Healing Heartburn

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Healing Heartburn

 

Heartburn, Indigestion, Acid Reflux are all usually defined by a

vague chest or abdominal discomfort or burning in the solar plexus

area, with no apparent organic cause, that occurs during or soon

after eating, drinking, or stressful situations. Lack of proper

enzymes are usually the cause.

 

1. Allow time for leisurely meals. Chew food carefully and

thoroughly. Avoid conflicts during meals.

 

2. Avoiding refined carbohydrates (sugar, white rice, white bread),

even honey & other " natural " sugars, except Stevia. Reduce acid

production so that even if the reflux occurs there is less to

irritate the esophagus.

 

3. Do not lie flat, stay propped up at least 30-45 degrees after

eating or drinking & while sleeping. I put 2 in. blocks under the two

legs of my bed at the headboard, which helps tremendously! (An old

family remedy!)

 

4. Avoid caffeine for a while.

 

5. Peppermint, which helps many digestive problems, can irritate

reflux because it may cause spasms of the cardiac valve.

 

6. Constant reflux can cause serious problems because the acid is

constantly irritating delicate tissue. This can lead to other serious

situations such as Peptic Ulcer, Hiatal Hernial, Gastroesophageal

Reflux, and Esophageal Structure. Do get a doctor's or practitioner's

opinion to see if further treatment is necessary.

 

7. Don't smoke (at all, or) immediately before a meal.

 

8. Avoid excitement or exercise immediately after a meal.

 

9. Avoid situations than make you swallow air, such as chewing gum.

 

10. Avoid tight clothing.

 

11. Learn relaxation techniques. Meditation, Yoga, Controlled

Breathing.

 

12. Reduce stress.

 

13. Observe episodes of indigestion for changes in symptoms. If

character, timing, frequency or severity changes, a more serious

disorder may be responsible. These include heartburn from irritation

of the lower esophagus, gallbladder disease, ulcers or stomach

cancer.

 

14. At first sign of Heartburn, drink a large glass of water.

 

15. If you have a juicer, juice a raw potato, peel and all, then add

an equal part of water to the juice and drink it immediately after

preparation, 3 times a day.

 

16. Fresh papaya and its seeds (or Papaya tablets) can be eaten to

help with digestion. The enzymes in Pineapple are also good for

digestion but, this is an acidic fruit and for some people is not the

right choice. It depends on the individual.

 

17. Aspirin and Ibuprofen can cause heartburn.

 

18. Aloe Vera juice is incredible for healing of the intestinal

tract.

 

19. Vitamin B complex, 50 mgs, 3 times daily with meals is needed for

proper digestion. Plus 200 mcg of Vitamin B 12, 3 times daily will

enhance the Vitamin B complex.

 

20. Eat small frequent meals so pressure in the stomach does not push

contents back up the cardiac valve (which is the valve going into the

stomach).

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

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