Heartburn or acid indigestion is another name that refers to Acid Reflux. The discomfort and pain associated with acid reflux is very widespread around the world.

This pain & discomfort may result in coughing, hoarseness, constant ear ache, or a burning sensation in your chest

(heartburn), sometimes spreading to the esophagus. Over time the complications brought upon by acid reflux may advance to:

• contraction] of the esophagus (esophageal stricture). The scar tissue narrows the food pathway, causing difficulty swallowing.

• An open sore in the esophagus (esophageal ulcer). Stomach acid can severely wear away tissues in the esophagus, causing an open sore to form.

• Precancerous changes to the esophagus (Barrett's esophagus). In Barrett's esophagus, the color and composition of the tissue lining the lower esophagus change.

What brings about Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux is caused by the back-up of stomach acid or bile into the esophagus. When you swallow, the lower esophageal

sphincter relaxes to allow food and fluid to flow down into your stomach. Then it closes again.

However, if this valve relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into your esophagus. This persistent backwash of acid can irritate the lining of your esophagus, causing it to become inflamed (esophagitis) & resulting in the conditions mentioned above.

Treatments for Acid Reflux

Once you have gone through all the checks, like an X-ray of your upper digestive system or Passing a flexible tube down

your throat. Treatment for acid reflux usually begins with over the counter medications that aim to control the acid.

Some of these treatments include:

• Antacids that neutralize stomach acid. Antacids, such as Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Rolaids and Tums. Overuse of some

antacids can cause side effects such as diarrhea or constipation. These can be bought in tablet or liquid form.

• Drugs to reduce acid production. Called H-2-receptor blockers, these include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine

(Pepcid AC), nizatidine (Axid AR) or ranitidine (Zantac 75). these don't act as fast as antacids, but provide longer relief.

• Medications that block acid creation and heal the esophagus. Proton pump inhibitors include lansoprazole and omeprazole. (Please see our video on Proton Pump Inhibitors)

Stronger medications can be applied & if all fails Surgery and other procedures are also available.

So what are the 10 Natural Remedies For Acid Reflux?

If you are experiencing an onset of the symptoms associated with acid reflux, there are several natural remedies you can use to help you get rid of the

burning sensations in your throat, chest etc. Here are 10 natural remedies for acid reflux that folks have revealed

to me. These natural solutions have helped to relieve or heal their acid reflux, but always consult your physician if you have any concerns.

1.Dried Mint leaves, steep 1 teaspoon in a cup of water

and drink. One cup a day for a week.

2.Eating a Mango a day or when you feel the acid reflux

active.

3.Marshmallow Root tincture, bottle instructions.

4.Gluten sensitivity. Try removing all grains from my

diet, e.g Wheat, oatmeal, and barley are the most common

sources of gluten in the Standard American Diet (the

SAD). It may take several weeks on a gluten-free diet

for the reflux symptoms to gradually disappear.

5.Yellow mustard. 2 teaspoons Yummy!

6.Okra boil for a minute, remove the seeds then eat 6 or

more pieces a day...with every meal. The Okra is siad to

help cure the inflammation of the LOWER Esophageal

Sphincter

7.Orange Peel Extract (1000mg. every other day)

8.Pickle Juice. Eat the pickles also, e.g pickled

asparagus spears/pickled cauliflower, pickled beets, etc.

9.Apples. Eat a few slices of Apple before meals and

before bedtime.

10.ALOE VERA. Make your own, get some aloe vera peel the

skin off of it and you add water to the goo. blend & drink or just buy from the health food shops.