22 Thursday Apr 2021
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acid reflux, antacid, antacids, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, do you have heartburn?, heartburn, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, oatmeal, The Reflux Diet, uncooked oats
Grab some oatmeal. Just measure out one tablespoon of uncooked oats, and chew them thoroughly before swallowing. The book “The Reflux Diet” says uncooked oatmeal absorbs the stomach acid that causes heartburn. And it’s a safe, natural alternative to taking antacids.
25 Tuesday Feb 2020
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Eat more root vegetables, like carrots, beets, sweet potatoes and turnips. They contain powerful antioxidants that switch on enzymes that heal tissues and boost immunity. In fact, eating a half-cup of root vegetables a day can boost production of virus-attacking white blood cells by 53%! And you get a bonus with orange root vegetables like carrots and yams. Yale researchers say they contain beta-carotene that helps heal throat tissue damaged by acid reflux. So root vegetables can relieve your sore throat – from a cold and acid reflux.
20 Wednesday Feb 2019
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Because you can drink it AND use it for cocktails, salad dressing, and homemade mayonnaise. And pickle juice is good for you! Research in the journal Medicine And Science in Sports And Exercise found salty pickle juice relieves muscle cramps 37% faster than plain water. Another use for pickle juice? Heartburn relief! It may seem counterintuitive, since pickle juice contains vinegar, which is acidic. But it can help relieve acid reflux in a similar way to apple cider vinegar. Because sometimes, heartburn is caused by having too LITTLE stomach acid. Pickle juice can also help with constipation, since the vinegar stimulates digestive juices that help your body break down food.
21 Thursday Apr 2016
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NYU sleep specialist, Dr. Rebecca Scott says going to bed full is worse. That’s because it can cause acid reflux, which can wake you up, or cause restless sleep. But going to bed with a growling stomach isn’t ideal either. Low blood sugar could also cause you to wake up in the middle of the night. So if you’re hungry before bed, eat a very small snack, like almonds or yogurt. The protein will digest slowly, so your stomach won’t rumble – but it won’t be too heavy or fatty and keep you awake.
30 Wednesday Mar 2016
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Want a simple medication-free way to reduce your potential for heartburn? Breathe more deeply. That’s according to Dr. Sophie Balzora, a gastroenterologist from NYU Medical Center. She says 30 minutes of deep breathing exercises every day can relieve acid reflux symptoms because it strengthens the muscles in your lower esophagus. So inhale through your nose, drawing air deep into your lungs, then exhale through your mouth. A good time to practice is when you’re commuting to and from work.
04 Friday Mar 2016
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If you get acid reflux, the best thing you can do is to eat less – and eat slowly. That’s the word from gastroenterologist, Dr. Marie Borum. She says people who get frequent heartburn are better off eating 5 smaller meals a day than 3 big ones.
And after a big meal, try not to lie down. But if you do, lie on your left side, which enables your stomach to empty properly. That way, less acid will back up into your esophagus and cause burning.
02 Wednesday Apr 2014
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Here’s what else it could mean….
If you have a small, tickling cough, the culprit may be your blood pressure medication. For about 1 in 5 patients, a little known side-effect to those drugs is a dry, nagging cough. So ask your doctor about switching to a different type of blood pressure medication. Otherwise, ask him about adding some iron to your diet. Research shows that taking a daily iron supplement can calm a drug-related cough in as little as one month.
Also, a persistent cough could be a sign of acid reflux. Experts say about 3 out of 4 people who experience heartburn after eating also develop a cough! The #1 way to ward off acid reflux is to eat lighter meals. Otherwise, try sitting upright for at least 2 hours after a meal. Then sleep on your left side. That way, acid passes more quickly from your stomach into your intestines.
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