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Thoughts on Heartburn:
My current understanding of the disease process is that heartburn is usually the result of insufficient acid in the stomach or insufficient nutrients to nourish the valves and other tissue which then allows acid to leak back into the esophagus. Sometimes a hiatal hernia can also be a cause.
Heartburn causes pain and in the long term increases the risk of cancer of the stomach and esophagus.
Remedies: Eat a nutrient dense diet. This can be as simple as just eating meat(including organs when possible) and salt. Or may be more varied and consist of meat, organs, dairy, eggs, fruit, vegetables, and small amounts of seeds if you like. The more important thing is to avoid processed food, especially those made with wheat.
Supplements to consider include but are not limited to: Betaine, melatonin, B-vitamins, Ginger, Astaxanthin, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, slippery elm, aloe vera, and vitamin D.
Traditional Medicine testing and treatment: The western medicine view is that it’s a problem of too much acid and is made worse by H. Pylori infection. Remedies often include medicines such as omeprazole which decreases acid production. If you are diagnosed with an H. Pylori infection you will generally be given several antibiotics along with some other medicines to attempt to eradicate the infection. Sometimes surgery is done to control the heartburn.
Western medicine recognizes the risk of long term use of proton pump inhibitors (medicines) such as omeprazole. The risk includes: osteoporosis, kidney disease, nutrient deficiencies, and infections.
Sometimes a different medicine called famotidine is used to treat the symptoms. This is also somewhat effective and has less risk than proton pump inhibitors. But it is still just treating symptoms.
Other considerations: Mind, Body, and Spirit are all connected. The above focuses on Body components. Exercising a belief that you can improve is important. Living a life where you have low stress is important. Energetic medicine practices can be helpful.
The above should not be construed as personal medical advice. See your own doctor and do your own research to figure out what is right for you.
My current understanding of the disease process is that heartburn is usually the result of insufficient acid in the stomach or insufficient nutrients to nourish the valves and other tissue which then allows acid to leak back into the esophagus. Sometimes a hiatal hernia can also be a cause.
Heartburn causes pain and in the long term increases the risk of cancer of the stomach and esophagus.
Remedies: Eat a nutrient dense diet. This can be as simple as just eating meat(including organs when possible) and salt. Or may be more varied and consist of meat, organs, dairy, eggs, fruit, vegetables, and small amounts of seeds if you like. The more important thing is to avoid processed food, especially those made with wheat.
Supplements to consider include but are not limited to: Betaine, melatonin, B-vitamins, Ginger, Astaxanthin, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, slippery elm, aloe vera, and vitamin D.
Traditional Medicine testing and treatment: The western medicine view is that it’s a problem of too much acid and is made worse by H. Pylori infection. Remedies often include medicines such as omeprazole which decreases acid production. If you are diagnosed with an H. Pylori infection you will generally be given several antibiotics along with some other medicines to attempt to eradicate the infection. Sometimes surgery is done to control the heartburn.
Western medicine recognizes the risk of long term use of proton pump inhibitors (medicines) such as omeprazole. The risk includes: osteoporosis, kidney disease, nutrient deficiencies, and infections.
Sometimes a different medicine called famotidine is used to treat the symptoms. This is also somewhat effective and has less risk than proton pump inhibitors. But it is still just treating symptoms.
Other considerations: Mind, Body, and Spirit are all connected. The above focuses on Body components. Exercising a belief that you can improve is important. Living a life where you have low stress is important. Energetic medicine practices can be helpful.
The above should not be construed as personal medical advice. See your own doctor and do your own research to figure out what is right for you.