Most of us know what it is like to feel that uncomfortable burn and pressure in the chest from indigestion or symptoms of heart burn.  It can happen on the odd occasion for some, or on a daily basis for others.  If it is occurring more than twice a week consistently, it is time to address this without falling back on antacids which eventually weaken the digestive power in breaking down food and exposing nutrients.  Here are a few tips to prevent and treat this upper digestive discomfort:

1.       Eat slower than you currently are and be totally present while you are eating.  Breathe deeply through the meal, turn off the TV and eat with smaller utensils.

2.       Have a dose of aloe vera juice daily that is high in acemannan – the active ingredient that soothes internal burning of the digestive system.

3.       Try a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water only if the burning is transient – not daily and only infrequently.

4.       Consider including a daily dose of a teaspoon of slippery elm powder over cereal or in a smoothie which is a healing agent for the digestive tract damage.

5.       Address anxiety and its causes using herbal medicine, counselling or meditation.

6.       Homoepathic Arsenicum Album may be helpful but it is suggested to use under supervision.

7.       Avoid spicy and high quantities of simple carbohydrates.

Remember – it takes time to get food to your stomach – the more it is liquefied from chewing the less likely it is you will create the uncomfortable symptoms of heartburn.

Nicky Wood ND

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