TREATMENTS FOR GERD - NATURAL IS BETTER

If you are reading this, then quite possibly, you are at your wits end and desperate to find relief for Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease, or in short, GERD. For many people the symptoms may vary from mild heartburn to excruciating pain which can cause vomiting, constant chest pains, regurgitation of acid and difficulty to swallow. In very bad cases asthma, vocal cord infections and couching can be added to the list of discomforts. The good news is that you can manage your symptoms with natural and safe treatments for GERD.

ALOE VERA has long been one of the trusted and much praised treatments for GERD due to the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties of this “Desert Lily”. It is recommended to drink Aloe Juice before meals. The dark, very thick and bitter Aloe Juice might take some getting used to, but the results should be more than rewarding in the long run.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR might not seem like a logical solution to a problem related to acid. The mere mention of the word “cider” should have GERD sufferers cringe. However, in this day and age where fast foods often provide a quick and cheap, albeit unhealthy, meal, we consume more fatty oils than our bodies can process. Hence, a buildup of oil in the stomach and Acid Reflux, or GERD. Apple Cider Vinegar is a mild, unobtrusive and healthy way to brake down the undigested fat in your stomach. The most effective way of using Apple Cider Vinegar as a natural treatment for GERD is to dilute a tablespoon full in half a glass of water and to drink it after a fatty meal.

COTTAGE CHEESE is alkaline based as it is a dairy product. Calcium is known for breaking down and neutralizing stomach acids and aiding in the relief of Acid Reflux. Not all of us are milk lovers, and this is a great alternative, especially as you can use low fat Cottage Cheese, which eliminates the problem of added fatty solids. As the Cottage Cheese is easily digested and does not penetrate the Esophagus, this is one of the treatments for GERD that is fast working, and many swear by it.

LICORICE, especially Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice or DGL is another natural and highly effective combatant in aid of your digestive system. As the licorice is chewed, your saliva aids in diluting the beneficial byproducts and this speeds up the absorption process. Once your digestive system is stimulated to fight back on its own, instant relief will be felt.

The above is only a few of the treatments for GERD. There might be as many treatments as there are sufferers and it is important to remember that your body is truly unique. What may work for a million people might not be the ultimate solution for you. Keep your mind open to alternative ideas. Try as many as you can. There is hope, there is relief.

Most of all make a concerted effort to change your lifestyle. Coffee, chocolate, fatty foods, cigarettes, alcohol and all the other naughty but nice things out there is your main enemy in your fight against GERD.