subject: Daily Steps For Naturally Treating Gastric Reflux [print this page] Gastric reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, affects many people each year. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when there is a weakening or abnormal relaxing of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This condition causes reflux of stomach acid and food and liquid stomach contents back into the esophagus. Correct diagnosis of the cause of your gastric reflux and getting the right treatment is extremely important. Left untreated, gastric reflux can result in erosion of the esophagus or Barrett's Esophagus which in turn heightens the risk of deadly esophageal cancer.
Acid Reflux & GERD symptoms Include:
Heartburn
Esophagitis
Regurgitation
Chest and abdominal pain
Sore throat
Choosing Natural Remedies For Gastric Reflux
While some may turn to antacids for relief of mild heartburn, gastric reflux is much more serious. Doctor prescribed medications for patients with acid reflux disease and gastric reflux have sadly proven to be risky due to serious side effects. Prescription meds can be very expensive and do not attacking the underlying problem and causes of symptoms.
It is easy to see why so many sufferers of gastric reflux are turning to home remedies and natural cures. There are many aspects of an effective treatment plan for gastric reflux. It doesn't have to be difficult, but making small changes to your daily routines and adding in a few natural remedies can not only cure and prevent your gastric reflux symptoms, but create a healthier you from head to toe.
Natural Remedies For Gastric Reflux
Besides lifestyle and habit changes that are needed to improve your health, digestion and level of wellness there are a number of home remedies that have proven themselves as natural cures for GERDs disease and acid reflux problems.
These include:
Apple cider vinegar (ACV)
Baking soda and water
Milk with 7up
Many others...
Daily Steps For Preventing Gastric Reflux
The easiest way to naturally treat your gastric reflux is to slowly work yourself into the changes required in your lifestyle. Sure some natural cures may stop most of your problems by themselves, however you still need to eliminate bad habits, improve your diet and the way you eat and watch what you do after you eat.
1.Eliminating Bad Habits - Stopping smoking and drinking alcohol can be difficult. Create a plan to cut out these habits. Make daily progress, cutting back or replacing these habits with good ones.
2.Changing Diet - Plan your meals in advance, make sure you have the right foods and ingredients on hand. Commit yourself to eating a little better every day.
3.Exercise - This can be difficult if you have a busy schedule or aren't much of a fitness fan. Try doing a little more each day - take the stairs instead of the elevator, take a short walk or join a gym and get a personal trainer.
4.Actions - Know things like bending over and laying down after eating can irritate symptoms. Plan ahead so your meals are planned are at different times.
5.Remedies - Try out different natural remedies and make a plan to add those that work for you to your daily routines.
