Categories: Stomach Disorder

Nature’s Way in the Treatment of Acid Reflux

One disease that has been known to affect as many as 1 out of 10 Americans is called Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux Disease (GERD). Some recognize this disease’s symptoms as just common heartburn. Whatever the case many are plagued daily with this annoying and pesky disease which some are not able to find instant relief.

As a matter of fact most people living in the United States may experience a sensation of the acids in the stomach splashing up through the esophagus. This is the classic occurrence when people suffer the discomfort of GERD. This occurrence just happens in greater frequency with some people.

Many drug remedies have been prescribed to take care of the discomfort that acid reflux or GERD can bring. However, there have proved not to be the most excellent answer to everyone’s that experiences the sensations of acid reflux. Some have reported as having their condition worsened through the use of these inhibitors. In fact there has been a reported drug for the treatment of acid reflux that was consequently taken from the market due to death of a patient.

Let’s look at a couple of Nature’s ways in the treatment of Acid Reflux. Some may look to follow a method of cleansing the body through water that has been processed or filtered with some quality dietary supplements added. Filtered water is better for this due to the removal of additional contamination. This method cleansing may prove to be helpful in bringing back a person’s normal stomach quality.

The normal person should consume the proper amount or water daily to obtain a light golden color to the discharge of urine. The person that is bothered by acid reflux should drink more water to assist in thinning the acid and bring about a proper acid and alkalinity balance in the stomach.

Herbal relief such as wormwood is also very popular. Some people find garlic to be another remedy that works. Garlic has proven to be beneficial not only in the relief of GERD but also in other digestive issues. The freshness of the garlic is paramount in this treatment. The preferred method of ingestion is to crush and place in a liquid or the garlic may also be chewed after being crushed by a spoon.

When a person considers the side effects that medication can bring and the expense that comes along with this, Nature’s way of the treatment of Acid Reflux may be a great alternative. For more information, visit your trusted doctor.

 

Vikram Tarugu

Dr. Vikram Tarugu is an award-winning Gastroenterologist with board certification earned from both the “American Board of Internal Medicine” and the “American Board of Internal Medicine Sub-Specialty in Gastroenterology“. Currently practicing in West Palm Beach & Okeechobee, FL. Dr. Vikram Tarugu is a proficient medical professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive health complications. With over 20 years of in-the-field experience, 2,000+ procedures conducted, and 4,000 patients treated; Dr. Vikram Tarugu has been recognized as one of the best GI doctors, not only in the state of Florida in which he practices, but nationwide.

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