Acid Reflux Disease?

Acid Reflux is a condition and not a disease! Unless of course you think in terms of “Dis-Ease”, which basically means “uneasy” or “ill-at-ease”.

It has become all too easy for the medical community to label simple health problems as diseases, when in fact many of them are just conditions, which in the majority of cases can be corrected without the use of toxic drugs.

Reflux in the dictionary is defined as a “backward flow”. However a simple burp or belch is also classified as reflux and we all know that burping is not a disease. Burping or belching is a natural function of the human body, and occurs when the stomach pressure gets too high. Much like a pressure relief valve, the act of burping lowers stomach pressure.

The pressure in the stomach is always being exerted against the Lower Esophageal Sphincter valve, and when the pressure becomes too great it forces the valve open. The pressure continues to build up in our esophagus until it reaches a point where the Upper Esophageal Sphincter valve is forced open and the acidic stomach gases come rushing out of our mouths. We define this as a burp or belch. It is normal!

When food reaches the stomach, it displaces the liquid contents in the stomach which causes the liquid level to rise. This not only increases the stomach pressure but also the, pressure being exerted against the LES valve. That’s why we burp after a meal, or having a beverage.

A stomach disorder like H.pylori bacterium or a peptic ulcer will increase stomach pressure also and may cause bloating. Bloating is pressure, and as we know now, too much pressure causes reflux.

Being too acidic or having your pH levels on the acidic side will also cause bloating, burping, and you may even experience flatulence more than normal. Anyone who has ever had too much to drink is very familiar with all of these symptoms. Alcohol is acidic, and so is the mix that you use. They both contain sugar, which is very acidic.

There are also other things that can increase stomach pressure, such as H.pylori bacterium, a peptic ulcer or gastritis. Even anger, frustration and stress all contribute to stomach pressure.

One of the major causes of stomach pressure and reflux is when the body is in an acidic state. Meaning that your pH levels have fallen below the desired range of 7.3 to 7.4. Symptoms of being too acidic are burping, belching, stomach bloating and flatulence more than normal.

Not only will high acid levels have an effect on your overall health, they are also a major cause of diseases like cancer and heart disease.

In fact many cases of cancer have been completely reversed when people have shifted their pH levels from being too acidic to an alkaline state. Even mild acidity over time can cause health problems like cardiovascular damage, all forms of cancer, diabetes, kidney and gallstones, high blood pressure, Alzheimers, sinusitis, osteoporosis (bone loss) and many other health problems which can be prevented by keeping our bodies in an alkaline state.

This simple at home test will determine if you are too acidic, and could save you many health disorders that acidic people face on a daily basis.

CHECKING pH LEVELS

You can purchase some Litmus Paper at the health food store, and check the acidity of your saliva. You fill your mouth with saliva a couple of times and then spit into a container. Dip the end of your test paper into the saliva and leave it there until it changes color. Then match your test paper up with the color chart on the package that the paper came in and you will see a value or a number. Your reading should be around 7.3 to 7.4, values lower than these are acidic and should be corrected. Do the test in the morning when your stomach is empty and then again in the evening before you retire and then you will have an average reading.

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William Lagadyn is a medical researcher and was the first person to unravel the mysteries of heartburn and acid reflux problems. His natural healing methods were first discovered over 20 years ago, and since that time he has helped 1000's of people completely solve their digestive problems. For more information on how to solve your digestive problems such as heartburn, acid reflux or GERD without the use of potentially dangerous drugs forever, please visit his website at http://www.cureyourheartburn.com

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