Acid Reflux Treatments

Acid reflux medications work primarily by countering the production of acid in the stomach. There are two main classes of medications which are the Histamine-2 Blockers (H2 Blockers) and the Photon Pump Inhibitor (PPI). Both are effective at reliving the symptoms of GERD and acid reflux but work in different ways. Read the rest of this entry »

There are certain herbs like ginger root which are known for their capabilities to absorb the acid of the stomach hence it is a prime candidate for acid reflux home remedies. Instead of making a grating the ginger root, boiling it in water, straining it and then drinking it, you can also purchase capsules of the same from any nutritional store and take one just after dinner. Read the rest of this entry »

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux, is a problem affecting many people.  There is a ring of muscle at the entrance of your stomach called lower esophageal sphincter (LES).  In most cases, the LES will close as soon as food passes through it; however, if the LES does not close all the way or opens too often, the acid being produced in your stomach moves up into your esophagus, resulting in acid reflux.  Some symptoms are chest pain or heartburn.  Acid reflux, or GERD, is usually diagnosed when chronic symptoms happen two or more times a week.

In adults, poor posture could play an important role in acid reflux.  A slouched posture does not create a straight path between the esophagus and the stomach.  Therefore, muscles around the esophagus may start to spasm, causing acidity and gas can get blocked resulting in acid reflux. Read the rest of this entry »