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It's been known for some time. Many folk remedies that will significantly alleviate heartburn symptoms, even if victims must realize that a complete program of treatment must still be followed to truly eradicate heartburn. But what can folk remedies do on their own to help heartburn? The first priority for many victims of heartburn, stunned by the inadequacy of classical medicine (typically only providing temporary relief and undesirable side effects), is to know if folk remedies can do any better. Infrequent (perhaps once a week) heartburn may happen to anyone. Chronic heartburn however immediately raises the question of GERD - gastro esophageal reflux disease, also known simply as acid reflux. Heartburn, symptom of GERD, is as its name suggests, a burning pain in the esophagus just below the breastbone. Usually, the LES opens only to pass nutritional elements into the stomach and then closes again to block gastric juices and acid, and prevent them from refluxing. However, when the LES activates randomly or fails to close completely, acid gets up into the esophagus, corroding the lining and triggering the painful sensation of heartburn, one of the GERD related symptoms. GERD is really a "plumbing problem". It is the weakness of the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) that encourages acid reflux from the stomach up into the esophageal passage. The problem of the strength being sapped from the LES can come about for a number of reasons. Genetically inherited traits, bad sleep habits, obesity, stress and the wrong diet can all contribute. These are the real causes that must be treated rather than just the symptoms if lasting relief is to be achieved from heartburn. Because the weakness of the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is a major trigger, just like the excess of acidity in the stomach, what must be targeted are the lifestyle, dietary and medical underlying causes. It should be noted that extra acidity can also be brought on not only by certain types of diet and lifestyle, but also by Candida infection. Folk remedies to deal with GERD have been around for much longer that modern medicinal treatments, and scientific studies done recently indicate that traditional cures may well be effective. Examples of traditional remedies that have been found helpful in handling heartburn are: 1. Lowering the foot of your bed. Doing this by 6 to 8 inches will limit the upwards flow of gastric acid into your esophagus. 2. Sleep on your left side. Your esophagus will then be higher than your stomach, because your stomach is positioned in your body on the left side and your esophagus enters it from the right. This reduces reflux of acid. 3. Because honey can reduce inflammation of the esophagus, intake of a small amount of honey (in its natural state) will also bring alleviation thanks to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. 4. Green tea can help to digest food and lower acidity, all the more so when it contains ginseng. 5. Diminish the size of your meals, possibly by eating more, smaller meals per day. They are easier to digest. In addition to this, eating slowly helps reduce overload on your stomach also. 6. Drink water between meals. Mineral water especially can help to correct the acid alkaline balance in your digestive tract. 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 that the heartburn that causes you pain today could be gone tomorrow by the application of holistic, 100% natural treatments that also include traditional and effective folk remedies?
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Jeff Martin is a certified nutritionist and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, Heartburn No More . To Learn More About Jeff Martins Unique Holistic Acid Reflux Cure System Visit: Folk Remedies for Heartburn
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