Do sufferers from acid reflux have to put up endlessly with prescription medication and its side effects just for momentary relief or is there a natural cure for acid reflux? A qualified nutritionist and erstwhile chronic acid reflux sufferer reveals the truth about a natural solution to cure and prevent acid reflux, after 11 years of trying, testing and experimenting.
Patients with acid reflux may well recognize a particular sensation of burning under the breastbone, typically occurring at night. This happens when stomach acid and food are passed back into the esophagus because the LES (lower esophageal sphincter, a one-way valve in the esophagus) weakens and loses stability; acid reflux also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) results. The acid flowing back (acid reflux) commonly causes a burning pain, known as heartburn.
A condition known as Barrett's esophagus can result and in about 0.5% of cases chronic reflux can then develop into esophageal cancer. In other cases, reflux to the upper esophagus and the trachea can trigger wheezing, hoarseness, a dry cough, and chronic sores.
So far, these are only the immediate or local causes of acid reflux even though they include a weakened LES and other aspects like not having enough stomach acid and several genetic characteristics which are all to be included in a complete cure for acid reflux.
Additional factors, acting internally, make for a context that encourages acid reflux formation. The condition of acid reflux is a complex one brought on by factors and co-factors more profound that the local reasons indicated above. To obtain a natural cure that effectively deals with acid reflux, these deeper factors must be treated first.
Taking prescription medication on a long-term basis will cause many side effects even if temporary relief is provided, because most of these drugs are aimed at resolving the immediate causes of heartburn.
Blockers like H2 and PPIs may give temporary relief, but can lead to osteoporosis. Antacids used long-term can worsen the situation because stomach acid is needed to ensure immunity and proper digestion.
A natural holistic solution is to be preferred, following recent research that shows up dietary habits, patterns of behavior and lifestyle as negative influences on a current acid reflux condition.
Observing the holistic approach after a correct diagnosis of your problem, using specific supplements based on herbs and vitamins, together with a full set of dietary principles and Candida control protocols (which figure as an important element in acid reflux) can provide a natural cure and prevent recurrence in a safe and effective way.
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