SHOCKING Truth of Connection between Heartburn and Pregnancy

Heartburn is one of the symptoms that pregnant women experience the most. From different estimations, between 60% and 90% of pregnancies will include symptoms of heartburn at one moment or another. Heartburn and the associated condition can show themselves in different ways, such as indigestion, a sensation of pain and burning just below the breastbone and a sour after-taste in the throat.

It is the leakage of bile, digestive enzymes and acids that causes heartburn. These substances leak back from the stomach to attack the esophageal lining. In a healthy body, the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) acts as a valve to keep the gastric contents in the stomach. When the LES malfunctions, acids and stomach contents can get back into the esophagus. Occasional heartburn may not be a problem in itself, but when it becomes persistent, it can indicate a deeper, chronic condition called acid reflux or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Many causes are at the root of acid reflux. These causes include the following:

1. Intake of acid forming foods such as eggs, liver and wine will contribute to the problem. Foods that provoke Candida overgrowth, which cause allergies or which are simply hard to digest are also problematical. Examples are meat and dairy products.

2. Poor sleep hygiene can wreck your immune system. When this happens, many related problems can occur, including overgrowth of Candida, a non-reactive digestive system and a build-up of toxins. These are all contributing factors to acid reflux.

3. Being overweight also puts pressure on the LES, forcing through more stomach contents into the esophagus.

Pregnancy may be yet another factor leading to GERD. This is because pregnancy hormones have a relaxing effect on all muscle tissues that are smooth and that includes the LES. As an additional complication, the enlarging uterus can increase pressure on the abdominal area and therefore pressure on the LES to drive even more stomach acid into the esophagus. This is then coupled with other problems such as indigestion, constipation and bloating during pregnancy. A digestive process that slows and becomes sluggish will also indirectly worsen acid reflux.

Pregnancy at the same time as GERD makes it difficult to treat the problem, as many drugs are potentially dangerous for women who are pregnant. The drugs that are permitted for pregnant women may have further undesirable side effects and are therefore not recommended in any case.

Did anyone tell you that pregnant women can get immediate alleviation from heartburn and cure a fundamental condition of acid reflux by opting for a holistic solution that treats the internal environment that was responsible for the GERD symptoms all along? The natural approach is the one to let you stop and prevent further heartburn in safety and with effectiveness.




Jeff Martin is a medical researcher, certified nutritionist, health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, "Heartburn No More- Open The Door To an Acid Reflux Free Life". Jeff has written dozens of holistic health articles and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of websites worldwide.

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