Acid Reflux Home Remedies

Each year, more and more people continue to suffer from the inflammation called acid reflux. This disease is a prelude to ulcer. It is caused due to the imbalance between acid and alkaline in the stomach. The blood is a composition of 20% acid and 80% alkali. The digestive system is affected when the proportion of acid in the blood increases. 

There are various home remedies for acid reflux that are available. But no one can assure you that the same home remedy will work for different individual as acid reflux is an individual disease with various forms and innumerable causes. 

Following are some of the effective acid reflux home remedies which have been successful in treating majority of sufferers:

• Holy basil Tulsidas is an important herb which helps in controlling acidity. You can chew 3-4 leaves of basil each day to get relief from acidity.

• Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular home remedy for acid reflux. It also helps in the treatment of constipation, controls cholesterol level, acne and also helps in losing weight. You can drink ACV either before meal or alongwith the meal. The best way is to add 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a glass of water and drink it alongwith your meal. But make sure that the vinegar is organic.

• Yoghurt also contains enzymes that help in the digestion process. In addition it also provides a cooling sensation to your burning throat. A spoon of yoghurt will do wonders to your throat and calm down the inflammation.

• Mint juices or mint capsules that contains peppermint oil is also very effective treatment for acidity. Taking it after your meals will alleviate the formation of gas and aggravate your digestion process.

• Fruits such as banana, papaya, cucumber, apple and water melon also helps in reducing the burning sensation. 

• Another immediate relief for acid flux is chewing gum. By chewing gum you increase the production of saliva which is the natural antacid of the body. This helps in settling down the acidity problem.

• Chamomile or fennel tea is also known to provide quick acid reflux relief.

• Chewing almonds early morning or chewing candied ginger when the reflux kicks in also helps in relieving the acidity.

• Drinking chilled milk or water at regular interval also provides immediate relief to the body.

• A healthy diet is one of the most important home remedy. Avoid eating fast food, processed foods and oily food.

In addition to these, changing your lifestyle can also do wonders to your acid reflux. Some things that could be done are avoiding smoking, eating in upright position, do not lie down immediately after meal, walk briskly for 30 minutes or so, avoid wearing tight fitting clothes etc.

The articles acid reflux symptoms in women and the foods to avoid will help you to get rid of this irritable condition forever.