When you have acid reflux, you know exactly which foods trigger symptoms or worsen them and which foods are safe.
But what if your gluten intolerance is behind your recent heartburn episodes ?
When you have acid reflux, you know exactly which foods trigger symptoms or worsen them and which foods are safe.
But what if your gluten intolerance is behind your recent heartburn episodes ?
Over time, esophagitis or reflux disease that are left untreated can lead to a dangerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus.
Barrett’s esophagus is characterized by a cellular change in the lining of the esophagus that may lead to esophageal cancer.
There are fats that heal and fats that kill.
Although good fats (omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil, canola oil) in small quantities are essential for many of the body’s functions, consuming too much fat such as saturated fats and especially those from the bad kind (hydrogenated fats or refined oils) can cause chronic diseases (cancer, stroke, heart disease) and numerous digestive problems.
The following reflux relief principals can help decrease heartburn symptoms. They can work on mild to severe localized cases of GERD.
The more you implement from these principals the faster you’ll recover from your next acid reflux episode.
Low-fiber diets have been associated with colon cancer AND hiatal hernia, which is linked to GERD.
Consuming low amounts of fiber can cause serious digestive problems and poor elimination of food and both are the major causes of acid reflux and other chronic diseases. But how much fiber do you really need?
You already know that food, whether it is acid forming or alkaline forming, contributes to your internal environment and ultimately your internal balance.
The modern Western Diet is packed with Acid Forming foods such as sugar, meats, alcohol and sodas.
But what about how you feel, your emotions, and even your daily physical activity and workout, can they all have an effect on your heartburn condition?