Stop Your Acid Reflux Suffering Thanks to These Alternative Remedies That Are Drug Free
November 14, 2009 | 
Author Acid reflux is a very common problem and can cause a lot of agony and discomfort for people who suffer from it. Unlike the common cold and other illnesses, most medication you buy from drug stores and other places will only provide you with a temporary fix and won’t do much to actually cure the problem. It is much like a leaky pipe in your basement. Instead of fixing the pipe, taking medication for the problem is the same as simply put duct tape over it and hoping it goes away. This obviously never fixes the real problem, it only provides a temporary fix which needs to be reapplied constantly once the medication wears off. Medication is not the solution if you are looking to cure acid reflux. You are making the drug companies richer and not fixing your own acid reflux problem.
The next thing you should do is stay away from orange juice. Orange juice is a big no no for acid reflux sufferers and it is STRONGLY recommended that you stop drinking it completely. If you are unable to live without your OJ, then at the very least make sure you only drink the low acid variety.
Some other drinks you should avoid are carbonated drinks and coffee. Even diet drinks should be avoided, these will only cause you discomfort. Caffeine is also another known trigger for sufferers and you may find that your daily coffee has been the trigger for your indigestion problems all along.
Avoid eating foods that contain complex carbohydrates. This basically means anything you may find in your snack machine at work. These snacks or foods are extremely difficult for your body to break down and digest. Avoid eating three huge meals a day. This is only more work for your body and can be the cause of your discomfort. A much better solution is to break your meals up into smaller snacks. Keep meals more frequent but make them much smaller.
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