With chewing gum against heartburn

With chewing gum against heartburn

21/02/2011

In heartburn, chewing gum may be helpful. The chewing of chewing gum stimulates saliva production, thereby neutralizing the ascending gastric acid responsible for heartburn, according to the journal „naturopath“ in her current issue.

The ascending gastric acid is often the cause of heartburn, which results in acid regurgitation, pressure or burning behind the breastbone. The stimulation of saliva production increases the salivation and prevents the gastric acid from rising, reports the journal „naturopath“.

Heartburn is understood to mean a burning, scratching sensation in the esophagus caused by gastric acid or chyme from the stomach. Heartburn is especially common after lavish meals, especially when gastric acidity and acidity can flow back into the esophagus due to inadequate occlusion of the stomach entrance (reflux). In case of overweight or hasty slinging and during pregnancy, the symptoms usually increase, because the pressure in the upper abdominal area is greatly increased, whereby the ascension of the stomach acid is favored. Numerous other factors are known in the art, which significantly increase the risk of heartburn. For example, tobacco smoke, coffee, alcohol, carbonated and fatty meals are considered risk factors for heartburn, according to the magazine's recommendation „naturopath“ if necessary, should be avoided. In addition, those affected are advised to pay attention to which of the potential triggers they tolerate badly and to renounce them in the future.

According to the experts, even a change in the food intake may already help to eliminate heartburn. Many small meals instead of small portions are a first step here, according to nutritionists. According to the journal, four or five small meals should be taken throughout the day instead of two large portions. In addition, care should be taken to take the last meal three hours before going to bed. Also, sufferers are recommended to abstain from spicy, high-fat, fried, fried, very sour foods. Products made from white industrial sugar and flour should also be avoided, if possible, so as not to overly stimulate gastric acid production. In addition, nutritionists advise patients with heartburn to eat their meals in a quiet environment and without time pressure. Also in naturopathy, numerous treatments for heartburn are offered, especially with tea blends, for example. From calamus root, yarrow and peppermint or infusions of chamomile flowers relatively easy success can be achieved. Also, offer healing clay (for example, Luvos or Bullrich´s, stirred in water or as a capsule) to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach chemo-physically.

However, if the symptoms do not recede, the patient should always be referred to a medical or specialist examination to rule out malignant diseases and to treat heartburn with personalized treatments for the patient. (Fp)

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