Here is a list of natural remedies that you can use when you
have acid reflux or heartburn. No need to use antacids, which
have unwanted side effects and contain aluminum, which has been
associated with senility and Alzheimer’s disease.
Anise, peppermint, and lavender
Here’s a tea that you can make to help you with acid reflux or
heartburn. It will help you reduce the amount of acid you have
in your stomach. Mix together equal amounts of aniseed,
peppermint and lavender. Make an infusion of this tea:
* boiling 2 ˝ cup distilled water * pour this water over a
teaspoon of the herbal mixture * let this tea sit for 3- 5
minutes * strain the tea and add a little bit of honey if you
like. * place this tea in a thermos
Drink up to 8 oz in the morning and 8 oz in the evening to get
relief of acid reflux.
Aniseed or anise – is a powerful herb that helps in digestive
conditions and has many other benefits for your body. Use only
the ash-colored anise called green anise, European anise or
sweet anise. There are two other types of anise, star anise and
caraway, which should not be used here.
Peppermint – is another powerful herb for stomach conditions or
heartburn. It helps in digestion, stomach distension, cramps,
ulcers, and gas.
Lavender – known for it scent has enormous healing activity for
your body. Is also an excellent stomach aid. It is useful in
reducing acid in the stomach.
Betain, Pepsin, and Papaya digestive enzymes
As you get older, your stomach weakens in its ability to produce
hydrochloric acid to digest protein. It is undigested protein
that leads to acid reflux or heartburn. Use digestive enzymes
that contain Betain, pepsin, or HCl with each meal to make sure
you digest all of your protein.
Papaya digestive enzymes, which contain papain, are also
excellent for protein digestion and you can use them with each
meal. Use 500mg or more of papaya enzymes per meal.
Pineapples
Pineapples are a store house of enzymes and contain bromelain,
an enzymes that reduces protein. Pineapples support digestion,
reduce inflammation, and supports wound healing. The fresh juice
has a high level of enzymes that will help you stop your acid
reflux.
You can also buy bromelain as tablet and take 200 – 500mg per
meal.
Chicory Root
Chicory comes from a family of bitter herbs that contain endive
and escarole. Boil 1 ˝ cup of chicory root for 5 - 10 minutes.
After it colds to room temperature, drink this tea to correct
acid reflux or heartburn.
Adding these herbs to your salad will also have benefits in
preventing acid reflux. Eating those foods that are alkaline is
the best way to avoid acid reflux and heartburn.
Using the remedies listed here will give relief from your acid
reflux. But more importantly add a salad to your diet everyday
and you will have less acid reflux in your life.
About Author :
Rudy Silva has a degree in Physics and is a Natural
Nutritionist. He is the author of Constipation, Acne,
Hemorrhoid, and Fatty Acid e-books. He writes a newsletter
called natural-remedies-thatwork.com and his information on
other topics can be seen at: http://www.acidreflux-relief.info