Acid Reflux - help is at hand
What is happening inside the stomach
some technical info, but easy to read

First, a bit about how this happens. The picture shows your esophagus coming down into your stomach. Just at the point where it joins to your stomach is the LES (Lower Esophagus Sphincter), put simply this is a band of muscle that normally squeezes around the esophagus to keep it closed at this point. When you swallow, it relaxes and allows the food to enter the stomach. It then tightens again to keep the food and stomach acid trapped in the stomach. This process continues all the time you are eating and swallowing food. However, if the LES doesn't do its job properly, we are in trouble. Acid reflux occurs when some of the stomach acid escapes ("refluxes") back up the esophagus.
The esophagus can cope with some contact with stomach acid; unfortunately some of us have an esophagus that is more sensitive. Hence, some people suffer quite badly whilst others seem to be immune.
Some common symptoms of acid reflux
These include: - Heartburn, pain in the upper stomach and chest, feeling sick, belching, bloating, an acid taste in the mouth and a burning pain when you swallow hot drinks.
Other, less common symptoms are: - gum problems, sore throat, a cough and a feeling of something stuck in the throat.
More about Acid Reflux
who it affects and why
That's the end of the technical stuff for now. As I explained, the problems occur if the LES isn't doing its job properly. Unfortunately, doctors are unsure as to why this may happen.Sometimes the pressure in the stomach rises higher than the LES can hold back; common examples are eating a large meal, bending over and also (as any mother knows) during pregnancy.
Approximately, one in three adults suffers from heartburn every few days with one in ten adults suffering on a daily basis. At its worse, a sufferer may find that it affects every aspect of their life. Regular heartburn is more common in smokers, heavy drinkers, the overweight, pregnant women, and those aged between 35 and 64. It seems like it gets everyone eventually.
How you can win against acid reflux
Kitchen Cupboard Remedies
Useful in an emergency
Now for some good news, let's look at some natural remedies. You will probably have some of these in the kitchen, and if not you should buy some and keep them handy. First of is a well known mixer, Dry Ginger Ale. The ginger absorbs the acid and helps to soothe the stomach. Next up seems strange, but it does the trick. Mustard, yep that's right, strange though it seems a teaspoon of mustard will help. It seems that it balances out the stomach acids.If you found that hard to swallow, then try Apple Cider Vinegar. Simply mix two teaspoons into a glass of water into a glass of water and sip it slowly during your meal. Apparently, acetic acid from the vinegar stabilises the stomach acid.
This one may be easier to stomach; it's a bowl of rice. Use the ready meal packet variety; you know the one "two minutes in the microwave and onto your plate". It's a complex carbohydrate which actually absorbs stomach acid. Finally, if acid reflux strikes when you are out and about, then chew your favourite gum. The chewing action produces extra saliva that helps to neutralise the acid.
Herbal Remedies
Natural wonders from Mother Nature
Here are a few herbal solutions to combat acid reflux. Add two teaspoons of Fennel seeds to a cup of hot water. Let it sit for a few minute, then drink it slowly and by the time you have finished it your symptoms will be gone. The same can also be done with root ginger. Simply peel and shred a small piece and use it to make a tea. You should also add ginger to your cooking to help your digestion.The herb peppermint is also a great help with acid reflux. You can purchase it fresh in pots from the supermarket, or grow it yourself. Just wash a few leaves and stems and chew on them when you feel heartburn starting. Rhubarb is equally effective, just chew a stalk or stew it first if you prefer. Try to eat raw vegetables at mealtimes and also try adding fresh pineapple or papaya. This naturally aids your digestion as well as helping to prevent an attack.
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- tdove tdove Jan 19, 2009 @ 7:09 pm
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Dec 16, 2008 @ 4:44 am
- My son suffered from acid reflux for yeas. If finally eased up when he reached his late teens.
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