Gastric reflux is a disorder that can become very annoying. Among the natural remedies there are several herbs, in addition to good living habits to be followed to reduce the burning and inflammation, like having proper nutrition .
Gastric reflux is a malaise that is manifested by rise of stomach contents into the esophagus, which leads to irritation of the mucous membranes especially with inflammation and burning in the pit of my stomach, until you have acidity and even regurgitation.
Usually gastric reflux is a temporary malaise also called gastritis, but it can turn into a real disease, if it becomes so common to get to harm the esophageal wall .
Causes and symptoms of gastric reflux
The food we eat reaches the stomach where it is the esophageal sphincter, the valve for the passage of the food that prevents stomach acid juices to climb up keeping them inside to promote their digestive function. The esophageal valve can be opened only in exceptional cases such as vomiting and belching.
In gastric reflux it can happen that this valve malfunctioning, is little toned, allowing the acid gastric juice to go back.
The symptoms of reflux are felt with mucous membrane irritation, heartburn and throat, hoarseness, cough, nausea, tooth enamel erosion, wheezing, you need to clear his throat and difficulty swallowing.
Healthy habits against gastric esophageal reflux
The rest and sleep may become a very difficult time for those suffering from esophageal gastric reflux, so a good sleeping habit is not completely horizontal but with a high pillow behind his back while maintaining a 30-degree angle.
This precaution prevents with the help of gravity to prevent the return of stomach contents when we sleep. The best position is then belly up or on the left side.
Cigarette smoking is definitely an enemy of this disorder because it increases the irritation of all mucous, cough and burning.
Exercising always helps, and because in overweight gastric reflux is more frequent, and because it is better oxygenated blood, improved the strength and tone of the whole organism and therefore also reinforced the digestive process.
Remember that physical activity is meant turning away from meals, at least 2 hours to them to not to disturb the digestion taking place.
Natural remedies for gastric reflux disease
A glass of water and lemon juice to be drunk in the morning upon rising is a good habit that preserves the acidity of the stomach and allows the proper performance of digestive.
Mallow, marshmallow and plantain are plants rich in mucilage with soothing and anti-inflammatory mucosal gastroesophageal tract and stomach.
In herbal medicine we can find them in size and we can prepare a herbal tea soaked in water that is left over night dive in the morning and then drink the liquid after it is filtered, rich in mucilage that will create a protective film on the mucosa helping healing.
The aloe gel for internal use is refreshing, soothing and regenerating the mucous membrane. Be careful though not to buy the most commonly used aloe juice laxative purpose at this juncture is definitely just indicated.
Licorice is an anti-inflammatory indicated for the mucosa of the stomach and esophagus just thanks to its ability to produce more mucin, useful and protective substance by gastric acidity. It is also an antitussive: the cough is one of the most present symptoms when gastric reflux becomes persistent. Licorice should not be used by people who have high blood pressure. The form of engagement shall be the decoction of the root or the capsules in mono doses.
The boswelia is an excellent exotic plant against inflammation from any source. It also stimulates cell regeneration of the gastric mucosa. We can find this plant in capsules and mono doses or in tincture.
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