Natural Cures For Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is also known as Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It occurs when the acid and other materials present in the flow back of stomach into the esophagus. Acid reflux is a dangerous condition that may lead into other diseases such as erosive esophagitis, ulceration or Barrett's esophagus. It is estimated there should be 20% of people in America who are suffered by acid reflux or GERD.
There is huge advancement in science and medical field that brought many ways to cure and prevent diseases. Herbal treatment is the other option, which is natural and effective but requires much time to give results as that of other prescription medicines.
There are various factors that are responsible for causing acid reflux. These factors includes smoking, alcohol use, chocolate, drinks containing caffeine, citrus fruits, garlic, onions, spicy foods, fried and fatty foods and tomato based foods such as sauce, chili, pizza and spaghetti. Sleeping position also causes to acid reflux.
You have various pharmaceutical products in the market to cure acid reflux such as H2 blockers, foaming agents that are effective to prevent or cure the disease. However, these medicines don't gives good results if the disease crosses the last stage. In this condition people and caretaker prefers to take herbal medicines and natural medicines.
There are some natural or herbal cures that are gaining a great response and popularity. Orange peel extract is one of them and is very safe and effective, which helps to move the food quickly through the esophagus. It decreases the opportunity for heartburn to develop the symptoms in stomach. According to result, it also helps to reduce surface tension of liquids in stomach and hold back the chances of splashing up to the esophagus.
The natural cure requires dose of 1,000 mg of orange peel extract and is given for 20 days. However, it is important to make sure that your medicine you are chosen for acid reflux must have 98.5% of d-limonene. Orange peel extract is clinically tested, which is very safe and natural cure. Most of people get improvement after only two days.
Except orange peel there are some remedies that the people may find easily in their home. Some of these natural cures include,
Apple Cider Vinegar:
It is considered to be the best and effective natural remedy for acid reflux disease. It is believed that the apple cider vinegar helps to neutralize the digestive fluids and acts against the production of digestive fluids. You have to make mixture of one table spoon apple cider vinegar into one glass of water and drink it during the meals. This method is perfect and very effective. Some people may feel worsen symptoms because of its acidic content.
Ginger:
Ginger root is another good remedy having various medical values. It plays an important role in absorbing stomach acid, soothing the nerves and in aids digestion. It also relax the esophageal wall, thus prevents acid reflux. You may use the powdered and fresh ginger in tea. As a medicine dose it comes in the form of capsules.
Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera is the herb, which is very effective in curing various diseases. The juice of aloe vera before meal is a better remedy to cure acid reflux.
Probiotics:
These are the bacteria found in digestive tract and are very beneficial for human being. You may also find these bacteria in foods such as buttermilk, yogurt and kefir. These bacteria are helpful to prevent diseases such as yeast infections, diarrhea, thrush etc. Probiotics taken with water maintains the health of the digestive tract that helps to cure acid reflux.
Fruits and Vegetables:
There are some vegetable and fruits that are helpful to cure acid reflux. These fruits contain apples, bananas, pineapple, grapefruits and papaya helps to improve the capability of digestive system. It is supposed that the combination or consumption of cabbage and carrot can control the excess production of acids in stomach. Fresh vegetables and fruits are best for consumption.
Apart from these remedies there are other materials available to treat acid reflux disease. Fennel seeds are also used to treat the acid reflux that prevents heartburn. The home remedies such as baking soda and water can give relief from acid reflux or heartburn. There are various other natural remedies that most of people use includes licorice, garlic, green tea, chamomile, cardamom and sandal wood.
