Is Hiatus Hernia Curable?

To relieve the symptoms associated with hiatus hernia, we must limit our intake of acidifying foods, and increase that of foods that help neutralize acidity.

The individual who suffers from a hiatus hernia has a displacement of the stomach. The latter enters the thorax through an opening known as the hiatus. The most common symptoms are burning, reflux, pain, or difficulty swallowing.

Did you know that up to 20% of the population could suffer from this disease? And most importantly: did you know that with a good diet and a few simple exercises, we can cure this disease in a natural way?

About hiatus hernia

Hiatus hernia can affect people of all ages. On the other hand, it is more common to suffer from it from the age of 50. There are several factors that promote and contribute to weakening the diaphragm and which consequently cause this disease:

• Muscle weakness due to aging,
• Chronic cough,
• Constipation,
• Obesity,

• Stress,
• Smoking,
• Genetic factors.

To treat this disease naturally, in addition to following the various advice, it is necessary to avoid the risk factors that we have just mentioned.

How to treat them?

To achieve comprehensive and effective treatment, you need to focus on two questions: the cause and the symptoms of the disease.

• Toning of the diaphragmatic muscle which is weakened.
• Relief of heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pain and difficulty swallowing.

Learn to eat

One of the causes that daily weakens the hiatus is very surprising.

Indeed, most people suffering from this disease share this characteristic: they eat  too quickly,  without chewing food well,  which requires too much effort. The whole digestive system and this area is therefore faced with stress.

The first step will therefore  always be to eat seated, without hurrying, by limiting conversations that can affect us, without waiting to be too hungry to eat, etc.

Also, do not swallow food until it is completely pulverized in your mouth. It will also help you avoid burns and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Stimulate the diaphragm

We can tone the diaphragm. Singers and people who play sports like yoga or other breathing techniques learn to control breathing with the diaphragm.

Instead of bringing air to the upper part, we need to focus on filling the stomach and ribs.

We can also get used to taking, after each meal, small breaths close to the diaphragm area. This simple exercise, which we can do a few minutes before eating, will help us tone the diaphragm.

Foods for heartburn

Finally, to relieve the symptoms of hiatus hernia like burns and reflux, we need to take care of our diet, avoid acidic foods and those that we do not tolerate well in all cases.

Foods not recommended

Generally avoid or limit:

• Red meat and cold cuts,
• Dairy products,
• Sugars,
• Fried foods,
• Refined foods,
• Industrial pastry,
• The tobacco,
• The alcohol,
• Coffee,
• Spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger or pepper,
• Mate.

Favorable foods

On the other hand, often consume foods that help neutralize excess stomach acids such as:

• Grapes : this is one of the most alkaline fruits. Consume it preferably organic, as it will contain much less pesticides.

• Pineapple : pineapple facilitates digestion thanks to its proteolytic enzymes but do not mix it with carbohydrates (bread, pasta, pastry, rice etc.)

• Cabbage : Cabbage helps heal ulcers. On the other hand, there are many who do not digest it properly when believed. Eat it cooked with a pinch of cumin, or raw but macerated in a vinaigrette or sauerkraut.
• Pepper : Pepper is a nightshade which acts as a great gastric tonic.
• The potato : the potato is the great natural antacid. Its juice works perfectly to counter heartburn.
• Lemon : Lemon, even though it is a citrus fruit and is acidic, has an acid neutralizing effect once it enters the stomach. It is very advisable to eat it frequently during meals and in juice, mixed with water.
• Millet : Millet is the only alkaline cereal, and is therefore more recommended than other cereals such as rice, wheat etc.

Finally, we must also mention the white clay for oral use, on sale in herbalists and health food stores, which works as a natural anti-acid.

Mix a spoonful of clay with water and use a wooden spoon to stir. After ten minutes, stir again and drink the preparation.

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