Digestive Issues Can Hamper the Joy of Life

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus. This action irritates the esophageal lining, typically causing a burning sensation in the chest known as heartburn, along with regurgitation. Chronic, frequent occurrences can lead to GERD, a chronic condition of acid reflex. GERD is estimated to affect about 20% of adults and 10% of children in the U.S. What causes acid reflux? For acid to get into your esophagus, it needs to get past the valve at the bottom of your esophagus. This valve usually keeps things from coming back up. It opens when you swallow and then closes again to keep substances in your stomach. It also opens a little to let gas bubbles out when you’re burping or have hiccups. Acid reflux happens when your this valve weakens or relaxes enough to let acid pass. Some temporary things can relax this valve, like lying down after a large meal. But if you have GERD, it means the valve is relaxing often. The root cause of acid reflex is usually a weakened or improperly relaxing lower muscular valve that connects the esophagus to your stomach. Symptoms of acid reflex and GERD include Backwash. You might notice acid, food or liquids backwashing from your stomach into your throat after eating. You might notice the sour taste of the acid. A burning feeling. Burning Sensation. Acid literally burns the tissues in your esophagus. If it feels like it’s in your chest, it’s called heartburn. If it feels closer to your stomach, you might call it acid indigestion. Chest pain. Some people feel pain in their esophagus that doesn’t feel like burning. Esophagus pain triggers the same nerves as heart-related pain does, so it might feel like that. Nausea. Acid overflow or backwash may make you feel queasy or make you lose your appetite. Although you may have eaten a while ago, it may feel like there’s still more food to digest. Sore throat. If acid rises into your throat, it can make it sore. It might feel like there’s a lump in your throat, or like it’s hard to swallow. Reflux into your throat often happens at night. Asthma symptoms. GERD can trigger asthma-like symptoms, like chronic coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. If acid particles get into your airways, it can make them contract. Stomach acid is powerful stuff, built to break down the food you eat for digestion. Your stomach has a tough inner lining to protect it from its own acid. But your other organs don’t have this protection. Acid reflux mostly affects your esophagus, though sometimes it can get into your windpipe or even your airways. A little acid may just feel momentarily uncomfortable. But a lot of acid will injure these organs. Take the natural approach to overcome digestive problems. At HijamaEnergetics, we only use natural healing modalities such as Hijama, herbs, nutritionals, microcurrent therapy and bio-energetics remedies to overcome your digestive woes.