Does anyone know of any natural remedies to relieve acid indigestion? Homeopathy for Acid Reflux :-
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Take Care and God Bless ! Exercise. Yes! I have it, and I use hot peppers in my food. That may sound counter-intuitive, but actually, peppers, whether red or black or white, do help balance the stomach acid with alkali. Some studies have been done on this. One I recall, was by some Italian doctor. The results were released some time in 2002 I think.
I can tell you it does work for me. I have G.I. and acid reflux. I haven't heard of a "cure" but the pepper helps relieve the symptoms. Block the problem. Acid in your stomach helps digest food, but your body makes much more than it needs. Shutting down production of this stinging stuff means there will be less of it swishing around in your stomach, just waiting to wash upward and burn your esophagus. Pharmacies sell low-dose, over-the-counter (OTC) versions of medications that block stomach acid from forming. (The higher doses of these drugs are available only by prescription.) These so-called H2 (or histamine) blockers, such as cimetidine (Tagamet HB) and ranitidine (Zantac 75), seem to help about half of heartburn sufferers.
Medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are even more effective at reducing acid. Most of these drugs require a prescription, however. And even though one PPI, omeprazole (Prilosec), is available OTC, most gastroenterologists recommend patients undergo endoscopy (a diagnostic procedure in which a lighted, flexible tube is inserted through the mouth and down the throat to visualize the upper gastrointestinal tract) before beginning treatment with a PPI.
Take an antacid. Over-the-counter antacids in tablet or liquid form can help cool the burn. Take a dose about every six hours as needed. Don't overdo it, though, because too much antacid can cause constipation or diarrhea.
Don't forget your bedtime dose. Even if you forget to take an antacid during the day, you should try to remember to take one at bedtime if you suffer from frequent heartburn. You need to protect your esophagus from the pooling of stomach acids that commonly occurs at night, when you are horizontal for hours on end. Heartburn that occurs during the night causes more damage than daytime heartburn.
Keep your head up. Another way to protect your esophagus while you sleep is to elevate the head of your bed. That way, you'll be sleeping on a slope, and gravity will work for you in keeping your stomach contents where they belong. Put wooden blocks under the legs at the head of your bed to raise it about six inches.
Get rid of your waterbed. In a waterbed, your body basically lies flat on the water-filled mattress. You can't effectively elevate your chest and therefore can't prevent your stomach contents from spilling out into your esophagus.
Say no to a post-dinner snooze. Tempting as it may look, the couch is not your friend after you eat a meal. People who lie down with a full stomach are asking for trouble. Wait at least an hour before you lie down.
Don't eat before bed. Avoid bedtime snacks. In fact, it's best if you can wait two to three hours -- the time it takes the stomach to empty -- after a meal to go to bed. While you're waiting, stay upright.
Pass on seconds. A stomach ballooned by too much food and drink may partly empty in the wrong direction.
Lose the fat. Abdominal fat pressing against the stomach can force the contents back up.
Look forward to delivery. Pregnancy can cause heartburn, particularly in the third trimester when your growing baby is pushing up against your stomach. If you still have heartburn after making lifestyle changes, such as eating smaller meals, talk with your doctor about taking an antacid.
Don't smoke. Nicotine from cigarette smoke irritates the valve between the stomach and the esophagus, as well as the stomach lining, so smokers tend to get more heartburn.
Be careful of coffee. The caffeine in coffee relaxes the esophageal sphincter, which can lead to reflux. But even decaffeinated coffee may cause reflux problems: Research suggests the oils contained in both regular and decaffeinated coffee may play a role in heartburn. Experiment to see if cutting your coffee intake lessens your heartburn.
Be wary of peppermint. For some people, peppermint seems to cause heartburn. Try skipping the after-dinner mints and see if it helps.
Take it easy. Stress can prompt increased acid secretion and cause the esophageal sphincter to malfunction.
Skip the cocktail. Alcohol can relax the sphincter and irritate the stomach, too, which can lead to reflux.
Slow down on soda. The carbon dioxide in soda pop and other bubbly drinks can cause stomach distention, which can push the contents of the stomach up into the esophagus.
