7 Milky tricks to get Fast Relief from Acidity, Heartburn, Acid Reflux
Acid reflux or GERD (gastro-esophageal
reflux disease) or acid indigestion is now one of the most common health complaints especially
in pregnant women. Esophagus is the food carrying
pipe from mouth to the stomach. LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is located at
the entrance of the stomach and controls the flow movements of food from
esophagus to our stomach. It controls valve and contracts instantaneously when
food enters into stomach.
But, when (LES) lower esophageal
sphincter fails to contract, it let the digestive acids to move backward from
the stomach to the throat, and causes burning sensations in the chest. This is called
as ‘heartburn’, and in some severe cases, acid reflux. Its other symptoms
include bloating, gas and burping.
Instead of using chemicals and
preservatives based commercial antacids, try milk. It’s a fast, simple and very
effective home cure, and we’re about to tell you how it works and exactly how
to use it.
How milk help with acid reflux?
Milk coats the inner layer of the digestive
tract and esophagus, thus it minimizes irritation caused by stomach acids. Additionally,
milk contains calcium, minerals and essential vitamins that digestive system
needs to function smoothly.
1. Milk
with cinnamon
Mix 1 tsp of fresh ground cinnamon
powder in ½ glass of cool/cold skimmed milk and drink it slowly to get rid of
heart burn and acid reflux. You can repeat this twice a day to get rid of acid
reflux.
2. Goat’s
milk
Goat’s milk has low amount of fat, hence
it is very easy to digest. But try to buy unprocessed, organic goat’s milk.
Boil it and store it in refrigerator. Drink cup of cool milk to get relief from
acid reflux. Repeat this 2-3 times a day for best result.
3. Skim
milk
If you don’t have unprocessed, organic
goat’s milk, then go for skim milk. It gives you the same nutrients. Drink a cup of cool skim milk to soothe burning sensations in the chest and throat due to acid reflux and heartburn.
4. Milk and peppermint
In case of heartburn or stomach aches
milk is a finest drink to setting everything. Mash 6-7 fresh peppermint leaves
and mix them with cup of cool goat’s milk or skim milk. Drink it slowly. Follow
this remedy once or twice a day.
5. Milk
with green cardamom
Mix 2-3 pinches of green cardamom powder
with glass of goat’s milk or skim milk and boil it over low flame for 4-5
minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Then store this
mixture in refrigerator with lid. Slowly drink half of this mixture at a time
and after 2-3 hours drink remaining mixture.
6. Milk
and banana smoothie
Banana is rich source of potassium,
which works as a natural antacid. Take a ripe banana, 1 tsp of green cardamom
powder and blend them in blender using 2 cups of goat’s milk or skim milk to
make smoothie, take this smoothie in glass and add 1-2 tbsp of raw honey, then
store it in refrigerator for 30-50 minutes and drink it once a day. You can add
more milk to make it smooth.
