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A Few Natural Remedies For Acid Reflux Worth Trying

May 5th, 2008

Its very tempting to ignore the fact you have acid reflux when you have medication in your pocket. You can be sat in the restaurant looking at the menu thinking “to hell with it, the pain will soon be gone once I pop a tablet. The trouble with that is that after a while you are relying on those tablets and many of them can bring their own health problems and also as your condition worsens the drugs effectiveness will be less as your body becomes immune to the chemicals. Much better is to use natural remedies for acid reflux and we have put a few together here for you.

Before taking any of these or any other supplements, be sure to read the directions carefully, and to follow the dosages completely. You should also talk to your doctor if you are considering taking an herbal acid reflux remedy (especially if you are on other medications) and he will advice how much of the supplement you should take each day.

One of the natural remedies for acid reflux you’ll want to take is burdock. This herb is a great body healer and helps to clean out the liver and kidneys during the digestion process. Burdock can help to clear up your reflux symptoms if you take it once or twice a day at meal times. You may also want to try celery seed as this supplement is great for helping to clean out the intestines. This means your body will be able to rid itself of toxins much quicker. Eating ray celery between meals will also aid in this process.

Increasing your intake of Omega-3 will improve your digestive system and so improve your acid reflux symptoms. Sea food is the best source of Omega-3 but if fish isn’t your thing other great sources include walnuts, flax seeds, olive oil, beans and winter squash. All of these provide you with concentrated sources of omega-3 fats and have the added bonus of being great for the heart and also a proven memory booster. A diet rich in Omega-3 fats is one of the best natural remedies for acid reflux you can give yourself.

Another way to ease acid reflux symptoms is by taking a capsule of devil’s claw with meals will also help you to feel better after eating, and will help you to resist the urge to lie down right after a meal. Devil’s claw helps to ease the lining of the esophagus as well, and helps the food to settle in your stomach, so that it doesn’t resurface in the esophagus as soon as you have eaten.

You can take other supplements to aid in the digestion process for acid reflux as well, such as flax seed oil, borage oil, or cascara, since these herbs and oils are great for cleaning impurities from the bloodstream, and can give you more energy after eating. Of course, you’ll still need to stay away from heavy foods, such as Italian dishes, and spicy foods, but these natural remedies for acid reflux will definitely help you to regain your health, and to get the relief that you are craving.

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