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Esophageal reflux is a very unpleasant problem that does not directly threaten our lives, yet it can still cause very serious health complications. It is a very common digestive disorder. It occurs when the muscles between the esophagus and the stomach do not function properly or are weakened, so stomach acids can flow back from the stomach into the esophagus.
What are the symptoms of reflux?
Esophageal reflux manifests as heartburn, nausea and vomiting, a sour smell from the mouth, difficulty breathing, chronic cough, sleep problems, difficulty swallowing and chest pain. A patient may feel a lump in the throat. From time to time esophageal reflux appears in each of us, but there are factors that contribute to more pronounced symptoms.
Risk factors include primarily overweight and obesity, pregnancy, long-term stress and the stomach’s inability to empty properly. It helps to eat smaller portions of food and also to avoid foods that can trigger heartburn. These are mainly fatty and fried foods, but also sweets. You should also limit nicotine and alcohol.
Recipe for immediate relief
If you want to relieve heartburn immediately, you will need one potato and one apple. Peel and grate the potatoes, then strain the juice from them using cheesecloth or a cotton cloth. Do the same with the apple. Mix the two juices together. Drink this mixture twice a day one hour before meals. The results will come very quickly; you will be rid of the problem in no time.
Pay attention to a proper diet. Foods with a high fiber content that fill you quickly and for a long time will help, so you will be less prone to overeating. Foods with a high water content dilute stomach acid. Eat celery, cucumbers, salads, watermelons and drink herbal teas. On the other hand, acidic foods with a low pH could harm you. Foods with a higher pH are alkaline and can therefore help neutralize stomach acid.
