Reflux, natural remedies

Reflux, how to counter it with lifestyle, nutrition and natural remedies

Remedies and tips to prevent or alleviate reflux-related symptoms. Licorice and olive leaves can become valid allies, but also probiotics and almonds.

Gastroesophageal reflux is a very common condition. For example, it is estimated that it can affect as many as 30% of the American population and that half of the world's adult population will have symptoms related to reflux at some point in their lifetime. Reflux can lead to pain, fatigue, a burning sensation that radiates from the stomach to the mouth, but also hoarseness, sore throat, asthma and chronic cough (Clarett et al, Mo Med, 2018 - Badillo et al, World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther, 2...

Mastika

Protective action on the stomach and gut, helpful in case of ulcer, inflammation of the gastric mucosa, poor digestion and sour stomach, contributes to lower cholesterol and protects the liver.

Mastika is a vegetable resin obtained from lentisk trees, scientific name Pistacia lentiscus (L.) var. chia. The latex that comes out from the trunks of these plants solidifies in contact with air becoming a hard resin with a drop shape that is often called the tears of Chios, from the name of the Greek island where the lentisks are cultivated from which the Mastika is extracted. Herodotus, the Greek historian lived in the 5th century BC, Galen and Dioscorides, two physicians of antiquity, spoke...

Dandelion honey

Liver and kidney cleanser, diuretic, stomach protection.

The dandelion, scientific name taraxum officinale, commonly known as dandelion, is a spontaneous herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. This plant grows in gardens and meadows and blooms in early spring presenting itself with a beautiful flower of an intense yellow color. The dandelion is a plant widely used in herbal medicine and in detox cooking thanks to its leaves and roots that purify the liver, are diuretic and antioxidant (Choi et al, Int J Mol Sci, 2010). But the dandelion is also kn...

Ginger

Useful against nausea, sour stomach, poor digestion, high levels of cholesterol and blood sugar, cough, characterized by antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties, protects the liver, joints and brain.

Ginger, scientific name Zingiber officinale, is a plant of the Zingiberaceae family native to the Far East but nowadays widely known all over the world. The part of ginger that we use is the fleshy and fragrant rhizome, fresh, sliced or grated, in the dried form as a powder or even in the form of candied fruit. Ginger is a spice used to flavor sweet and savory dishes, but also to prepare healthy herbal teas. In fact, ginger is characterized by beneficial properties, which we are now going to see...

Lemon, peel

Lemon peel contains more antioxidants and vitamin C than its pulp, useful in cases of sour stomach, gastric reflux, stones, high blood sugar, cholesterol and high triglycerides, hypertension and obesity.

The lemon, scientific name Citrus limoni, is a plant of the Rutaceae family, the same as tangerine, orange and bergamot. The term lemon also refers to the fruit of this plant, of a beautiful intense yellow color and characterized by a rounded shape. Lemon is known and appreciated for its juice, drunk as a purifying and refreshing drink, used to dress salads or to marinate fish, meat or even fruit. But science is also interested in another part of the lemon, less used except for giving flavor to ...

Fucus

Speeds up metabolism, helps to lose weight, regulating action of the thyroid, hypothyroidism, it brings down cholesterol levels and blood sugar, laxative action.

Fucus vesiculosus, called also bladder wrack, is a seaweed rich in iodine, therefore it can be used in case of hypothyroidism and to regulate the functionality of the thyroid. Fucus has a powerful detoxifying action, speeds up metabolism by helping to lose weight, relieves symptoms of acid reflux and sour stomach, controls emotional eating, it is able to decrease the levels of cholesterol and blood sugar. Fucus is also a remedy in case of constipation. You can take one 300 mg capsule 15 minutes ...

Coconut

Mineral salts and vitamins, laxative and diuretic effects, remineralizing in case of excessive sweating, able to regulate the liquids, helpful in case of cellulite and water retention, coconut water is able to regulate the levels of cholesterol and it is a relief in case of gastric inflammations.

Coconut can be eaten as a fruit, alternatively it is possible to drink coconut milk and coconut water. Fruit – The fruit, the coconut with the white pulp that can be eaten on the beaches, is rich in mineral salts such as potassium, magnesium, copper, iron. It contains also vitamins, such as vitamin C, B, E and K. Coconut is also a source of fibers and water, important in case of constipation. The high content of mineral salts is then helpful in order to remineralize in case of excessive sweati...

Almond

Helpful to control blood cholesterol, remedy in case of acid reflux, vitamins and mineral salts, useful in case of stress and for the health of bones.

Almonds are a perfect snack: 5 almonds every day can satisfy hunger and bring a lot of benefits for your health. Almonds contain oleic and linoleic acids, useful to control blood cholesterol, by lowering bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol. Almonds are not only a healthy snack for your hearth but have also minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium, and vitamins, in particular vitamin E and vitamins of group B. Almonds are also helpful in case of anemia and stress. In addition...

Ficus Carica (Common fig)

Acid reflux, stomach pain, colitis.

You can find the glycerin macerate of fig in chemists’s or herbalist’s shops. Take 30 drops of glycerin macerate of fig before main meals in order to win acid reflux and its symptoms, stomach pain and , colitis....