| If you're not aware of it yet, there are 5 alkaline | | | | that fix, then it pays dividends to heed this |
| foods for acid reflux that could help naturally treat | | | | timeless saying. |
| one's digestive disorder. | | | | Rich in antioxidants, 1-2 apples daily can go a long |
| Of course, just like what I do, there's always the | | | | way in relieving a problematic stomach. You can |
| option to carry an acid-alkaline food chart with | | | | consume the first between breakfast and lunch, |
| you wherever you go as I have trouble | | | | and the second one between lunch and dinner. |
| remembering which foods are safest and the | | | | Treat it as a snack. By the way, eat it along with |
| ones least to cause my stomach to bloat, give | | | | the peel. Just make sure it's washed thoroughly. |
| me dizziness spells, tighten my esophagus and | | | | Personally, I've proven this quite effective. |
| give me that "heart attack" feeling... leaving me | | | | 3. Ripe Mangoes - Another fruit that is highly |
| helpless and just looking forward to belching, | | | | alkaline as well, you can combine it with any of |
| which usually takes all those symptoms away. If | | | | the first two fruits mentioned and besides its |
| not, a liquid antacid, TUMS, or the purple pill might | | | | antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, I'm sure |
| often be a necessity. | | | | you would agree that the mango is a fruit with a |
| If you are like me, you know the feeling. | | | | superb taste! In this regard, try to avoid green |
| Food choice is essential for those who want to | | | | mangoes as they oftentimes have a sour taste |
| naturally cure their acid reflux, GERD or heartburn. | | | | that is bad for a lot of people's stomach, |
| My nutritionist said choosing the right kind of food | | | | particularly to those with GERD or acid reflux. |
| and the quantity of which it should be consumed | | | | 4. Spinach - The name of this vegetable always |
| in a regular basis will help relieve acidity symptoms | | | | gets that cartoon character, "Popeye the Sailor |
| and prevent further aggravation from occurring. | | | | Man", popping in my head. I am most certain that |
| For the record, here's a rundown list of foods I'm | | | | he did not have a history of GERD. This vegetable |
| talking about, that are interestingly in the fruit and | | | | contains a great deal of vitamins and most |
| vegetable category: | | | | importantly minerals - which can restore pH |
| 1. Lemons - There's been a lot of debate on this, | | | | balance, especially if you are suffering from high |
| but contrary to public notion claiming they are | | | | acidity, resulting in the immune system to get |
| acidic, lemons are in fact alkaline. Very alkaline. 2 | | | | minerals from other parts of your body. |
| lemons a day is good for you and some people | | | | 5. Watercress - This is another surprising |
| have opted to gradually increase their | | | | vegetable that's highly alkaline and often |
| consumption daily (lemon therapy). Best advise is | | | | overlooked in the supermarket. Just like spinach, it |
| to test it out as some have found that while it is | | | | is highly nutritious and serves as a natural mineral |
| alkaline, it does not work well for their stomach | | | | supplement. |
| (but not for acidity reasons). Still, it does not | | | | As much as possible, you do not want to be |
| discount the fact that lemons help. | | | | dependent on your prescriptive medication as that |
| 2. Apples - Research now claims that the saying, | | | | can only lead to more problems in the long run. A |
| "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" may not | | | | natural alkaline-rich diet, combined with other |
| necessarily be true. But, if you have acid reflux | | | | natural ways of treatment is key to safely and |
| and have had multiple visits to the hospital or like | | | | naturally healing your acid reflux. Including these |
| me, the emergency room where you mostly get | | | | fruits and vegetables into your treatment plan can |
| that "you're going to die" feeling... if you want to | | | | work wonders for you en route to your |
| decrease or eliminate your chances of getting into | | | | recovery, as going natural is still the best option. |