Nearly everyone has experienced acid indigestion at one time or another.
Most people will attempt to remedy the problem with over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications.
At most, modern medicine offers only a temporary fix but does not address the underlying cause of acid indigestion.
In this article, I'm going to attempt to explain why acid indigestion occurs, ways to prevent it, and how you can use simple and effective natural solutions to permanently rid yourself of acid indigestion in a safe and healthy manner.
Understanding Acid Indigestion Acid indigestion is generally defined as the excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Symptoms may include burning pain in the upper chest and esophagus, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, belching, flatulence, and general digestive discomfort.
Some of the possible causes include overeating; consuming unhealthy fats, spices, and commercially processed foods; food allergiesandpoor food combining; drinking excess fluids, eating too fast, and eating in a stressed environment;constipation, andexcess use of raw foods.
Understanding the Digestive Process The digestive tract runs through the middle of our bodies and contains a series of organs that are joined in a long tube.
Inside this tube is a lining called the mucous membrane.
In the mouth, stomach, and small intestine, the mucous membrane produces digestive juices to help digest food.
Two organs, the liver and the pancreas, produce digestive juices that reach the intestine through small tubes.
In addition, parts of other organ systems (for instance, nerves and blood) play a major role in the digestive system.
When we have a meal, the food is not in a form that the body can use as nourishment.
Therefore, our food and drink must be changed into smaller bits through the actions of chewing, saliva, gastric juices, and digestive enzymes.
This process allows the nutrients to be absorbed into the blood and carried to cells throughout the body.
If the digestive tract becomes impaired, then our bodies cannot adequately breakdown or absorb the foods, especially vitamins and minerals, which we need to build and nourish our cells for energy production.
Another major function of the digestive system is the process of elimination.
If the body cannot rid itself of toxic wastes, then the toxins will build-up in the body and cause imbalances to occur in the digestive system.
Primarily, the health of our immune system is dependent upon a healthy digestive system.
A compromised immune system leaves us vulnerable to cancers and other degenerative diseases.
Diet and Wellness Our well-being depends on a balanced diet.
With a balanced diet, vitamin supplements are unnecessary.
We absorb everything we need to sustain life through the air we breathe, the digestive system and the skin.
A strong digestive system is central to our overall health.
An unbalanced diet (for instance, too many carbohydrates and not enough protein) may lead to one or more of the following: improper absorption of vitamins and minerals, fat and cholesterol imbalances, blood-sugar irregularities, as well as hormonal and metabolic disturbances.
Whole grains, fruits and vegetables provide plenty of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, water, and trace elements.
Nature's foods are not processed and do not contain any added chemicals or preservatives.
These natural foods not only facilitate the removal of waste and toxins, but also are easily processed by the body, meaning less work for the digestive system.
Furthermore, healing cannot take place simply by treating the symptoms.
The source of the health problem must be found, and healing must occur from within.
People become sick when there's a deficiency or imbalance in the body, whether the origin is physical, emotional, or spiritual.
This is why it's imperative to correct the underlying cause of an illness, such as acid indigestion, because an imbalance in any area of our lives can eventually lead to more serious illnesses in the future.
In part 2, I will discuss the dietary and lifestyle issues as they pertain to acid indigestion.
Most people will attempt to remedy the problem with over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications.
At most, modern medicine offers only a temporary fix but does not address the underlying cause of acid indigestion.
In this article, I'm going to attempt to explain why acid indigestion occurs, ways to prevent it, and how you can use simple and effective natural solutions to permanently rid yourself of acid indigestion in a safe and healthy manner.
Understanding Acid Indigestion Acid indigestion is generally defined as the excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Symptoms may include burning pain in the upper chest and esophagus, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, belching, flatulence, and general digestive discomfort.
Some of the possible causes include overeating; consuming unhealthy fats, spices, and commercially processed foods; food allergiesandpoor food combining; drinking excess fluids, eating too fast, and eating in a stressed environment;constipation, andexcess use of raw foods.
Understanding the Digestive Process The digestive tract runs through the middle of our bodies and contains a series of organs that are joined in a long tube.
Inside this tube is a lining called the mucous membrane.
In the mouth, stomach, and small intestine, the mucous membrane produces digestive juices to help digest food.
Two organs, the liver and the pancreas, produce digestive juices that reach the intestine through small tubes.
In addition, parts of other organ systems (for instance, nerves and blood) play a major role in the digestive system.
When we have a meal, the food is not in a form that the body can use as nourishment.
Therefore, our food and drink must be changed into smaller bits through the actions of chewing, saliva, gastric juices, and digestive enzymes.
This process allows the nutrients to be absorbed into the blood and carried to cells throughout the body.
If the digestive tract becomes impaired, then our bodies cannot adequately breakdown or absorb the foods, especially vitamins and minerals, which we need to build and nourish our cells for energy production.
Another major function of the digestive system is the process of elimination.
If the body cannot rid itself of toxic wastes, then the toxins will build-up in the body and cause imbalances to occur in the digestive system.
Primarily, the health of our immune system is dependent upon a healthy digestive system.
A compromised immune system leaves us vulnerable to cancers and other degenerative diseases.
Diet and Wellness Our well-being depends on a balanced diet.
With a balanced diet, vitamin supplements are unnecessary.
We absorb everything we need to sustain life through the air we breathe, the digestive system and the skin.
A strong digestive system is central to our overall health.
An unbalanced diet (for instance, too many carbohydrates and not enough protein) may lead to one or more of the following: improper absorption of vitamins and minerals, fat and cholesterol imbalances, blood-sugar irregularities, as well as hormonal and metabolic disturbances.
Whole grains, fruits and vegetables provide plenty of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, water, and trace elements.
Nature's foods are not processed and do not contain any added chemicals or preservatives.
These natural foods not only facilitate the removal of waste and toxins, but also are easily processed by the body, meaning less work for the digestive system.
Furthermore, healing cannot take place simply by treating the symptoms.
The source of the health problem must be found, and healing must occur from within.
People become sick when there's a deficiency or imbalance in the body, whether the origin is physical, emotional, or spiritual.
This is why it's imperative to correct the underlying cause of an illness, such as acid indigestion, because an imbalance in any area of our lives can eventually lead to more serious illnesses in the future.
In part 2, I will discuss the dietary and lifestyle issues as they pertain to acid indigestion.
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