Ginger facts and acid reflux disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is caused when your esophagus does not close properly, which allows
stomach contents to leak back, or reflux into the esophagus and bring irritation. It may burn in your chest
or throat. This is commonly called “heartburn’.
So, though Essential Oil Heartburn Relief it is also important to find and treat the cause. Unfortunately,
acid reflux is usually caused by a leaky gut syndrome, which in turn is caused by a plant food group
called NIGHTSHADES, which include all white potatoes (sweet potatoes are not counted), all hot
peppers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and tomatillos. Gluten has also been shown to be the cause of
inflammatory diseases as well, so you have to do your research. An excellent way to cancel out what the
cause could be is to eliminate all the aforesaid food, including fast food and greasy food for 30 days. If
you choose to add any back in, do so slowly. These plants, as well as processed food, fast food, sugar,
high fructose corn syrup are all inflammatory substances.
Once you have eliminated the main culprits, you can incorporate them back into your diet one at a time
until your body reacts negatively to any of them. That way you’ll know what to eliminate altogether or
only indulge occasionally.
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GINGER
Ginger, ingested or applied topically is an anti-inflammatory, and research is being done to find it may be
a powerful antioxidant to combat cancer cells. Another way to put it is: According to the 2nd Edition
of “Essential Oil Safety,” ginger oil shows moderate antioxidant activity and a high activity as a
DPPH radical scavenger. and it shows to be cytotoxic to certain types of cancer cells. With that
said, Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory plant and when applied to stomach, intestines, and
esophagus, goes far to reduce spasms and rebalance stomach acids.
LEMONGRASS is also a powerful anti-inflammatory
LAVENDER is Antidepressant, antiseptic, deodorant, insecticidal, sedative.
TURMERIC is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral making it a
very popular choice for acne-prone skin. The carrier oil in my blend is Fractionated Coconut Oil.
USAGE for Essential Oils for Heartburn: 2 to 4 drops rubbed into stomach area 30 minutes before eating
is best but if you forget you can still apply before eating. If the problem is severe and chronic rub a few
drops into belly button and on the esophagus.
Whereas, over the counter anti acids may provide relieve you may find your self consuming them like
candy. With long term use, this method as the potential to break down stomach acids instead of
neutralizing. With long term over usage, in desperation, people often consume more and more over the
counter anti acids.
As essential oils can be sensitive on some adults and more so with children, always do your research to
find the right oil for your situation. Always be sure to dilute the oil which will prevent any skin reaction.
If you dilute as per standard guides and still have a skin reaction, dilute a little bit more. For children the
ratio of carrier is usually double.
As always consultation with your doctor is important over hit and miss self-treatment.
As per federal guidelines, The Kings Herbals can make no claim to diagnose, treat, or promise a cure for
any disease.