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What is acid reflux and where does GERD come from?

Often triggered after consuming food, heartburn, the burning feeling in the middle of the chest, is one of the most common signs of a more complicated syndrome known as GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease) or acid reflux – the phenomenon where the stomach pushes liquid, acids and juices back into the esophagus.

Because the stomach contains acid as well as bile, pepsin and other digestive enzymes, the liquid that gets back into the esophagus then attacks the esophageal lining to cause corrosion and a feeling of burning.

If no mechanism prevents the acid substances from getting back into the esophagus, then over time serious injury can result to the esophagus and generate further complications.

The esophagus is a tube composed of muscle which passes food from the mouth to the stomach by a series of muscular movements. At the bottom of the esophagus is the LES, the lower esophageal sphincter, which should normally operate as a one-way valve, opening by reflex to let food into the stomach, then closing to prevent stomach content from moving back into the esophageal cavity. But upon weakening of the LES, or lack of synchronization (remaining open when it should be shut), acidic stomach content can flow back into the esophagus.

Acid reflux gravity is a matter of three factors:

1. The muscular effectiveness of the LES.

2. The stomach liquid type and quantity.

3. The natural capability of esophagus muscles to evacuate such content from the bottom of the esophagus.

It is of interest to see that with most individuals who are victims of acid reflux, the concentration of acid within the gastric contents is more pronounced than with people not suffering from acid reflux. It has also been found among sufferers of heartburn that the liquid stomach content comes into contact with the esophageal lining and remains there longer than is the case for people not suffering from acid reflux.

The body also uses saliva as a protection mechanism for the esophagus. The saliva has water, enzymes, mucus and electrolytes to neutralize the damage that acid reflux might do to the esophagus. In addition, when awake and upright, the body is helped by gravity to maintain the stomach liquids in the stomach.

Nonetheless, at night when saliva production drops off, gravity is no longer a factor and swallowing slacks off as the body is horizontal, the reflux liquids remain in the esophagus for a longer time and increase damage and injury to the esophageal lining.

GERD is a complicated phenomenon resulting from more than one factor. This explains why doctors still find this chronic ailment so hard to treat using over the counter or prescribed medication. Fortunately, an optional treatment exists – the holistic remedy that treats the root cause and restores the natural inner gastric and esophageal environmental balance.




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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