It occurs when the contents of your stomach return to the esophagus, causing irritation of the esophageal lining.
This condition can also be recognized as acid indigestion, acid regurgitation or gastric burning.
However, when reflux reaches the throat, it generates a more serious condition, known as laryngopharyngeal reflux.
When this occurs, it is because pepsin, a stomach digestive enzyme, damages the throat mucosa, generating symptoms such as:
• A “lump” in the throat that doesn’t go away
• Need for excessive throat clearing due to the presence of mucus
• Hoarseness
• Persistent cough or sore throat
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Natural solutions to treat these conditions
– Mediterranean diet
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery; which evaluated 184 participants using the Mediterranean Diet, they had effective improvements comparable to the effect of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in the treatment of reflux.
This diet emphasizes fruits, good fats, lean meats, seeds and vegetables.
Comparing the two groups, when approximately half used the diet and the other did not, for around 45 days; Dr. Craig Zalvan commented that the diet is better than conventional medications:
“These results really show that you can treat people with a plant-based approach, where most people get better. By doing this, patients stop their medications, which generally leads to much better health.”
– Alkaline water for emergency situations
Normal drinking water has a pH of 7, and in alkaline form, the pH is around 8 or 9.
In these emergency situations, you can prepare this water at home by adding the juice of 1 lemon, or ½ teaspoon of baking soda, to a glass of drinking water.
The author of the 2012 study, Dr. Craig Zalvan, comments on the benefits:
“Unlike conventional drinking water, alkaline water with pH 8.8 instantly denatures pepsin, rendering it permanently inactive. Furthermore, it has good acid buffering capacity. Therefore, consumption of alkaline water can bring therapeutic benefits to patients with reflux.”
But remember that our body does not adapt well to this change in pH, as our body is designed to have more gastric acidity and not basic acidity.
Therefore, the acidic form is the correct one to assimilate nutrients and prevent the proliferation of undesirable bacteria in the gastric mucosa. Therefore, normally consume pure water, with a pH between 6 and 8.
– Apple vinegar
It must be natural, unfiltered, with acidity between 5 and 6%.
Use 1 tablespoon in 1 glass of water before meals.
– Aloe vera juice
The juice of this plant deflates inflammation, which alleviates symptoms.
Consume about 1 cup of aloe vera juice before meals.
– Astaxanthin
Reduces symptoms, especially in the case of individuals with H. Pylori.
The dosage recommended by research is 40 mg/day.
– Ginger
It has gastroprotective action in cases of H. Pylori infection.
Use 3 slices of fresh ginger added to 2 glasses of hot water and let it rest for 5 minutes. Drink about 20 minutes before meals.
– Papaya
As it contains papaya, an enzyme that breaks down proteins and carbohydrates, it can be useful. Can be used as a supplement.
– Pineapple
The presence of the proteolytic enzyme Bromelain has anti-inflammatory action and helps maintain the normal movement of gastrointestinal transit.
– Glutamine
This amino acid protects the gastric mucosa against aggression caused by H. Pylori, present in various foods such as red meat, dairy products, chicken, eggs, fish and certain fruits and vegetables.
Also found as a supplement.
– Vitamin D
Important for the health of the digestive tract. At optimal levels, it promotes the production of antimicrobial peptides, which help to eradicate gastrointestinal infections.
If you are using medications to reduce acidity, such as PPIs, talk to your doctor so they can determine when and how to reduce the medication.
This way you avoid the rebound effect, in which there will be an increase in gastric pain.
Bibliographic references:
– Team. September 7, 2017
-Boston Medical Center. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
– Journal of the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery September 7, 2017
– Annals of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology. July 2012; 121(7): 431-4
– British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. January 5, 2017; 83:1298–1308
– HealthDay, January 5, 2017
– Phytomedicine June 2008; 15(6-7): 391-9
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