Thursday, February 5, 2009

Natural Cure For Heartburn Problems

By William Lagadyn

Heartburn is the most common symptom of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Gastric diseases or GERD are usually caused due to improper digestion of food. A ratio of 1:4 people has experience heartburn. A heartburn which occurs once in a while is pretty common. There are people who experience heartburn almost everyday. Chest and abdominal pains are other common symptoms of Gastric diseases.

If one is experiencing heartburn regularly he or she should consult the doctor immediately and take proper treatment. As this problem may result in some serious problems which also include some dangerous diseases like ulcer or cancer.

It is advised to have a natural cure for heartburn instead going on medication. Our ancestors have taught us some unique remedy for heartburn carried on since generation to generation. Heartburn may be caused by how much or what foods a person chooses to eat, what he or she chooses to drink and other lifestyle issues, but it can also be a symptom of more serious medical conditions.

A proper scheduled diet always helps to keep the digestion effective without any Sid effects. Foods are drinks usually trigger heartburn problems. Citrus fruits; Chocolate; Peppermint; Spearmint; Tomatoes; Raw onions are few examples of food stuffs which create heartburn.

Fennel seeds or fennel tea is the one of the natural and most prominent cure for heartburn. Fennel seeds are easily available in the market. Fennel seeds are available at most grocery stores and can be ordered online from companies that sell herbs and other natural products. A tea is created by seeping one or two teaspoons of seeds in eight ounces of boiling water. Many people find that fennel tea provides heartburn relief. Fennel is an ingredient in some over the counter medications for heartburn relief.

Peppermint is also a traditionally used natural cure for heartburn, gas and indigestion. After a big meal, gas building up in your stomach can cause cramping. But, menthol relaxes the valve between the stomach and the esophagus, allowing trapped gas to escape upward as a welcome, pressure-relieving burp

Prevention is better than cure and hence the point to be noted that there is no specific cure for heartburn. Regular workouts, meditation and proper diet help in reducing the symptoms. The juice from the aloe Vera plant is another natural home remedy that is used to soothe an irritated esophagus. Patients suffering from heartburn should check the ingredients while taking herbs to prevent allergies through any of the ingredient.

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