Check your painkiller. If you're about to pop a couple of aspirin in your mouth, think again. Aspirin, ibuprofen, and products that contain them can burn the esophagus as well as the stomach. Opt for acetaminophen for pain relief. For a list of precautions to take when using over-the-counter analgesics, click here.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/home-rem... Okay, forgive me, but I'm not exactly sure what acid indigestion is. Like from eating too much? That kind of sick stomach? If it feels like you're going to throw up, like you ate something that's bad, or, as my son describes it, like there's crabs pinching your stomach, do NOT do this, or it will make you throw up. lol BUT... a teaspoon of baking soda in a small glass of warm water should help. if you don't want OTC cures, read this. my former students sucked on peppermint after lunch sometimes. Non acidic foods.
Milk may relieve the burning very quickly, but won't help for long. It leaves the stomach too fast.
Apples can help.
Bananas can help.
Keep track of what you eat and what effect it has on your acid indigestion.
Note that tomato products are generally irritating if you already have issues with acid reflux or an ulcer.
If you don't get acid indigestion, then eating jalapeno peppers in moderation reduces your risk of developing issues. However if you already have problems they make it worse.
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Pepermint can help with NAUSEA... its not much good for acid indigestion. Limit problem substances, such as coffee (including decaf), alcohol and fatty foods.
A pleasant alternative to coffee after a meal is a cup of warm herbal tea--chamomile, ginger, peppermint, marshmallow, meadowsweet or slippery elm--which has the added benefit of relieving heartburn discomfort.
Stay up at least three hours after eating your last meal or large snack before going to bed.
Raising the head of your bed several inches will put gravity to use in preventing reflux during the night.
Chewing gum can provide short-term heartburn relief by stimulating the production of saliva, which dilutes and flushes out stomach acid.
Drinking a glass of lukewarm water after a meal may produce a similar effect.
Acidic foods like citrus fruits, tomatoes, and coffee increase production of stomach acid.
Overeating increases the production of acid, and a large quantity of food creates extra pressure on the abdomen.
Tight clothing squeezes the midsection and tends to push stomach contents upward.
Lying down after eating allows acid to flow more easily into the esophagus.
Eat smaller, more frequent meals to minimize stomach acid production.
you may try the following supplements
Calcium Carbonate
Dosage: 250-500 mg 3 times a day.
Comments: Chewable tablets provide the quickest relief.
Licorice (DGL)
Dosage: 2 deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) wafers (380 mg).
Comments: Take 3 or 4 times a day between meals as needed
Aloe Vera Juice
Dosage: 1/2 cup juice 3 times a day between meals.
Comments: Contains 98% aloe vera and no aloin or aloe-emodin.
Gamma-oryzanol
Dosage: 150 mg 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
Comments: Also know as rice bran oil.
Choline
Dosage: 500 mg 3 times a day.
Comments: For chronic heartburn, use in combination with pantothenic acid and thiamin for 1 month to see if symptoms abate.
Pantothenic Acid
Dosage: 1,000 mg twice a day.
Comments: For chronic heartburn, use in combination with choline and thiamin for 1 month to see if symptoms abate.
Thiamin
Dosage: 500 mg a day, taken first thing in the morning.
Comments: Also called vitamin B1. For chronic heartburn, combine with pantothenic acid and choline for 1 month. Long term, you should add digestive enzymes to your diet. I would also suggest bio-available whey protein isolate. This should get you well on your way to heal (because you're getting at the source!). Chalk, seriously thats what tums was originally made of, and is why tums is so chalky and a good souce of calcium. Its Calcium carbonate, whats un-natural about that?
Calcium carbonate is a common substance found as rock in all parts of the world and is the main component of seashells and the shell of snails. It is usually the principal cause of hard water. Believe it or not, acid indigestion is most commonly caused from too little acid in the stomach. When we eat food, the acid breaks down the large particles. With too little acid the food sits in the stomach and doesn't leave. It creates gas that makes the stomach expand. That's where heart burn comes from. Acid is the product of protein breaking down into amino acids. The amino acids are the building blocks for everything in the body, including the production of stomach acid. So here is the problem. You eat meat but the stomach can't break it down enough to be used. So try taking hydrochloric acid until your stomach gets up to speed. Stomach problems are usually associated with other digestive problems. Do some more reading about the whole digestive tract. Peppermints help. Yes there is a way to solving acids in your'e stomach, drink 2 glasses of milk V-d thats how I do it, if your'e not lactose intolerant. Write me back and I can recommend a high potency vitamin and mineral supplement that has had great results. |
