Your stomach has acid to help digest your food. Your stomach acid is very strong – the same acidity as battery acid. While the stomach can handle this, the more sensitive esophagus cannot. When the stomach sphincter is too weak, stomach acid regurgitates up into the esophagus, and causes a burning sensation called Heartburn. While occasional Heartburn is common, more frequent, ongoing Heartburn may be Acid Reflux, or GERD.<\/p>\n
Symptoms of Heartburn include burning chest pain, sour taste in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, belching, hoarseness, and sometimes breathing difficulties. Heartburn symptoms are worse from lying down or bending over.<\/p>\n
Heartburn may be caused by a poor diet with too much citrus, certain spices, and fatty or irritating foods. Check with your doctor as some medications promote acid reflux. Smoking, alcohol, coffee, and other foods will make heartburn symptoms worse.<\/p>\n
Doctor\u2019s treatment for heartburn usually entails antacids and proton pump inhibitors that stop or slow down stomach acid, which may cause nutritional deficiencies and contribute to osteoporosis and immune dysfunction.<\/p>\n
The goal from a natural perspective to help heartburn is to first relieve symptoms with natural remedies, and then correct the dietary imbalances. Start with a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables and mild meats such as chicken, turkey and fish, then add cell salts, homeopathy, and herbs for heartburn to correct the underlying causes. Additionally, it is important to address stressful conditions in a person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n
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Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening\/ tonifying properties.<\/p>\n
Herb combinations: <\/strong><\/p>\n
Dave\u2019s Digestive Formula<\/strong> \u2013 stimulates digestion; best to take 2 before each meal.<\/p>\n
Dave\u2019s Lower Bowel Formula<\/strong> – to soothe the mucus membranes of the gastro-intestinal system.<\/p>\n
Herb singles:<\/strong><\/p>\n
DGL (De-glycerized licorice)<\/strong> is chewed to provide symptomatic relief.<\/p>\n
Slippery Elm<\/strong> – for use with DGL for fast symptom relief.<\/p>\n
Calendula<\/strong> – for inflammation, tightening the tissues, repairing tissues, and lymphatic improvement.<\/p>\n
Marshmallow<\/strong> \u2013 like other demulcents, coats the mucus membranes, is cooling and soothing.<\/p>\n
Rhubarb<\/strong> \u2013 Butternut (Solaray Brand) \u2013 to sooth the stomach, but also promotes bowel movements if constipated.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nCell Salts to Help Heartburn<\/h2>\n
To make a cell salt solution<\/strong>, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.<\/p>\n
#2 Calc phos 6X <\/strong>\u2013 nervous digestion to correct acidic stomach
\n#8 Mag phos 6X<\/strong> \u2013 muscular spasms of the stomach
\n#10 Nat phos 6X<\/strong> \u2013 over acidity
\n#11 Nat Sulph 6X<\/strong> \u2013 pancreas, liver support<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nHeartburn Homeopathic Remedies<\/h2>\n
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.<\/p>\n