Acid reflux disease is also known as heartburn or GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease) and it is caused by stomach acid refluxed back to esophagus from the stomach. The common symptoms of this disease include discomfort, burning sensation through esophagus after meal; difficulty is swallowing, throat pain and breathing problems. Natural remedies for acid reflux diseases are the promising solution for long painful discomfort caused by the disease. Actually there are some amazing natural remedies including herbs that are the best solution for eliminating acid reflux disease for rest of the life.
There are many medicines available over the counter as well as many medical professionals prescribe antacids as well as anti histamines for acid reflux, however antacids are basic in nature and reduce the affect of acids and antihistamines reduce acid formation in stomach. Both the medicines can cause severe damage to stomach if taken for a long period and therefore should be avoided for long periods.
There are numerous natural remedies that have been practices since thousands of years and are still being treated as the best proven solutions for eliminating the acid reflux permanently. One of the best habits to keep this disease at bay is to take the proper food. Fatty and spicy foods should be avoided as these can aggravate the problems. Certain citrus fruits are also responsible for enhancing stomach acid production and therefore these should also be removed from your daily diet. Some fruits including papaya, banana and apple can help in reducing the stomach acid formation and therefore should be included in the diet.
Apple cider vinegar is amongst the best natural remedies for its treatment and if diluted apple cider vinegar is taken half an hour before meal, it amazingly help in eliminating the acid reflux or GERD.