Home Natural Remedy Effective Treatment for Acid Reflux

By Raymond Harper

Home natural remedy to Overcome acid reflux

Are you fond of eating junk food, protein-rich food and processed foods? If you do, well, this is bad news for you. You are certainly a candidate for acid reflux problems in your stomach and esophagus. The good news is that a home natural remedy just might stave off your impending disaster.

 Acid reflux is a condition that is a prelude to ulcer or even worse esophageal cancer. One of the causes is a disturbance in the acid-alkaline condition in the stomach.

 You are what you eat

Eating specific acid foods that are hard to digest induces stomach spasms or twitching which causes the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) the opening between the esophagus and stomach to open to allow gases to escape. The stomach gas is produced when we eat certain food cannot be broken down properly. Carbohydrates, sugars, starches are normally broken down by harmless bacteria in the intestines.  When we eat too much of the wrong food we produce too much gas. This is an indigestion problem that has gotten out of hand and also creates acid wastes. When the LES opens to allow out gas it also sends stomach acid into the esophagus causing an irritation and heartburn. This irritation, if not controlled can result in ulcers and other infections. The diet that you have been eating should now be changed to an acid reflux diet which will inhibit these problems.

Home remedy for acid reflux

Once you have the symptoms of acid reflux there are a number of ways to overcome the problem. You can start with a home remedy for acid reflux that will be less expensive than conventional acid reflux medications.

So the first home natural remedy you may start with is changing your diet to an acid reflux diet. You have to say goodbye or at least keep to a minimum the following food and beverages: tea, coffee, radishes, garlic, onion, spices (pepper), oils, alcohol, sugar, soft drinks, diet soft drinks, asparagus (Brussels sprouts), orange juice , lemon juice, cranberries, tomatoes, macaroni cheese, pasta with tomato sauces, sour cream, milk shake, ice cream, regular cottage cheese, high fat meats, brownies, chocolate, doughnuts, creamy and oily salad dressings, and all processed foods especially junk foods. Now, you may want to cry. All your comfort foods are gone.

There are a lot of acid reflux diet foods that you can eat with little to no potential to cause heartburn including apples and bananas, multi grained and white bread, brown and white rice, bran based cereals, low fat salad dressings, lean meat or chicken, egg whites, fish, baked potato, cabbage, carrots, beans, peas, green beans, broccoli, low fat cheeses, fat free cookies, red licorice, jelly beans.

If you think, you cannot abruptly eliminate the foods to avoid with acid reflux than start with adjusting to small amounts. Keep a diary of which foods may be affecting you and which are good then if you are not feeling the acid reflux symptoms anymore, you may go back to your previous diet in moderation though to prevent recurrence of the acid reflux.

 Natural cures for acid reflux

Aside from proper diet, there are practical home remedies to avoid the acid reflux symptom. They are:

·       Avoid smoking before or during meals.

·       Eat in an upright sitting position.

·       Do not lie on the bed immediately after eating.

·       Take small walks after eating. It stimulates the digestive system.

·       Avoid exercise after a large meal.

·       Avoid wearing tight clothes.

·       Do not drink alcohol while eating.

·       Chew food slowly and thoroughly.

One of the home remedies for treating acid reflux is the ginger alternative. Ingesting ginger with a meal helps to reduce an upset stomach. The ginger is grounded and added to foods and taken in tea or capsule form. Most herbalists recommend consuming 500mg. of ginger with a full glass of water after meals.

We are often told by our physicians to drink more water, if possible at least 8 glasses each day. The water helps eliminate body toxins and allow the body to dilute and expel stomach acid naturally.

 Herbal natural remedy

Another natural cure for acid reflux is Green tea, which has been used for centuries in Japan and other oriental countries as an after dinner drink. Green teas assist the body in the digestion process, and help soothe the stomach's sensitive tissue.

One herbal natural remedy is drinking herbal teas containing peppermint, chamomile, ginger, licorice root and catnip even in just small traces help the stomach lining repair itself. Often, one cup of tea following dinner is enough to reduce future acid reflux symptoms.

By taking some lifestyle changes your home natural remedy can kiss your acid reflux symptom goodbye!