As we get older (over 35 in fact) there is a decrease in stomach acid production and this can be helped along by stress. This allows bad bacteria in the stomach to grow and they in turn produce gas and acid that leads to the discomfort and the sound affects associated with reflux. Natural remedies for acid reflux target this by increasing the amount of good bacteria. Instead of looking for natural remedies for acid reflux most people turn to the traditional acid-blocking drugs such as Tagamet, Zantac and Prilosec. While these drugs may work quickly on the symptoms, the problem is that they reduce your ability to digest food, make you more susceptible to diseases transmitted through food and increase your risk of food poisoning. Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux Prevention includes eating smaller meals, reducing your take of carbohydrates, eliminate fried foods, increase the amount of protein you eat and drink more water at least eight to ten glasses per day (more if you sweat a lot). Natural remedies for acid reflux include the following supplements: - A high quality probiotic to increase the good bacteria in the stomach.
- Digestive enzymes before each meal to improve digestion.
- All 90 essential nutrients particularly important if you have been suffering for some time.
Other natural remedies for acid reflux include the herbs peppermint, camomile, spearmint, lemon, marjoram and clove. Essential oils made from these herbs may be applied by massage and peppermint or camomile tea is very effective particularly in place of caffeine. As with all alternative treatments, better to work with your health care practitioner. |
