10 Proven Tips to Make Heartburn Disappear
In our last newsletter, we discussed heartburn and its harmful
effect on the body. Armed with that knowledge, we can now put
into practice 10 tips for heartburn relief!
My husband has terrible heartburn. In fact, he's the one who
pops antacids like they're candy. Over the past couple of weeks
I have encouraged him to try these tips...and you know what?
They've worked! I hope these tips help you or someone you love
find heartburn relief and kick this health problem we call
heartburn.
1. Simple Techniques: Heartburn can cause major problems if not
treated. People with heartburn have a 43% higher risk of
developing esophageal cancer, compared to those who do not have
heartburn or indigestion.
For heartburn relief, lets start with a few simple techniques.
Cut your food into smaller pieces, chew your food longer, stop
smoking, don't drink a lot with your meal, lose a few pounds,
loosen your belt a couple of notches and raise your head a few
more inches when you sleep.
2. Get your digestive system back on track: It's a good idea to
take digestive plant enzymes with every meal. This will help gas
and bloating, as well as to help bowel movements become more
frequent.
Another technique is to take hydrochloric acid supplements with
meals. These will help to alleviate digestive problems. And
again, don't dilute your stomach acid or enzymes by drinking
liquids during your meal!
3. Enhance your immunity: Colostrums, maitake mushroom and
sterols or sterolins are effective at enhancing under active
immune function. You can take one alone or in a combination for
heartburn relief.
4. You have to reduce your stress: The connection between
stress, the immune system and inflammation are perfectly clear.
Intestinal flare-ups, colitis, Crohns disease and excess acid
production are often associated with increased stress. If you
can, eliminate stressful factors within your life. Try
exercising, reading, breathing exercises, hiking, sports,
meditation, or anything else that can helps to naturally relax
you. This will do wonders to help you experience heartburn
relief! 5. Stop using non-sterol anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDS): When seeking heartburn relief, most of us run for
these! These drugs only increase your risk of upper
gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding and digestivedifficulties.
Willow bark, boswellia, turmeric, pycnogenol and other natural
products are safe alternatives to NSAIDS.
6. Your diet is extremely important: Eat 7-10 half-cup servings
of organic fruits and vegetable daily. Steam your vegetables or
eat them raw. Raw vegetables are much healthier for you, but
some of us just don't like raw veggies. Steaming will at least
keep the majority of the nutrients in place.
It's wise to eat a cup of acidophilus rich yogurt every day
unless you are lactose intolerant. If you suffer from lactose
intolerance, you are at greater risk for stomach problems. If
this is you, try cutting out all dairy products from your diet
for 6 weeks and see how your stomach feels. You should
experience some heartburn relief. 7. Eat more small meals
instead of big ones: The bottom line is that big meals are hard
to digest. By eating smaller meals, you will actually heal
stomach problems and keep your blood sugar in a healthy range.
Remember, digestion begins in your mouth. Sit back and enjoy
your food.
8. Try tea with lemon: Coffee only aggravates stomach problems,
so try a cup of tea! This will get your digestive juices flowing
and help you to find heartburn relief. Drink your herbal tea
with fresh squeezed lemon 15 minutes before breakfast. Try
peppermint, fennel or ginger tea to soothe practically any
stomach problem.
9. Stay away from fake sugar: A lot of us have been brainwashed
in believing that a safe alternative to real sugar is the "fake
stuff". Not so! Sorbital and other artificial sweeteners can
create gas, bloating, and increased diarrhea.
White sugar has been found to reduce the activity of certain
immune cells that fight bacteria, viruses, parasites and cancer.
One teaspoon of white sugar inactivates these important immune
cells for up to six hours. Try the herbal sweetener stevia at
your health food store instead. 10. Don't forget your fiber:
Fiber will combat against constipation and control diarrhea.
Psyllium, guar gum, ground flax seeds or pectin can be added to
your daily regimen. Drink 6-10 glasses of purified water every
day...especially if you are taking fiber supplements.
No one should have to live with painful heartburn. By becoming
proactive, you can find heartburn relief, enjoy your meals and
live a more healthy and enjoyable life!
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