| ###How to Treat Acid Reflux Naturally
Acid reflux, more commonly referred to as heartburn, affects millions of Americans.[citation needed] Medically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux results when stomach acid flows up into the esophagus. Left untreated, acid reflux can cause severe damage to the esophagus. Acid reflux is generally treated with over-the-counter medications, which are among the most commonly purchased nonprescription drugs. However, there are several ways you can treat acid reflux naturally.
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@1 Change your diet and eating habits.
Sometimes, what you are eating and how you are eating might be causing your acid reflux. Changes you can make to your diet and eating habits include:
*Avoid eating quickly. Do not eat meals in less than fifteen minutes. Chew your food thoroughly.
*Cut back or eliminate fatty foods. Fats take longer to digest than other foods, staying in the stomach longer. This results in the stomach generating higher amounts of acid.
*Stay away from highly acidic foods. Citrus fruits, chocolate, fried foods, caffeine, garlic, peppermint, and tomatoes are some foods that should be avoided to help treat acid reflux naturally. Also avoid any food that you know would provoke or worsen your acid reflux.
*Eat smaller meals throughout the day, rather than two or three large meals. Large meals can force the stomach to create more acid.
@2 Make some lifestyle changes. Are you eating just before going to bed Or exercising immediately after eating These habits can bring on or worsen acid reflux symptoms. Lifestyle changes include:
*Wait at least three hours after eating to go to bed.Exercise lightly at least one to two hours after eating.
*Remain in a sitting or upright position for at least 45 minutes after eating. Lying down after eating can bring on acid reflux symptoms.
*Stop smoking. Smoking can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter valve.
*Lose weight if you are overweight. Overweight people have a higher risk of developing acid reflux. Abdominal fat pushes up the stomach.
*Drink alcohol in moderation (not to exceed 1-2 drinks per day for women, and 2-3 drinks per day for men), or not at all.
*Elevate your upper body several inches when going to sleep. Acid reflux symptoms can be exacerbated when lying down.
*When you lie in bed, try to lie more on your left side, as the body of stomach is towards the left, so you can keep the stomach content within the body of the stomach better by lying on your left side.
@3 Take natural supplements known to alleviate or eliminate acid reflux symptoms. The following list highlights some of the most common supplements used to treat acid reflux naturally:
*Apple cider vinegar. Add 2 teaspoons or almost 10 ml to a glass of water and drink three times per day.
*Acid-resistant digestive enzymes.Glutamine. Add 1 tsp or almost 5 ml of this powdered amino acid with 4 ounces of water and take with each meal.
*Licorice root extract. Take 600 mg or 0.6 g of this herbal extract twice per day with meals.
*Calcium nitrate powder. Dissolve 250 mg or 0.25 g into water four times per day: once after each meal and once before bed.
*Aloe vera liquid. Take up to 4 ounces per day, preferably before eating.
*Carrot or cabbage juice. Drink one cup per day.
*Mastic gum. Take 500 mg or 0.5 g twice per day, after meals.
*Sodium bicarbonate. Add 1 tsp or almost 5 ml of baking soda in a glass of water to alleviate acid reflux symptoms.
@4 Add other herbs, fruits and vegetables to your diet that are shown to either combat acid reflux symptoms or avoid the production of excess stomach acid. Some of these food items include:
*Red apples
*Ginger root
*Basil leaves
*Herbal teas
*Grapefruit
*Yellow mustard
*Fennel seed
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