As a result, start to follow a diet. You chew food more slowly, keeping the tip of the tongue at the taste of a particular product. But the pain returns, moving up the esophagus. Every time there is a feeling that someone is hurting you in the chest area. If the pain attacks increase - it's time to seek advice from the gastroenterologist. It is possible that you have a gastroesophageal reflux.
The goal is to destroy chronic heartburn. Tactical weapons are a balanced diet. Strategic weapons - a variety of herbs, acupuncture and meditation.
Early decisions about this or that medication can lead to unforeseen results. Alas, many drugs also have side effects. In advance, warn the development of heartburn, it is extremely important for you to change your life in the direction of getting rid of frequent medications to improve the condition. A healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition are the keys to getting rid of the dependence of heartburn.
To prevent the development of heartburn, as well as to treat the already existing GERD, it is recommended to replace abundant meals with frequent fractional meals. In this diet, you need to reduce the fat content (cream, butter, pork, goose, duck, lamb, cakes) and increase the protein content. Try not to consume the juice of citrus fruits, tomatoes, coffee, tea, chocolate, mint, onions, garlic, alcohol and fizzy drinks for heartburn. It is not recommended to eat less than 2-3 hours before bedtime, and also lie, bend or exercise immediately after eating.
Close clothing and tight belts should be avoided , as they can help increase intra-abdominal pressure and strengthen the reflex.
Some medicines can contribute to the development of reflux heartburn, in this connection, it is necessary, if possible, to avoid their reception.
According to Russian epidemiological studies, 61.7% of men and 63.6% of women experience heartburn, with 10.3% and 15.1% frequently or permanently. However, most of them do not realize that this is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD).
Food
With gastroesophageal reflux heartburn does not necessarily refrain from chocolate, tomatoes, citrus, dairy and spicy foods. People often expect that the fight against heartburn will require victims in the form of a miserable diet without favorite delicacies. It's so nice to learn that it's not necessary to deprive yourself of adored products! At least all the loved ones ...
Saboteurs are still available: coffee, alcohol, fizzy drinks, fried and fatty foods, addiction to tobacco (although this is not a food product).
They should be abandoned completely with heartburn. To identify them, lead a special "Diary of food intake", in which you will tell yourself which products are the most favorite. As soon as one of the aforementioned "saboteurs" appears on the list, immediately exclude him from his diet.
In advance, warn the development of heartburn, try to eat often and in small portions. Remember that the last dinner should be held no later than two hours before bedtime.
It is extremely important to eat meals in a calm, relaxed environment, in no case on the run. Doctors of eastern medicine to eliminate heartburn offer regular chewing small pieces of ripe orange crusts. Cut the crust of the orange to the formation of gruel, and then swallow it completely. Do this as often as necessary. It turns out that it contains a strong antioxidant d-limonene. Experts suggest that it contributes to the cure of diseases of the esophagus and improves peristalsis. Daily intake of this curative extract (1000 mg) for two weeks will completely relieve you of unpleasant sensations in the stomach.
Secret information
At the heart of the gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) lies "throwing" into the esophagus the contents of the stomach and even the contents of the duodenum. Often, the gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is accompanied by heartburn that occurs when the muscles responsible for maintaining food in the stomach (lower esophageal sphincter) become weak and allow the gastric acid to move up the esophagus.
One of the causes of gastroesophageal reflux is the insufficiency of the lower sphincter of the esophagus. In this case, it is in a relaxed state for many months, and sometimes even years. During the illness, the patient feels pain in the chest, feeling how the fluid moves into the larynx and the mouth. The main factors that help to develop heartburn: unhealthy diet, excessive weight and stress.
Non-acid tricks
Stop wearing tightening clothes and raise the pillow during sleep by 20-25 cm - in this case it will be difficult for stomach acid to overcome gravity and reach the esophagus.
Acupuncture
Doctors of eastern medicine consider gastroesophageal reflux as a violation, as well as outflow of energy and advise to solve the problem with the help of acupuncture. It turns out that the procedures that relieve you of nausea, are perfect for treating gastroesophageal reflux. To remove nausea and heartburn, experts recommend stimulation of the point P6 (Pericardium-6) or Neiguan located above the wrist on the inside of the hand.
Herbs
Magic "herbal formula" from Chinese doctors called ping wei - the skin of citrus fruits, licorice, magnolia and rhizome atractyloides in a "single vial." All these natural ingredients correct the microflora of the stomach, improve digestion, assimilate nutrients, remove gas formation, change the direction of Qi energy. Ping wei recommend taking 2-4 tablets before each meal.
Meditation
With a gastroesophageal reflex, it is extremely important to change the lifestyle by getting rid of internal "clamps": maybe it's worth changing jobs and re-evaluating relationships with your loved one. Everything depends on ourselves, because all problems are within us. And stress only contributes to exacerbation of diseases. Therefore, the advice of psychologists: more meditations in nature, rashes, sports. Relieve stress! And then, perhaps, as a result of such a "peace process", it is not necessary to unleash "military actions" against heartburn at all.
When it comes to herbs, it is extremely important to know which of them, while being useful and healing, are unsuitable in your particular case. For heartburn, these are herbs that have antispasmodic properties, that is, relaxing muscles of the stomach (mint, chamomile, etc.). They should be avoided by choosing herbs that, on the one hand, tone the stomach area, and on the other - soothe the esophageal mucosa (rusty elm, medicinal althae, liquorice or licorice). For example, the root of the drug althea provides a protective coating of the surface of the stomach and esophagus, preventing its destruction and accelerating healing. And licorice (liquorice) eliminates inflammatory processes.