Acid Reflux
And Coping Strategies For Chronic Indigestion
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If you
suffer from chronic indigestion, you may get tired of taking
medication continuously and would like to find a way to
control your indigestion so you don't have to take so much
medication. There are several natural home remedies you can
try to help reduce the effects and possibly treat the
effects of acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion. These
remedies can be used in place of antacids and don't have the
unwanted side effects of medications. They also don't
contain aluminum like some products, which is known to cause
senility and Alzheimer's disease.
Aniseed or
anise is a powerful herb that will help your digestive
conditions and at the same time has several other benefits
for your body. You should use only the ash-colored anise
that is referred to as green anise, European anise or sweet
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The two
other types of anise are star anise and caraway, which
shouldn't be used to help indigestion.
Peppermint
is another natural remedy for indigestion. It helps your
digestion system, stomach problems, cramps, ulcers and gas.
Lavender is also
known for great healing activity in the body. It can be a great
aid for the stomach and is useful in the process of reducing the
acid in the stomach.
Papaya contains the
digestive enzyme papain, which is excellent for protein digestion, and
you can eat it with every meal. You should use 500mg or more of papaya
enzymes per meal.
Pineapples have
numerous enzymes including bromelain, which reduces protein.
Pineapples can help support digestion, reduce inflammation caused by
indigestion and support wound healing of a damaged esophagus. Fresh
pineapple juice has a high level of enzymes to help stop your
indigestion. Bromelain can also be purchased as a tablet and you can
take 200 to 500mg per meal.
Chicory root is a
bitter herb that contains endive and escarole. If you boil one and
half cup of chicory root for five to ten minutes and allow it to cool
then you can drink it as a tea to help correct indigestion, acid
reflux or heartburn. Adding this to your salad can also be a benefit
to helping your indigestion.
The best way
to avoid acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion is to eat foods that
are alkaline. The foods listed above will help provide relief.
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However, it is important to add a salad to
your diet everyday to help reduce the amount of indigestion
you suffer from.
Additional
options include cinnamon, which has an antiseptic effect and
has the ability to settle acidic stomachs. Cinnamon is a
good option since it can be added to several foods and be
eaten with your meal while giving you food a great and
unique taste.
Another
option is to grate the entire outer skin of a grapefruit and
then allow the shavings to dry. Once they dry, you can store
them away. Then whenever you suffer from indigestion, you
can crew on them as a snack and they will help settle your
stomach. Eat just a few at a time to determine how many
shavings you need to eat to settle your stomach. |
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