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The Good News is This: You’re Not Helpless
By now you can see the limitations of conventional wisdom concerning GERD. From misdiagnosis to the over-the-counter temporary fixes it is easy to get discouraged and start to believe that GERD is something that you’ll just have to get used to.
But that’s not the case. There are actions you can take to lessen the discomfort GERD brings or, even better, prevent this rough condition from developing in the first place. Here are a few ideas that have been proven helpful:
Nutrition. As with virtually all health problems, smart, healthy eating can work wonders. Almonds, bananas, apples should help your digestive distress. Bananas can battle GERD since they contain antacids that can protect against acid reflux. Spicy foods, fatty foods, carbonated beverages, onions, coffee, citrus fruits and tomatoes cause heartburn for some folks. Be aware of when you eat those foods and take them off your menu if they cause that burning sensation to appear.
Mustard also is a natural antacid. A spoonful of straight mustard is not usually the first thing most people think of when considered what to snack on. But mustard contains vinegar, which is acidic and can, therefore, block the acid that is erupting into your throat. Another idea concerning nutrition is to cut out all foods that are linked to gluten, i.e., wheat, rye, and barley.
If your heartburn is helped, it may mean staying away from those foods permanently. Don’t stuff yourself. Make an effort to eat smaller meals more frequently. Also, slow down your eating. Shoveling massive amounts of half-chewed food down quickly will overload your stomach’s ability to digest the food without excess acid (that will back up into your chest and throat.)
Probiotics. Yogurt, sauerkraut, and kefir are food sources that are loaded with probiotics, the bacteria that is friendly to your digestive system. Also, consider taking a probiotic supplement to ensure you are creating a healthy internal environment in your body.
Finally, make sure you don’t eat late at night before bedtime. This will keep the pressure off your stomach and make it less likely that you will experience heartburn during the night.
Apple Cider Vinegar. Just a few sips daily can help control your heartburn
Aloe Vera. Most people are aware that Aloe Vera is effective in relieving the pain and discomfort of sunburn when applied externally. But Aloe Vera is also useful when taken internally since it reduces inflammation. As an added benefit, Aloe Vera can improve your digestion.
Drink Tea. Ginger root tea and Chamomile tea have been used for thousands of years to have a soothing effect on the lining of your esophagus
Stop wearing tight-fitting clothes. This may sound a bit ridiculous, but tight-fitting clothing can constrict your digestive system enough to put pressure on your LES. This is precisely what you don’t need, even a little bit!
Throw those cigarettes in the trash. As if you didn’t already have enough reasons to stop smoking, here’s another one: smoking weakens your LES, which, as mentioned above, is the cause of heartburn. Smoking can also impede your saliva's ability to withdraw acid from your LES.
Avoid or minimize alcohol. As with nicotine, alcohol hurts your LES.
Lose weight. Another common sense measure that is often overlooked. Added pounds put more pressure on your LES.
