Essential Oils for Acid Reflux
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Do you know…….Acid Reflux is a common condition that features a burning pain in the lower chest area, known as heartburn also known as acid indigestion or pyrosis. It happens when stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe. At the bottom of the esophagus, there is a sphincter (a valve) which is a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It acts like doorway to allow food in the stomach and closes to keep the stomach contents out of the esophagus. If the LES doesn’t close all the way or if it opens too often, stomach acid move up into esophagus. This can cause symptoms such as a burning chest discomfort called heartburn. Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do w

ith the heart. If acid reflux symptoms happen more than twice a week, it is known as gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is most common in Western countries, affecting an estimated 20-30 percent of the population. The American College of Gastroenterology says that over 60 million. Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and at least 15 million as often as daily.

Acid Reflux

If have frequent or severe symptoms of heartburn, doctor may order tests to confirm a diagnosis and check for other problems. For people who experience heartburn or indigestion infrequently due to occasional food and drink, OTC (over the counter) treatments to reduce the acidity of the stomach contents are available. Antacids, such as Alka-Seltzer, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, etc. can neutralize the stomach, but overuse of them may cause diarrhea or constipation, or decreased nutrient absorption, or overgrowth of bad bacteria. Antacids provide rapid but short-term relief by reducing the acidity of the stomach contents. They may not work for everyone and any need for regular use should be discussed with your medical provider. In many cases, lifestyle changes combined with over-the-counter medications are all we need to control the symptoms of acid reflux disease. Study shows that it’s best to use antacids that contain both magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide which may help counteract these gastrointestinal side effects.

                           Acid Reflux Discomfort

There’s always a time and place for conventional medicine for acute situations and emergencies, but these days it’s often used as a first resort for everyday issues, not the last resort. Essential oil is a safe, natural effective remedy to reduce acid reflux, bloating, and pain. Essential oils are natural, concentrated, volatile, liquid extract from different parts of plants and have been used for therapeutic and healing purposes for centuries. These oils are:

Peppermint Essential Oil: reduce muscle spasms, aches, and bloating in IBS symptoms.

Ginger Essential Oil: improves the movement/motility of the bowel, can help to reduce bloating, nausea, gas, digestion.

Fennel Essential Oil: seed oil has been shown to reduce intestinal spasms and increase motility of the small intestine.

Lemon Essential Oil:  helps in the temporary excretion of digestive acids, which alleviates heartburn. It is great for cleansing the stomach and detoxifying.

Wild Orange Essential Oil: is a great oil for acid reflux,  can also help with detoxifying, constipation, and bloating.

Massage Oil for Acid Reflux Discomfort:

 8 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

8 drops Fennel Essential Oil

8 drops Ginger Essential Oil

1 oz Carrier oil (Coconut Oil or Olive Oil)

Add essential oils to one oz glass vial, top with carrier oil, cover, label, mix well. Apply generously and massage into abdomen in a clockwise direction. Use regularly or as needed.

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