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  #1 Mitchell Case on 28 Apr 12

   

  
  (hence, the name), but can also feel like pressure in the chest, which is why it is sometimes
  
  confused with feelings associated with heart attacks.
  
  Acid reflux occurs when the muscle between the stomach and the oesophagus gets weak or relaxes
  
  at the wrong time. The result is that the stomach contents, including the acid, move up into
  
  the oesophagus. Because the oesophagus doesn't have the protective lining that the stomach
  
  does, the acid literally burns the oesophagus.
  
  What Works?
  
  Several non-prescription drugs may be effective for mild to moderate acid reflux,
  
  such as antacids, which neutralize stomach acids. These include well-known over the counter
  
  medications such as Tums and Rolaids. Another option is H2 receptor antagonists, which reduce
  
  the production of stomach acids. These include Axid AR, Pepcid AC, Tagamet HB, and Zantac 75.
  
  Pepcid complete is the only of these that combines an antacid with an H2 receptor antagonist.
  
  Which is the best treatment? One study found that Pepcid complete performed better than either
  
  an antacid alone or an H2 receptor antagonist alone.
  
  Prescription drugs prescribed to treat acid reflux are called proton-pump inhibitors. These
  
  include Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix. While these are equally effective,
  
  one study did find that Nexium may heal esophageal sores faster.
  
  Homeopathic Remedies
  
  Combined with homeopathic remedies, heartburn may be treated effectively
  
  with less reliance on over the counter or prescription medications. Together, these solutions
  
  may provide the answers where just one solution fails to deliver on the promise.
  
  Natural options that may help reduce GERD include deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), which may
  
  bring fast relief and help heal damaged lining. Aloe Vera juice may also act quickly to bring
  
  relief. For those with chronic problems, Gamma-oryzanol (rice bran oil) may be useful, as could
  
  choline, pantothenic acid, and thiamin. These natural solutions may provide more effective
  
  short-term relief as well as provide long-term dietary benefits.
  
  Why Try a Homeopathic Remedy?
  
  The benefits of natural solutions is that they are often less
  
  costly and reduce the chances of becoming reliant on a particular solution. Natural solutions
  
  include treating the cause as much as the affect, and experimenting with diet and alternative
  
  treatments may help lessen the cause of the problem. Additionally, all of the homeopathic
  
  remedies mentioned above can be used along with over the counter or prescription medications.
  
  Does Acid Reflux Cause Cancer?
  
  Studies on acid reflux and cancer vary. One study showed that
  
  chronic acid reflux increased the chances of oesophageal cancer by as much as eight times.
  
  Another study determined that the risk of cancer is not nearly as much as was once thought.
  
  Chronic acid reflux can lead to Barrett's oesophagus, or BE, which has been thought to lead to
  
  an increase in cancer. A study conducted by a group of medical doctors found that the risk of
  
  cancer from BE is not as much as previously thought, stating that BE will not cause cancer for
  
  most people.
  
  What is not questioned is whether or not acid reflux is uncomfortable. Chronic GERD is
  
  difficult to live with, and experimenting with both traditional medications and natural
  
  remedies may be the best solution. As research continues on the causes and affects of GERD,
  
  additional options are likely to come along.
  
  
  
  Acid reflux, heartburn, cure acid reflux

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><br />(hence, the name), but can also feel like pressure in the chest, which is why it is sometimes<br /><br />confused with feelings associated with heart attacks.<br /><br />Acid reflux occurs when the muscle between the stomach and the oesophagus gets weak or relaxes<br /><br />at the wrong time. The result is that the stomach contents, including the acid, move up into<br /><br />the oesophagus. Because the oesophagus doesn't have the protective lining that the stomach<br /><br />does, the acid literally burns the oesophagus.<br /><br /><b>What Works? </b><br /><br />Several non-prescription drugs may be effective for mild to moderate acid reflux,<br /><br />such as antacids, which neutralize stomach acids. These include well-known over the counter<br /><br />medications such as Tums and Rolaids. Another option is H2 receptor antagonists, which reduce<br /><br />the production of stomach acids. These include Axid AR, Pepcid AC, Tagamet HB, and Zantac 75.<br /><br />Pepcid complete is the only of these that combines an antacid with an H2 receptor antagonist.<br /><br />Which is the best treatment? One study found that Pepcid complete performed better than either<br /><br />an antacid alone or an H2 receptor antagonist alone.<br /><br />Prescription drugs prescribed to treat acid reflux are called proton-pump inhibitors. These<br /><br />include Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix. While these are equally effective,<br /><br />one study did find that Nexium may heal esophageal sores faster.<br /><br /><b>Homeopathic Remedies</b><br /><br />Combined with homeopathic remedies, heartburn may be treated effectively<br /><br />with less reliance on over the counter or prescription medications. Together, these solutions<br /><br />may provide the answers where just one solution fails to deliver on the promise.<br /><br />Natural options that may help reduce GERD include deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), which may<br /><br />bring fast relief and help heal damaged lining. Aloe Vera juice may also act quickly to bring<br /><br />relief. For those with chronic problems, Gamma-oryzanol (rice bran oil) may be useful, as could<br /><br />choline, pantothenic acid, and thiamin. These natural solutions may provide more effective<br /><br />short-term relief as well as provide long-term dietary benefits.<br /><br /><b>Why Try a Homeopathic Remedy? </b><br /><br />The benefits of natural solutions is that they are often less<br /><br />costly and reduce the chances of becoming reliant on a particular solution. Natural solutions<br /><br />include treating the cause as much as the affect, and experimenting with diet and alternative<br /><br />treatments may help lessen the cause of the problem. Additionally, all of the homeopathic<br /><br />remedies mentioned above can be used along with over the counter or prescription medications.<br /><br /><b>Does Acid Reflux Cause Cancer? </b><br /><br />Studies on acid reflux and cancer vary. One study showed that<br /><br />chronic acid reflux increased the chances of oesophageal cancer by as much as eight times.<br /><br />Another study determined that the risk of cancer is not nearly as much as was once thought.<br /><br />Chronic acid reflux can lead to Barrett's oesophagus, or BE, which has been thought to lead to<br /><br />an increase in cancer. A study conducted by a group of medical doctors found that the risk of<br /><br />cancer from BE is not as much as previously thought, stating that BE will not cause cancer for<br /><br />most people.<br /><br />What is not questioned is whether or not acid reflux is uncomfortable. Chronic GERD is<br /><br />difficult to live with, and experimenting with both traditional medications and natural<br /><br />remedies may be the best solution. As research continues on the causes and affects of GERD,<br /><br />additional options are likely to come along.<br /> <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://aboutpersonalhealth.com" rel="nofollow">Acid reflux</a>, <a href="http://aboutpersonalhealth.com/category/health-fitness" rel="nofollow">heartburn</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AboutPersonalHealth" rel="nofollow">cure acid reflux</a></div>

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