How Do You Cure Acid Reflux At Home?
Acid reflux is not just uncomfortable, it’s downright deadly. If left untreated it can lead to permanent damage of the esophagus and even cancer. While a doctor’s visit may be in order, you can also treat this condition at home if you follow these simple tips. Mind your diet. This is the most important step and maybe the most difficult. But many cases of acid reflux are self-inflicted. Be careful of: fried foods, foods high in acid content (citrus fruit, soda), processed foods (hot dogs, canned meat) and caffeine. Keep in mind that many packaged foods contain an excessive amount of oil as oil is a good preservative, but oil is a very common cause of acid reflux. Eat slowly and watch your portions. When you “assault” your stomach with food it responds by producing more stomach acid to digest all that food. More food equals more acid. If you eat slowly your body can digest better and be less overwhelmed with food. Drink water with your meals. Water can help to dilute the stomach acids an
