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What are different home remedies for Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? – Part 2

What is meant by GERD?

• GERD is an acronym for Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease.
• This is a condition where there is a backflow of gastric acid into esophagus.
• It is also called as reflux or reflux esophagitis.

Symptoms for GERD

• Heartburn
• Regurgitation of gastric acid or sour contents into the mouth
• Difficulty while swallowing anything
• Pain in the chest
• Coughing
• Inflammation in vocal chords
• Dissolution of tooth enamel
• Excessive salivation
• Nausea
• Chest pains
• Gagging
• Increase in the frequency of hiccups and burps, runny noses.
• Excessive vomiting
• Feeling nauseous
• Bad breath
• Sleep apnoea

Causes for GERD

• Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxes Abnormally
• Obesity
• Hiatus hernia
• Visceroptosis
• Hypercalcaemia

Home Remedies for GERD

1. Fennel seeds
Chewing fennel seeds, one teaspoon, after meals help during GERD

2. Dried peppermint leaves
• Dried pepper mint leaves also provide one of the effective home relief during the condition.
• Steep a teaspoon of dry peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water for few minutes.
• Later consume this mixture when it is hot.
• Do this at least twice in a day for improving digestion.

3. Ginger
• Take a small piece of ginger and crush it.
• Boil with a cup of water for few minutes.
• Consume the mixture either after the meals or during the day.
• Use of ginger as spice in the diet is another way of consuming it.
• Soak a piece of ginger in a teaspoon of lemon juice and add salt to it.
• Consume it as taste enhancer with the meals regularly.

4. Chamomile
• Drinking chamomile tea is very beneficial.
• Chamomile tea relieves nervous system and soothes gastrointestinal tract.
• This tea is best when consumed before bedtime.

5. Caraway Seeds
• Try adding caraway seed spice to more of your meals.
• Caraway seeds ease gas, indigestion and cramping.
• It also stimulates proper digestion.

6. Apple cider vinegar
• Mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water.
• Sip this mixture during the meals.
• This can also be consumed after meals too.

7. Cumin, fennel and celery
• One can prepare a powder or mixture for regular use.
• Roast seeds of cumin, fennel and celery and grind them.
• Sprinkle this powder on salad or food.
• Consume a teaspoon of this powder after meals and swallow it with a cup of water.

8. Parsley
• Adding more parsley to your diet is also a very good remedy.

Diet for GERD

• Some foods may initiate belching such as milk and sugars.
• Certain types of vegetables and fruits containing a particular type of starch are not well digested by the stomach.
• These treat bacteria in the stomach such as: beans, lentils, cabbage, bananas, apricots, prunes, onions and sprouts.
• Foods made from whole grains may also cause gas.
• Weight loss, avoid tight clothes and maintain a food diary.
• A walk after meals is excellent to prevent all types of disorders related to digestive system.
• There are certain yoga poses and exercises which are excellent in treating digestive disorders.
• Staying active and maintaining a food diary to check food allergies and intolerant foods is a good practice.
• Getting dentures checked regularly also helps in treating the problem.

Yoga as a remedy for GERD

• Lie down on a mattress on the floor.
• Lift left leg and bring the knee close to your chest after bending it.
• Bring it further closer by hugging it and hold it there for few seconds.
• Repeat this with another leg and then with both the legs.
• This is wonderful yoga exercise for releasing trapped gas in the stomach.

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What are different home remedies for Digestive Disorder?

What are Digestive Disorders?
• Digestive disorders are common ailments in case of a faulty function that takes place during the digestive process.
• This fault prevents some part of your digestive system from working like it normally does.
• The main function of the digestive system is to process all the foods and liquids you consume and then turn them into nutrients or energy required by the body.
• The food that cannot be digested gets converted to waste matter, which gets expelled from the body, during a bowel movement.
• The digestive system causes to malfunction in a digestive disorder.

Common Digestive Disorders
• Heartburn or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gastritis
• Hemorrhoids
• Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)
• Gallstones

Symptoms for Common Digestive Disorders
• Regurgitation of sour liquid or food
• Dry cough
• Chest pain
• Sensation of a lump in the throat
• Sore throat or hoarseness
• Dysphagia
• Burning sensation in the chest
• Rectal blockage
• Passing stools that are very hard
• Having less than three bowel movements in a week
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Pain or a burning ache in the upper abdomen
• Bleeding during the bowel movement
• A lump near the anus
• Pain or discomfort
• Leakage of feces
• Swelling around the anal area
• Irritation and itchiness in the anal area
• Mucus in the stools
• Flatulence
• Cramps
• Bloated feeling
• Pain
• Backache

Causes for Common Digestive Disorders
• Heredity
• Exposure to Toxins
• Use of Drugs
• Stress

Home Remedies for Common Digestive Disorders

• Drink fresh Aloe Vera juice, which is very high in vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients.
• Probiotics, which are microbial organisms, are usually found in the digestive tracts of most human.
• Make sure that one consumes foods with active cultures of lactobacilli.
• This is a healthy bacterium that helps prevent the flourishing of other harmful bacteria.
• Yogurt with active culture is the best source of such healthy bacteria.
• Different types of tea can be very helpful in alleviating digestive problems.
• Some of the most effective tea varieties include ginger tea, chamomile tea, green tea and peppermint tea.

- Use bitter digestive stimulants and herbs like
• black cohosh
• angelica
• yarrow
• skullcap
• dandelion
• small quantities of wormwood
- Other helpful herbs include
• Mint
• Lavender
• Fennel
• Rosemary
• Juniper
• Valerian
• Lemon balm
• Yarrow

Diet for Common Digestive Disorders

- The BRAT diet is advised which comprises of:
• Bananas
• Rice
• Applesauce
• Tea (or Toast)
- Eating a high amount of fresh fruits and vegetables can increase the amount of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in the body.
- This eases the digestive process.
- It reduces the risks of digestive problems.
- Consumption of whole grains and cereals is also important.
- It adds fiber to your digestive tract.
- High-fiber foods help alleviate constipation.
- Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water through the day.