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"Acid Reflux Disease, And What You Can Do About It"
Acid Reflux Disease
Also commonly known as heartburn: is caused by stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus which is the narrow tube that connects the throat and the stomach.
The condition called acid reflux occurs when the valve separating the esophagus and the stomach opens at the wrong time, allowing Stomach acid and juices to flow back up into the esophagus.
A burning sensation in the chest and a sour taste in the mouth are the primary symptoms of acid reflux. While heartburn is the main symptom of the disease, some people may have it without heartburn.
Most people get heartburn once in a while, but if you have heartburn two or more times per week, you probably have gastro esophageal reflux disease (gerd), a term used to describe chronic heartburn.
Interesting though, standard heartburn medication blocks the stomachs production of acid. The problem with that, is when it blocks the production of acid, it also blocks the absorption of nutrients, which is something your body needs daily.
Use of dietary supplements, can provide effective relief for individual bouts of the Acid Reflux Disease, but here are a few dietary changes, that can lead to some relief as well.
Cold or chilled milk offers a thick consistency that binds to the esophagus, cooling it to fight the burning effects of gerd. Drinking a glass of milk every one to two hours helps reduce the related burning sensations to a mild discomfort or, for some individuals, eliminate it completely.
Individuals who do not or cannot drink milk may prefer to drink water instead; adding cumin seed to the water can help increase the curing effects.
Foods You Should Try To Avoid: Some foods that can make reflux worse include, citrus fruits, drinks with caffeine or alcohol, fried foods, onions and tomatoe based foods such as spaghetti sauce and pizza.
The burning sensation caused by reflux, usually occurs after you eat. Left unattended, the reflux and the heartburn come more often and last longer.
It is important to treat , because the disease can damage the esophagus over a period of time.
