but have some
dangerous side effects if they are used regularly such as raised risk of pneumonia, osteoporosis
and dementia.
The good news is that you can cure the underlying problem naturally and get rid of heartburn
and acid reflux for good, by taking the following 10 steps.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar The very first step to fixing acid reflux
is to strengthen the stomach acid, bringing it back down to its normal Ph. level between
1-3. Simply drink 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before each meal,
or take it in capsule form. This brings your stomach back down to its normal level of acidity
and stops hydrochloric acid from splashing back up into the esophagus and throat.
2. Junk Foods The second step is cutting out grains and
sugar from the diet, as these are the most common causes of acid reflux.
Processed foods are hard to digest and cause
the stomach acid to become too alkaline, which then weakens the small valve (LES) in the
bottom of the food pipe. The valve is no longer tight and allows stomach acid to splash up
into the food pipe, especially at night.
3. Fermented Foods To strengthen the stomach permanently, you
can consume fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and pickles on a daily basis. These
are rich in minerals and nutrients that keep your stomach healthy and at the right Ph.
This effectively keeps the valve closed to prevent acid reflux. Fermented foods also
feed friendly bacteria in the gut for better digestion, allowing your body to absorb more
nutrients and minerals.
4. Nutrients There are 5 main nutrients that you need to
get into your body in order to fix heart burn or acid reflux permanently. These are Zinc,
Iodine, Potassium and Vitamin B3. These nutrients are used to build strong and healthy stomach
acid, break down your food properly and keep the valve closed when you aren't eating.
You can get zinc, iodine and sodium from shrimp,
sea kelp and sea salt. Potassium is high in leafy greens and avocados, and the best source
of B3 (or niacin) is nutritional yeast.
5. Close Sphincter (LES) If you are still feeling acid reflux or heartburn
symptoms after following the above steps, then there may be another issue which is making
the valve in your food pipe lose its tightness.
Cut out Caffeine, Alcohol and Nicotine from the diet. These three chemicals all weaken
the lower esophageal sphincter valve which allows stomach acid to flow up and burn the
food pipe.
6. Digestive Enzymes As we get older we tend to lose our stomach
acids, which causes the acid reflux and prevents us from absorbing nutrients properly. Luckily
you can take natural blends of digestive enzymes in pill form to boost digestion and treat
heartburn and indigestion.
Look for a good digestive enzyme formulae which contains ox bile, betaine hcl or apple
cider vinegar.
7. Avoid Antacids If you are currently taking antacid drugs
you will need to wean yourself off these in order to cure the underlying problem.
Antacids neutralise the acid in your food
pipe temporarily relieving pain, but they also raise the stomach acid Ph too high, making
it too alkaline.
This then weakens the valve and causes the acid to once again splash upwards into the
food pipe, continuing an endless cycle.
8. Reduce Pressure Whilst healing the acid reflux problem you
should aim to reduce pressure in the stomach, so that less acid is forced upwards.
Tight fitting clothes like belts or girdles
can be making the problem worse.
If you are overweight then this may also be adding to the problem. We recommend following
'healthy keto', the healthiest diet for weight loss and lowering inflammation in the body.
9. Sleep
Stop eating food and liquids at least 2-3 hours before you go to bed at night. When
you lay flat in bed the stomach acid is more likely to leak into the throat and esophagus
so we suggest not digesting foods before laying down. Many people raise the head of the bed
with some wood slightly so that you are laying at a slight angle. Gravity in this position
can help to keep stomach fluids down where they belong.
10. Ginger
Last but not least we offer a simple but effective remedy that you can use through the day. Chew
a small piece of fresh ginger from the refrigerator to quickly soothe acid reflux and aid digestion.
Ginger contains natural compounds that promote healthy stomach acids, cure gastritis and
reduce nausea naturally.
As you can see there are many ways to help
reverse acid reflux naturally by strengthening the stomach.
The common myth is that stomach acid's should
be neutralised, however your body needs the stomach to be very acidic in order to be healthy.
A strong acidic stomach destroys harmful microbes
in your food, and breaks down minerals and vitamins so that you can absorb them.
The trick is keeping the stomach acid where
it belongs, by keeping the lower esophageal sphincter tight.
Following the steps we have outlined today
will keep this valve closed when it needs to be, just make sure that you are consuming
enough minerals from your diet.
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