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Useful Remedies For Acid Reflux

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

acid refluxHealth factors as well as eating habits can at times lead to several uncomfortable health conditions such as Acid reflux.

Acid reflux a uncomfortable condition that can lead to various health conditions. For example, people who usually suffer from acid reflux are more prone to develope esophageal cancers than those who dont usually suffer from it. The pain from the constant and persistent acid reflux can be debilitating whenever it attacks.

This article aims to help and give information on useful remedies for acid reflux. Listed here are some remedies that you can try to help you with your acid reflux.

Atacids - are one of the oldest and most popular remedies for acid reflux. It is usually chewable which neutralize the acids in your stomach. Although antacids are one of the most fastest acting remedy for acid reflux but also the most temporary. Calcium carbonate is usually the active ingredient of antacids but lately aluminum hydroxide is becoming a popular choice compare to antacid. More people prefer the latter one because it tastes better, upsets their stomach less, and works just as well as calcium carbonate.

Another remedies for acid reflux that are gaining popularity are acid reducers. Like antacids, acid reducers are also sold over the counter. Although the effect of acid reducers is slower compare to other remedies, you can instantly feel the relief it can give once it starts to kick in. Acid reducers can even give you hours of relief from heartburn.

On the other hand, here are some non-drug remedies that you can try for your acid reflux. It is also a good idea to find non-pharmaceutical options you may have in fighting acid reflux. Here are some non-pharmaceutical remedies or practices that you can do that don’t require taking a pill and may be enough in preventing any heartburn you are having.

* Elevating your bed
* Avoiding large or greasy meals
* Waiting at least three hours before lying down after eating

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