Acid Reflux Disease, or heartburn, is a very common ailment that is all too often treated with unnecessary drugs. It is often characterized by a persistent burning or discomfort behind the breastbone. Sometimes the symptoms of reflux can resemble those of coronary disease. If you have been diagnosed with Acid Reflux Disease, there are obviously many different treatment options available to you. Unfortunately the treatment options that are all natural are the ones we seldom hear about…including prevention.
Acid Reflux Disease is one of those ailments that we can easily take control over if we will simply make some positive lifestyle and diet changes. Changes like eliminating any foods or beverages which seem to aggravate the symptoms. Avoiding fatty foods and alcohol is very important, as well as quitting smoking.
If you find that these lifestyle changes are not enough, please don’t panic and jump right into the pharmaceutical arena. There are some all natural treatments and remedies for heartburn that can be quite effective. If your doctor immediately prescribes a pill for your acid reflux, tell him or her that you would like to first try an all natural treatment. Too often we tend to listen to the television commercials that tell us to “Ask your doctor if so-and-so is right for you”. Then we jump right into the pill cabinet without realizing that nature has a lot to offer.
Some of the more natural items that have been known to be good for acid reflux include: aloe vera, pickle juice (yes pickle juice), apples, licorice root extract, lemons, and baking soda among other things. And of course, sometimes all it takes is a simple lifestyle change. If you feel your condition is much more serious, consult with your physician.
