Stop Heartburn Holistically
Many people who suffer from daily heartburn may not realize they can stop heartburn holistically. In fact, it’s also possible to holistically treat acute cases (commonly referred to as acid reflux or gerd).
The traditional approach to treating this condition is to prescribe certain drugs such as H2 receptor antagonists, which include Tagamet and Zantac, or PPI drugs (proton pump inhibitors) like Nexium and Prilosec. These medicines slow down the production of stomach acid and are the two main types of pharmaceutical acid suppressors.
The alternative way is to stop heartburn holistically. By definition, holistic means considering the whole or in this case treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms of a disease. This form of approach is natural, has no side-effects and treats the condition instead of the symptoms.
Acid reflux is the result of an acidic system. What you eat and drink determines the PH of your body. Vegetable juices, such as raw potato, celery and cabbage are alkaline and helpful in correcting an acidic stomach.
Papaya juice contains the digestive enzyme papain, which has a soothing effect on the stomach and aids in the breaking down of protein.
Slippery Elm, bladderwrack and marshmallow belong to a category of herbs called demulcents. These herbs aid digestion by decreasing inflammation and by soothing the affected areas. They form a protective barrier against stomach acid and other digestive irritants.
There are many ways to stop heartburn holistically.
Meditation can help. Yoga can also be very beneficial to the body. Losing weight and exercising regularly are also important. Drinking copious amounts of pure water not only flushes the system of toxins, but dilutes stomach acid during periods between meals.
These are all powerful approaches to help you stop heartburn holistically.
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