ACID REFLUX- SYNDROME (GERD) DIET

Many Americans suffer from Acid reflux syndrome, although there may not be a total cure for the problem their are some remedies to alleviate the problem and that is proper diet to avoid the foods that bring on the symptoms. Changing your diet will help alleviate the symptons.

Their are many Americans suffering from this lingering disease and although their are many over the counter medicinal products that can be purchased to help alleviate acid reflux, it does not totally get rid of the problem it just pacifies it, until it flare up again. The best remedy is a well balance diet, the video below talk about some of the food groups that target they may flare up the acid reflux disease.

One of the solutions to help alleviate the problem is diet, their are so many foods that we eat that have acid in it that aggravates the problem. Therefore, we have to make good food choices that will not cause the acid reflux syndrome to flare up. On suggestion is to try and avoid sauces, tomato sauces, hot sauces, and foods that are spicy, this will help alleviate the flare up, it may mean giving upon some of your favorite spices, so it is a trade off.

This may be easier said than done as many Americans would just prefer to eat what they want, then go to the grocery store and buy medication to alleviate the food pain for the moment, in time this will take at toll on the body as well, as with any medication the body tends to build a resistance against medication and you might find yourself needing to increase your dose to get the same relief, or the medication might not work at all. So the first choice should be to try and change your eating habits to avoid such pitfalls.

There is a relief to know if you find yourself having problems with certain foods just disregard them from your food choice and eat foods that do not cause much pain, just like some people do not like milk so they buy alternate milk like soy-milk try what ever works. Also, consult with your health care physician before making any drastic diet changes.

There is nothing worse than having the feeling of discomfort in exchange for food that cause it, start identifying the foods and remove them from your thought process all together if it is something you can live without..

Kala Howard, B.A.,M.S.,PHDI

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