I have had gerd for over a year the docs don't seem to help much. Has anyone tried the herb Mastic? ?!
Question: I have had gerd for over a year the docs don't seem to help much.. Has anyone tried the herb Mastic.? .?
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Yes.. Mastic Gum is very good for protecting the lining of your stomach and GI tract, plus it helps to strengthen the mucosal barrier.. Most people take it to calm their stomach after eating a big meal..
However, I've heard of a number of people that have gotten relief from Gerd from DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) because that helps to coat the stomach as well.. You could try either or both of those to help out.. Good luck!Health Question & Answer
However, I've heard of a number of people that have gotten relief from Gerd from DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) because that helps to coat the stomach as well.. You could try either or both of those to help out.. Good luck!Health Question & Answer
I haven't tried any herbs for mine, but have learned a way to calm it down most of the time.. I usually have problems right after I start eating.. I've found that as soon as it starts, if I take a deep breath and hold it while forcing myself to relax, it usually backs off.. It doesn't work every single time, but for me, it usually does the trick..Health Question & Answer
My husband was also having problems with acid reflux.. His got started in part from eating meals too close to bed time.. He gets home later in the evening so it was hard to adjust the times we eat.. This is what we have done:
reduced fat intake
no onions and garlic
meals are 3 hours before he goes to bed
takes a good multi vitamin mineral capsule every day ( high content of the vit.. B complex) (50)
he has added inulin to his diet.... 1 1/2 teaspoons on his cereal
That's it.. He is not having the problem now as long as he does this..
If it hadn't worked it was digestive enzymes next..
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reduced fat intake
no onions and garlic
meals are 3 hours before he goes to bed
takes a good multi vitamin mineral capsule every day ( high content of the vit.. B complex) (50)
he has added inulin to his diet.... 1 1/2 teaspoons on his cereal
That's it.. He is not having the problem now as long as he does this..
If it hadn't worked it was digestive enzymes next..
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Mastic has worked wonders for meHealth Question & Answer
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