The numbers revealed that about 60 million Americans suffer from stomach acid reflux. This is the condition when a person experiences bloating, nausea, gas in the tummy, and shortage of breath. Apart from that, the person feels that burning sensation and pain around the stomach area and at the back of his or her breastbone. What happens here is that the hydrochloric acid which is responsible for digestion gets back into the esophagus area and irritates its lining.
There are several causes of this condition. You will frequently experience it if you are suffering from hiatal hernia. You are also likely to have this condition when you consume a lot of spicy foods, fatty or fried food varieties, and also those that are acidic such as tomatoes and citrus foods.
The good thing about acid reflux is that there are several herbal remedies that its sufferer can avail. One of these is the chamomile tea which is known to easily get rid of the irritation of one’s esophagus. All you need is two to three heaping teaspoonful of dried or fresh flowers which will be poured with a cup of boiling water and left to steam for 15 to 20 minutes. It can be taken up to 3 cups per day. The fennel tea is also good for treating acid reflux.
It is said that raw potato juice can be a good remedy when it is mixed with equal amount of fresh water which can be consumed three times daily as well. One other remedy for acid reflux is that a tablespoonful of raw apple cider vinegar mixed with pure drinking water. It is also wiser to include raw vegetables in your meals and to consume small portions of meals frequently throughout the day. However if it happens more often to you, it would be better to have yourself checked by professionals! After all, the above remedies are simply for reference and a medical professional is always a good