It took 11 years of experimentation, trial and error. Now a qualified nutritionist and former chronic acid reflux sufferer reveals the true, natural approach for a cure and prevention of heartburn. Finally, an answer to the question: is there a natural cure or must sufferers from acid reflux continue to tolerate prescription medication and its side effects just for momentary relief?

Patients with acid reflux may well recognize a particular sensation of burning under the breastbone, typically occurring at night. This happens when stomach acid and food are passed back into the esophagus because the LES (lower esophageal sphincter, a one-way valve in the esophagus) weakens and loses stability; acid reflux also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) results. The acid flowing back (acid reflux) commonly causes a burning pain, known as heartburn.

Hoarseness, wheezing, a dry cough, even chronic cores can be the results of the acid flowing back to the trachea and the upper esophagus. In around 0.5% of cases, chronic reflux into the lower esophagus can turn into esophageal cancer from a condition known as Barrett’s esophagus.

So far, these are only the immediate or local causes of acid reflux even though they include a weakened LES and other aspects like not having enough stomach acid and several genetic characteristics which are all to be included in a complete cure for acid reflux.

There is indication that the conditions leading to acid reflux are the result of an additional set of internal elements. The condition of acid reflux is complex and results from elements and associated elements going further than the local factors already mentioned. For a natural cure for acid reflux that works, these elements must be dealt with as a priority.

Because most of prescribed medication is aimed at relieving the immediate causes of heartburn, long-term consumption of these drugs will only give temporary improvement while causing a host of side effects.

Blockers like H2 and PPIs may give temporary relief, but can lead to osteoporosis. Antacids used long-term can worsen the situation because stomach acid is needed to ensure immunity and proper digestion.

Research done recently indicates that diet, lifestyle and patterns of behavior can aggravate an existing heartburn condition, showing preference for an approach that is natural and holistic.

For effective and safe prevention of recurring acid reflux, following the holistic approach with the proper diagnosis of your condition and specific supplements of herbs and vitamins can provide a natural cure of acid reflux in conjunction with Candida control protocols (also a major contributor to acid reflux) and a full set of dietary principles.