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Recent statistics from the US Department of Health and Human

Services suggest that over seven million people suffer from

severe acid reflux in the U.S. alone. It is estimated that over

fifteen million Americans suffer from chronic heartburn, as well.

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Free Yourself of Acid Reflux Drug Addiction!

Copyright © 2006 Wind Publishing

Written by: Richey

REFLUX GONE FOREVER, Natural Acid Reflux Remedies

http://www.refluxgoneforever.com

Recent statistics from the US Department of Health and Human

Services suggest that over seven million people suffer from

severe acid reflux in the U.S. alone. It is estimated that over

fifteen million Americans suffer from chronic heartburn, as

well.

The incidence of acid reflux is greater in people over the age of

forty, but it can affect anyone, even infants. Acid reflux

affects people of every age, socioeconomic class and race.

Simply put, acid reflux occurs when stomach acid splashes up

through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) into the esophagus

and throat. This reflux of acid can be the result of many things

including diet, alcohol consumption, smoking, hiatal hernia,

stress and even pregnancy. When this refluxed acid hits the

tender lining of the esophagus, it causes a painful burning

sensation in the chest and, or throat. Other symptoms include

difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), hoarseness, asthma and

dental erosion.

If left untreated, this condition can evolve into more severe and

life threatening diseases like Barrett " s Esophagus, which is

a precursor of esophageal cancer. In an attempt to avoid the

more serious consequences of acid reflux, people are resorting

more and more to pharmaceutical drugs.

There are three classifications of drugs which treat acid reflux.

The first of these are antacids, which neutralize the acid in

your stomach and are at best only a temporary fix. They are

loaded with harmful ingredients such as sodium and aluminum. The

next group of drugs is called H2 Blockers. They reduce the

amount of acid that the stomach produces and provide longer

lasting relief than antacids. Finally there are the PPI drugs

(proton pump inhibitors), which shut off the proton pumps in the

stomach that manufacture hydrochloric acid.

PPI drugs should only be used for eight weeks, at most. It says

so right on the label. Doctors certainly know this but allow if

not encourage most patients to continue taking these drugs on a

permanent basis.

PPI drugs actually shut down the pumps that produce the stomach

acid necessary to digest and assimilate food. This is an

essential function of our physical anatomy. Another point of

concern is that stomach acid keeps very dangerous bacteria, which

live in the stomach and intestines, in check.

There are, unfortunately, no studies that can determine the long

term effects of these drugs. We do, however, know what the

potential harmful side effects are and there are hundreds of

them. They include: allergic reaction, back and chest pain,

fatigue, fever, flu-like disorder, hypertension, constipation, GI

hemorrhage, vomiting, tinnitus, anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency,

weight gain, arthritis, fibromyalgia syndrome, anorexia,

depression, dizziness, impotence, insomnia, migraine, visual

field defect, menstrual disorder, asthma aggravated, pharyngitis,

acne, taste loss, fungal infection and Barrett " s esophagus " "

just to mention a few!

The medical community would have us believe that drugs are the

only answer to the problem of acid reflux. Doctors are not

taught nutrition or natural healing techniques in med school. As

a result they depend on prescription drugs to treat the symptoms

of acid reflux disease. They unfortunately know nothing about

how to cure the condition itself.

PPI drugs are very big business. Annual global sales for PPI

drugs reached well over six billion dollars in 2002. One can

only guess what those statistics are today. One can only imagine

the extent of the damage these drugs are causing people all over

the world.

I am happy to say that we are not limited to pharmaceuticals in

order to rid ourselves of the acid reflux condition. There are

many alternative techniques and procedures which can be employed

to accomplish that end. As a veteran of the acid reflux drug

battle, I am living proof that one can heal themselves of acid

reflux by using what I call natural medicine.

When I found out that my doctor had exhausted all possibilities

of helping me, outside of the PPI drug regime, I knew that I was

on my own. I had to heal myself. To my surprise, through

research and study, I found that curing acid reflux disease is

really quite simple.

With a few modest changes in lifestyle and with the help of

several natural remedies, one can absolutely win the battle

against acid reflux without the use of drugs.

There are many natural ingredients found in any health store,

which can help during the acid reflux recovery period. Herbs,

such as marshmallow, slippery elm and bladderwrack have wonderful

healing properties. Aloe vera, licorice and natural honey can

sooth the esophagus and assist in the healing process. Chewing

gum between meals actually neutralizes stomach acid.

There are simple things which contribute to the acid reflux

condition which most people overlook; insufficient water

consumption is one of them. Eating too rapidly and chewing food

improperly is another.

Eating smaller, more frequent meals is helpful. Substituting

Kukicha Twig tea for coffee makes the body more alkaline. Have

fruit, like bananas and melons instead of cereal for breakfast.

Snacks of walnuts, almonds and more fruit will keep you going

throughout the day. At dinner eat lightly and at least two hours

before retiring. You certainly don " t have to starve

yourself, but try to stay away from those acid reflux " trigger "

foods.

It does take a new approach to life, in general, to heal a

stubborn acid reflux condition. Think of it as an exciting

challenge. You will feel so much better and your health will

improve. It will have been worth the effort.

In a society where convenience sometimes takes precedence over

common sense, pills have taken the place of ancient healing

techniques and natural therapies. Drugs taken on a regular basis

can be more dangerous than the illness itself.

Take command of your health and use natural resources to free

yourself of those acid reflux drugs.

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© 2006 Wind Publishing

Richey is a self-educated expert on

how to cure acid reflux disease by natural means.

He has written an extensive report entitled,

REFLUX GONE FOREVER, Natural Acid Reflux Remedies.

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