SHOCKING Link between Pregnancy and Heartburn

A heartburn-related symptom of inner imbalance can show itself in different ways, such as indigestion, a sensation of pain and burning just below the breastbone and a sour after-taste in the throat. Heartburn is one of the symptoms that pregnant women feel the most often. From different estimations, between 60% to 90% of pregnant women will experience symptoms of heartburn at one moment or another.

It is the leakage of bile, digestive enzymes and acids that causes heartburn. These substances leak back from the stomach to attack the esophageal lining. In a healthy body, the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) acts as a valve to keep the gastric contents in the stomach. When the LES malfunctions, acids and stomach contents can get back into the esophagus. Occasional heartburn may not be a problem in itself, but when it becomes persistent, it can indicate a deeper, chronic condition called acid reflux or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Many causes contribute to acid reflux. They include:

1. Intake of acid forming foods such as eggs, liver and wine will contribute to the problem. Foods that provoke Candida overgrowth, which cause allergies or which are simply hard to digest are also problematical. Examples are meat and dairy products.

2. Poor sleep hygiene can damage your capacity for immunity. When this happens, many related problems can occur, including overgrowth of Candida, a digestive system that grinds almost to a halt and a build-up of toxins. These are all factors that lead to the onset of acid reflux.

3. Being overweight also puts pressure on the LES, forcing through more stomach contents into the esophagus.

Pregnancy may be yet another factor leading to GERD. This is because pregnancy hormones have a relaxing effect on all muscle tissues that are smooth and that includes the LES. As an additional complication, the enlarging uterus can increase pressure on the abdominal area and therefore pressure on the LES to drive even more stomach acid into the esophagus. This is then coupled with other problems such as indigestion, constipation and bloating during pregnancy. A digestive process that slows and becomes sluggish will also indirectly worsen acid reflux.

Pregnancy and GERD simultaneously makes it difficult to handle the problem, as many drugs present potential risk for women who are pregnant. Any drugs that are permitted for pregnant women can also have certain unwanted secondary effects and are therefore not to be suggested either.

The natural approach is the one that permits the halting and prevention of heartburn effectively and securely. Were you aware that pregnant women can get immediate relief from heartburn and cure a fundamental cause of acid reflux by preferring a holistic solution to treat the internal imbalance that causing the GERD symptoms all along?

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Jeff Martin is a certified nutritionist and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, Heartburn No More . For Further Information: Acceptable Heartburn Medication in Pregnancy

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