Heartburn, reflux or hyperacidity often affects a large part of society, it is not a pleasant feeling, so it is not surprising that we are looking for quick relief from burning. Often, however, preparations in pharmacies fail or work only for a short while, after which we have to reach for a tablet again, which, after all, cannot be as healthy as natural herbs.
Hyperacidity is simply an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach, which irritates the delicate mucous membranes unaccustomed to contact with the contents of the stomach. Usually, reflux is caused by many factors, especially by poor, improper nutrition, alcohol abuse, smoking or too little secretion of bile and suboptimal metabolism. In addition, it can be a consequence of various types of diseases of the stomach and duodenum, as well as the result of constipation.
Symptoms can be quickly alleviated with appropriate preparations, but as we know, prevention is always better than cure. Herbs have many beneficial substances that perfectly support and protect the mucous membranes, protecting against the harmful effects of acidic gastric juice.
Marshmallow root, linden flower, yarrow herb, couch grass rhizome, horehound herb, St. John’s wort, licorice root, thousandwortare one of the most effective herbs used in counteracting gastric hyperacidity.
It is also important to change your lifestyle to introduce habits into your diet that in the long run will help you forget about the unpleasant ailments of the digestive tract. First of all, remember to avoid a few basic products, thanks to which your stomach will rest and its work will stabilize.
Avoid sweets, sugar, cakes and sweet cakes are not a good solution if you are tired of hyperacidity. The same goes for fatty meats, fried foods and sauces. Also remember to avoid alcohol and other stimulants such as cigarettes, coffee, tea, various types of carbonated drinks, as well as chocolate and citrus fruits, it is also worth eating slowly and chewing each bite for a long time.
Steamed grated ginger root perfectly affects hyperacidity, the same applies to cumin tea and cumin infusion, which should be strained before drinking. Other plants recommended for heartburn also include: anise, fennel, cinnamon, malabar cardamom, marshmallow, knotweed.
Symptoms of heartburn can be reduced by chewing a few juniper seeds daily. On the first day we chew three grains and add one every day. We’re done when we get to eight grains.
If the problems with hyperacidity do not go away despite the use of all possible ways to deal with them at home, you should consult a doctor about this fact, because the causes of long-term, persistent hyperacidity can be serious.