Natural Home Remedies for Acid Reflux GERD
Natural Cures to Get Rid of Acid Reflux
- Regurgitation of gastric contents into the esophagus is called is called gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- In the normal subject during waking hours and in the erect posture gastric juices may enter the esophagus in only 20min/day
- This occurs during distension of the stomach, belching and burping with acid reflux
- In this supine position the intra-luminal pressure of lower esophageal sphincter rises and this reduces any chance of reflux during this position
- Only when reflux occurs more frequently and at times when the stomach is not distended the gastro-esophageal reflux is considered to be pathological
- Pathological conditions of the esophagus and stomach, such as ulcer, gastritis, cancer or presence of the foreign body in the esophagus or stomach, stimulate salivation.
Increased salivation before vomiting is typical example.
Natural Home Remedies and Treatment for Acid Reflux
- Coconut water is an effective natural cure for acid reflux. This is used in initial 24 hours of treatment. This gives rest to the stomach and intestine and provides necessary vitamins and minerals.
- Gooseberry or emblica officinalis is used in powder form. Standard dose is 2 teaspoon 2-3 times in a day depending upon the severity of the case.
- Sandal is useful in this condition. A decoction is prepared by taking Sandal in liquid form and mixing it with 300ml of water.
This is boiled till the quantity is reduced to half its original quantity. This is consumed three times a day. - For a day or two have simple food such as milk mixed with clarfied butter for dinner. Those who have high cholesterol refrain from this practice.
Preventions of Acid Reflux and GERD
- Here are some foods that cause acid reflux – avoid these when you have acid reflux.
- Follow a strict Acid Reflux Disease Diet.
- Take 2 teaspoon of clarfied butter in a glass of warm milk. Old rice, wheat flour, milk, green leafy vegetables and fruits containing sweet juice are permitted. Coconut water is very beneficial in this condition. Simple food is advisable till the symptoms subside and few days thereafter. All rich, spicy, oily, flavored, processed, tinned, and carbonated and beans are avoided. Alcohol and tobacco are to be completely avoided.
- Anger, stress, fear, excessive exertion, exposure to sun and fire and irregular eating is avoided.
Hi. My mother has been feeling some strange taste in mouth, she said it is like acid taste and it produces in neck then comes into mouth, no doctor is getting that what is the problem they prescribed antacids but they don’t work we don’t know what to do please help us. Thanks, Manish.
Hi. My mother has been feeling some strange taste in mouth for last 3 year, she said it is like acid taste and it produces in neck then comes into mouth, none of the doctor is able to find out that what is the problem, they prescribed meds but they don’t work we don’t know what to do please help.