Rizal Philippines | April 29, 2014
Dear Reader:
I did not realize that having upset stomach or having acid reflux or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is very prevalent. I know of many acquaintances and even my daughter who are suffering and are taking a lot of antacids, PPI and still are in pain to no avail. They are often admitted to the hospital with only temporary relief.
I came across this Dr. Mercola for the nth time. I think I should give this some emphasis. His article lists down common and natural cures for GERD. Some of them are:
1. Some prescription and over the counter drugs can cause heartburn
2. Do not depend so much on Protein Pump Inhibitor drugs like Nexium and Prevacid. because they can cause overdependence . They can cause too little production of acid and sometimes, the stomach condition arise because the stomach can not digest food, as complex carbohydrates.
3. Try probiotics
4. Take more of unprocessed food
5. Baking soda to neutralize the stomach acid
6. Aloe vera juice
7. Glutamine vs H. pylori
8. Ginger root
