subject: Acid Reflux Cure - Become Permanently Free Of Acid Reflux In Under 2 Months [print this page] What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or Acid Reflux?
Acid Reflux Is a condition whereby stomach acids travel backwards into the esophagus (the gullet) causing a burning sensation (heartburn) and sometimes actual tissue damage.We all get acid reflux now and then, usually it is pretty harmless, however if the problem becomes persistent , without treatment it can turn into GERD, and if it becomes chronic the gullet can become scarred, making it difficult to swallow, with a real risk of developing cancer.
What are the symptoms of acid reflux?
There are several symptoms associated with acid reflux such as:
Chest pain - included in the heartburn sensation.
Heartburn - a sensation of burning rising from the lower chest up to the neck.
Regurgitation - Food coming back up into the mouth.
Asthma - caused by gastric juices seeping into mouth and air passages of the lungs.
Dysphagia - difficulty swallowing.
Dental erosion.
Hoarseness.
What are the causes of acid reflux?
The most common cause of acid reflux is a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter (a ring of muscle which opens and closes like a valve) if this does not close properly it allows the stomach acid to backflow into the esophagus. The sphincter is designed as a safety device to prevent damage to the gullet as it has no protection from the strong stomach acids if the sphincter becomes weakened it can no longer function effectively.
Some common causes of acid reflux are:
Pregnancy - caused by the baby pushing against the stomach.
Eating large Meals.
Hiatus hernia -caused by severe coughing,vomiting, straining,obesity,pregnancy .
Asthma - Asthma medications
Smoking - stimulates the production of stomach acids, weakens sphincter, slows down digestion.
Alchohol.
What treatments are there for acid reflux?
(1) Diet
Very often peoples diets contribute greatly to the problem, and so some changes to diet can have very positive results. Cut out, or reduce, Alcohol, Chilli, Citrus fruits, Coffee, Garlic, Spicy food,Tea,Tomatoes,Tomato ketchup, Vinegar, Beans, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale and fizzy drinks.
(2) Medication
Over the counter antacids will only give temporary relief and you will find your acid reflux comes back with a vengeance. Prescription medications only address the symptoms of the condition and so are only short term fixes, and they can also cause side effects. Nothing gets to the root cause of the problem.
(3) Holistic Remedies
Now your talking! Because holistic treatment focuses on the whole body as contributing to the well being of the individual parts, it takes into account all factors relevant to the individual problem ,which are overlooked by conventional medicine, thus getting to the cause of the problem, which is the only way to find a cure. Because it is a natural treatment and kind to the body, there are no side effects, and other symptoms related to the problem, such as in this case, hiatal hernia, bloating, flatulence, belching, irritable bowel syndrome,constipation, peptic ulcers and many other conditions will clear up as well.
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