An Introduction to acid Reflux and its Causes:
Acid reflux or heartburn can often be very uncomfortable because it causes burning pain in the chest after eating. This is due to a malfunctioning LES or lower esophageal sphincter. Some of the stomach acid produced to digest food escapes into the esophagus causing this feeling. In more severe cases, acid regurgitation can also occur in the back of your throat. It can happen if you eat a heavy meal during pregnancy or before going to bed. It also happens to obese people. Carbonated, spicy foods, fatty foods, and coffee can trigger it. Besides to antacids and lifestyle changes, an alternative treatment for acid reflux is acupuncture.
Tips to prevent problems
Anyone with acid reflux symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, or vomiting is advised to see a doctor to determine the cause of the symptoms. used diagnostic techniques include barium swallow, upper GI endoscopy or EGD, or esophageal manometry. Prevention techniques, such as avoiding unhealthy foods, are the first steps we can take to prevent acid reflux. Fasting, eating smaller meals, quitting smoking, and changing medications are tried and tested prevention methods. Acupuncture can be an alternative treatment for acid reflux.
An Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture is an alternative medicine that has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. The belief here is that human health depends on the smooth movement of the body's energy flow or Qi. When this flow is disturbed in the digestive system, you can suffer from conditions such as acid reflux, IBS and colitis. Acupuncture attempts to restore the smooth flow of Qi by inserting needles into specific points near the skin. The needle is then manipulated by hand or electrical manipulation. The needles used by practitioners are standardized by the FDA, which makes them very safe because safe manufacturing methods and safety issues are followed.
Acupuncture is a safe procedure with no side effects as long as you go to a certified and experienced practitioner. Acupuncture has been found to be very helpful in treating pain in patients with sciatica, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and back pain. It has also been found to be effective in the treatment of asthma, urinary incontinence, acid reflux, glaucoma and impotence. The importance of acupuncture as a treatment for diseases such as acid reflux is slowly being recognized in the Western world. Long-term use of antacids can cause heart, kidney, and liver problems. Read John Cook's book to see how antacids harm our nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine systems.
