The TRUTH on Folk Remedies for Heartburn

Will folk remedies help to prevent heartburn? For many victims of heartburn, annoyed by the ineffectiveness of classical medicine (typically only good for temporary relief and various secondary effects), the question is whether folk remedies can do better. In truth, even though patients must still observe a complete program of treatment to eradicate the internal condition that brings on heartburn, there are many folk remedies that will significantly relieve heartburn symptoms.

Occasional heartburn (perhaps 4 times a month) may happen to anyone, but chronic heartburn is more indicative of GERD - gastro esophageal reflux disease, also known simply as acid reflux. Heartburn, symptom of GERD, is the sensation of a burning pain in the esophagus just below the breastbone.

Usually, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens only to let foodstuffs into the stomach and then shuts before stomach acid can reflux into the esophagus. It is when the LES activates randomly or fails to fully close, that acid splashes back into the esophagus, attacking the lining and triggering the burning sensation of heartburn, a symptom of GERD. GERD is really a mechanical problem. It is the weakness of the LES that encourages acid reflux up into the esophageal passage from the stomach.

This weakening of an important muscle an excess of acidity in the stomach are the principal contributors to GERD. Their occurrence may be the result of a variety of medical, dietary and lifestyle factors. The extra acidity may be brought on by certain types of diet and lifestyle as well as Candida infections. It is an internal dysbiosis that is compounded by the debilitation of the LES, itself brought on by genetic weaknesses, poor sleep habits, too much stress, too much fat, poor diet habits and obesity. For lasting relief therefore, any heartburn remedy must go to the root cause of the matter, rather than superficially acting on the symptoms alone.

Scientific studies done not long ago indicate that traditional remedies may well be effective. Folk remedies to deal with GERD have been in existence for much longer that modern medicinal treatments. Examples of traditional cures that have been found helpful in reduce heartburn are:

1. Raise the head of your bed. Doing this by 6 to 8 inches will prevent the up-flow of gastric acid into your esophagus. 2. Sleep on the left. In this position, your esophagus will be higher than your stomach, because you stomach is situated on the left side and your esophagus enters it from the right. Thus reflux of acid will be reduced. 3. Because honey can calm esophageal inflammation, eating a teaspoonful of honey (without heating it or transforming it in any way) will also bring relief thanks to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. 4. Green tea can improve digestion and reduce acidity, particularly when it contains ginseng. 5. Reduce the size of your meals, possibly by eating more meals per day. They are easier to digest. Eating slowly helps reduce undue load on your stomach as well. 6. Drink water between meals. In particular, mineral water can help to correctly increase the alkaline content in your digestive system.

Remember however that folk remedies may be effective in relieving symptoms, but are just the first step in a full, holistic agenda, necessary for truly treating and preventing heartburn.

Were you aware of the only effective way deal with the painful heartburn of today that can be no more than a memory tomorrow, by the use of 100% natural remedies integrating also effective folk cures?

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