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Manuka Honey and Acid Reflux

By: Michael Rains Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Another nasty ailment another victory for Manuka Honey. Acid Reflux Acid reflux is the common term for gastro esophageal reflux disease or GERD, a condition of bnormal acid reflux that causes damages to the digestive system. This disease can affect both adults and children, however, pregnant women, smokers and people who sleep right after eating are especially prone to acid reflux.

It is primarily caused by the malfunction of the muscles which control the doorway for food to the stomach (esophageal sphincters). It can also be brought about by the abnormal production of stomach acids which are essential is breaking down and digesting food. Basically the build up of the acids is released through these muscles and into the oesophagus which doesn't have the same protective lining which in turn causes the pain over prolonged periods can cause damage.

A few easy lifestyle changes can generally help to prevent acid reflux especially if you are a smoker. People who have smoked regularly for twenty years are 70% more susceptible to acid reflux disease compared to non-smokers. A heavy salt in take may also be factor in the discomfort and over long periods of time can create the same risks as associated with smoking. Drugs or binge drinkers can upset the stomachs balance, exercising on an empty stomach or sleeping straight after eating upset the digestion process may also be factors which can be easily changed.

Most people through out there lives will experience acid reflux at some stage with out the need to worry but the problem can become a damaging and debilitating issue. As we are most aware anti-acids are easily at hand when the problems arises which are generally harmless. They help to neutralise the stomach acids which are causing the problem. though with a lot of medication such as H2 blockers if we are read the small print we would be bombarded with a list of side effects which should be enough to make us stop and think. Theses medications don't address the problem the just suppress the stomach acid for a short period of time and should not be taken over long periods.

Active Manuka Honey as acid reflux treatment is more effective in the long run. Almost no other medication could be taken long enough to protect the oesophagus without causing side effects. Usually it can take months until the oesophagus starts healing. With Active Manuka Honey you can feel instant relief as well as long term success. Active Manuka Honey has no side effects and can be taken as long and often as you want to. That gives this precious honey an immense advantage over regular acid reflux medicine.

Active Manuka Honey coats the oesophagus before, during, and after a meal, so the acids that rise from the stomach cannot irritate it any longer it also assists in healing the damaged cell tissue caused by acid reflux. By protecting the damaged oesophagus of severe attack from these acids over a long time period it can give the oesophagus the chance to heal and recover. And help to retain a healthy digestive system which is essential for good health.

A daily course of Manuka Honey will help promote the natural growth of the good bacteria in the stomach, which will help with digestion, increase the effectiveness of the immune system, and help the body to absorb its nutritional requirements it needs in order to maintain a healthy stomach and body.

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