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Natural Treatments For Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when material from the stomach or small intestine repeatedly enters the oesophagus. Some individuals have GERD for many years. Complications, such as serious damage to the oesophagus, respiratory diseases, and ear, nose, and throat conditions can occur, but are more likely with older people. In clinic, i have seen various patients – young and old, suffering from GERD / ACID REFLUX, and the only symptom they exhibit is a feeling of choking with whatever dry food they eat, and are quite often misdiagnosed as this is not a common symptom for GERD.

Signs and Symptoms:

  • Heartburn—a burning sensation in the chest, throat, neck, or back—is the primary symptom of GERD.
  • Regurgitation? difficulty or pain with swallowing
  • A full sensation in the neck
  • Belching
  • Chest pain (similar to angina)
  • Laryngitis
  • Chronic cough
  • Wheezing
  • Hoarseness
  • Sore throat
  • Bad breath

What Causes It?

GERD has many possible causes: spicy foods, tomato-based foods, citrus fruits, fatty foods, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, and certain medication, overeating, burping intentionally, wearing tight-fitting clothes, bending over frequently, lying down soon after eating, smoking and physical condition (particularly being overweight).? The effectiveness of the valve at the bottom of your oesophagus in preventing material from your stomach from entering the oesophagus. Certain medical conditions.

Natural Treatment Options

  • Avoiding food, drinks, and medications that can cause GERD
  • Modifying your lifestyle as needed – decreasing the amount of stress you
  • May have plays a significant role in improving GERD symptoms
  • Raising the head of your bed about six inches
  • Taking antacids and other medication to relieve symptoms as needed
  • In rare instances, your healthcare provider may recommend surgery.
  • Changes in your diet can help decrease the irritation of GERD. Herbs may be very effective at healing esophagitis.

Nutrition

(PLEASE TALK TO YOUR NATUROPATH BEFORE TRYING ANY NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS)

Papaya juice may help if you have heartburn.? Avoiding sweets, oils, fats, and especially caffeine can be very beneficial. Simple diets – with whole foods and vegetables (cooked) that are easily digested would significant help with the symptoms of GERD.

Anyone, including infants, children, and pregnant women, can have GERD.

By: Sushma Shah, Toronto Naturopathic Doctor, at Nature’s Intentions Naturopathic Clinic.