Controversy Over An
Acid-Reflux-Diet
The best acid-reflux-diet according to some sources is
really no specific diet at all, at least not in the sense
that we understand regular diets to be. Instead of only eating certain foods and avoiding others,
the option is to simply eat smaller quantities and over
larger intervals during the course of the day.
There are mixed opinions as to the causes of stomach-acid
backing up the esophagus.
Too much caffeine and and heavily spiced foods are thought
to be the culprits of this uncomfortable burning sensation
also referred to as heartburn or heartburn indigestion.
Heartburn ocurrs when stomach-acid comes up and seems to be
stuck in the back of the throat. This is a very sour and
bitter taste and sometimes feels like it takes forever to
ease off.
Most people rely on an acid-reflux-diet consisting of pills
which they can take and bring some quick but sometimes
temporary relief. There are many different ideas of how to
actually get rid of it.
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There are a number of herbal remedies as well that have been
long-used by the native peoples of other lands. Chewing on a piece of rhuarb was a relief for Native
Americans. Not too surprising since rhubarb has long been
associated with providing relief for a number of ailments. The stomach-acid is apparently neutralized by the production
of saliva which comes from constant chewing. Fennel oil, and fennel tea has been used also and fennel
seeds are available in most grocery stores. Along with rhubarb, peppermint has been used as well for
relief. Peppermint leaves can be chewed or added to tea.
Peppermint oil is popular and found in the drugstores. I
do know that a drop of essence of peppermint in a bottle
of water was good for relieving gas symptoms in babies.
A typical diet of liquid drinks provide relief and taste
minty but chalky, and leaves an aftertaste that most people
don't like at all. Acid-reflux or heartburn is very common, but if experienced
frequently, it should be checked by a Physician. If your
present diet doesn't even include caffeine or any kind of
spicy foods, then this is all the more reason to consult
your Doctor.
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