¾Acid Reflux Disdease¾
	Alleviating Acid Reflux Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
	Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus although this occurs in a minority of patients. The regurgitated liquid usually contains acid and pepsin that are produced by the stomach. (Pepsin is an enzyme that begins the digestion of proteins in the stomach.)  The refluxed liquid also may contain bile that has backed-up into the stomach from the duodenum. (The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine that attaches to the stomach.) Acid is believed to be the most injurious component of the refluxed liquid.  Pepsin and bile also may injure the esophagus, but their role in the production of esophageal inflammation and damage (esophagitis) is not as clear as the role of acid. Medical Treatment for acid reflux: One of the simplest treatments for GERD is referred to as life-style changes, a combination of several changes in habit, particularly related to eating.  Certain foods are known to reduce the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter and thereby promote reflux.  These foods should be avoided and include chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks.  Fatty foods (which should be decreased) and smoking (which should be stopped) also reduce the pressure in the sphincter and promote reflux. In addition, patients with GERD may find that other foods aggravate their symptoms.  Examples are spicy or acid-containing foods, like citrus juices, carbonated beverages, and tomato juice.  These foods should also be avoided.  Four different H2 antagonists are available by prescription, including cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), nizatidine (Axid), and famotidine, (Pepcid).  All four are also available over-the-counter (OTC), without the need for a prescription.  However, the OTC dosages are lower than those available by prescription. Causes of "acid reflux" disease  2) Non-prescription and prescription drugs reduce your body's ability to produce digestive enzymes and digestive acid.  Get off of these drugs, including aspirin, Tylenol, sinus medicine, cough syrup, sunscreens, cholesterol-reducing drugs, etc.  3) You most likely have an overgrowth of Candida albicans, caused by the antibiotics you have taken over the years.  4) Processed foods destroy living enzymes. Alternative treatment approaches 1) Go to a Naturopathic doctor. 2) apple cider vinegar Kelp-Lecithin-B-6 plus Cider Vinegar 3) Start taking Digestive Enzymes Digestive Enzyme Combination. 4) Take an acidophilus formula to  provide good intestinal flora like  Lactobacillus Acidophilus with Citrus Pectin The Healing Words of Prayer are very effective used for any adverse condition, including Acid Reflux Disorder.  It is important to remember that every word that comes out your mouth be words of praise to God.  Every word is an reflection of the condition of the heart.  For instance: the scripture verse found in Matthew 6:34, are a good example of Healing Words.  "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things.  Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”  One day at a time' has become the motto of many recovery programs.  Worry usually involves reaching into and borrowing potential problems from tomorrow.   Lifestyle TIPS to make your journey enjoyable   Make small adjustments to your daily lifestyle… What are you doing that could be changed slightly to offer you peace and relaxation when you make decisions.  Are you using words that reflect negative thoughts?  Be aware that even the act of dredging up old wounds; constantly finding fault with others and grieving over should-of’s, or could-of’s, and would-of’s, can bring constant worry and anxiety to your life. Herbal and Vitamin Supplements… can be obtained by entering the wonderful world of vitamins.  Natural products will give you the necessary support, renew neurotransmitter balance.  In addition, they will help relieve much of the discomfort you may experience. Exercise… in addition to the miles you walk on the job… deign a simple no stress workout.  It can be as simple as a brisk walk… Remember, More is not better. Learn EFT the Emotional Freedom Technique… Here is a simple technique that can be learned and that you can apply, on your own self at any place, and at any time. There you have it… a simple plan to help alleviate persistent ANXIETY.  Contact the sender of this EMAIL for more information.
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