Regular acidity how to heal with alternative means

Stomach secretes acid to begin the process of digestion. This natural acid is used to break down the food. There are cases where the production of acid is increased by the glands present in the stomach, causing the condition usually known as acidity.  This acid causes severe irritation in the esophagus. Ulceration, dyspepsia, heartburn and chest pain are all symptoms of severe acidity. Some people experience such an intense chest pain that they often confuse it with a heart attack. It is also found to be more common in individuals who are nervous and highly emotional.

Now there are some Do’s and Don’ts regarding your daily diet, to prevent acidity from occurring.  Take review of the things that are actually aggravating the problem and examine your dietary habits. There are some foods containing living enzymes which are helpful in preventing and eliminating acidity.

HCL levels
The first step to prevent acidity is by increasing the production of HCL naturally in the stomach. A simple remedy to treat acidity is by substituting high quality sea salt instead of common table salt in your diet. The sea salt also provides the body with chloride and essential minerals.

Substitute processed food with organic food
The processed foods are known to exacerbate acidity; it also causes bacterial imbalance in the digestive tract. Try to eat fresh organic vegetables and fruits to combat this situation.

Raw foods instead of cooked ones
Researches show that the health improving enzymes that are found in raw foods in abundance are destroyed when cooked at 116°Fahrenheit. So it is preferable to take a favorable amount of raw foods in order to benefit from the healthy nutrients and enzymes found in them. These raw foods are also essential for reducing acidity.

Increase Vitamin D intake
An increase in Vitamin D levels helps in optimized production of at least 200 antimicrobial peptides, these peptides help to cure infections occurring in the esophagus and digestive system. You can get vitamin D in abundance from sun exposure. Also foods rich in Vitamin D should be added to the diet such as eggs, mushrooms, milk, cod liver oil and fish.

Take Regular Exercise
For the proper functioning of all the organs exercise it a must. Exercise would not only help to keep you physically fit but would also aid you in the proper digestion of food.

The above mentioned changes to your life style will help you a great deal in overcoming the acidity related problems. We also have some quick and easy natural remedies that can aid you to get rid of acidity.

Apple Cider Vinegar
If one table spoon of raw organic apple cider vinegar is mixed with 4 ounces of water and taken before every meal, it can reduce acidity to great extent. It helps to calm the stomach and also supports the digestive system. This fast-acting remedy is known to cure acute acidity symptoms and also halts its reoccurrence.

Baking soda
Bicarbonate of soda is also thought to be a great product for treating acidity. A spoonful mixed in a glass of water can act as a fast acting remedy for acidity; this mixture should be taken before the fizzing stops. However, it is suggested that people having high blood pressure should avoid taking baking soda; also people on sodium restricted diet should also consult their doctors first.

Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Vera juice is a natural remedy for treating stomach problems such as diarrhea and ulcerative colitis. It is one of the best known remedy for treating acid reflux. One ounce of Aloe Vera juice mixed with 2 ounces of water is recommended to get rid of acidity.

Glutamine
Glutamine is one of the naturally occurring amino acids in our body. It can also be found in many foods such as eggs, milk, fish, spinach and parsley. Glutamine is known to aid the body in developing resistance against inflammation and also known to help reduce the inflammation of the intestine resulting from acid reflux.

Licorice
Licorice is an herb that has been used for centuries and is beneficial for the digestive system. It helps the stomach by coating it with a protective gel. This herb can be used in the form of an herbal tea.

Banana
With the pH level at 5.6, banana is believed to be an effective remedy for treating acid reflux. The potassium levels found in banana is helpful for treating stomach ulcers and lowering acidity. But in 1% cases the condition is known to be worsened by taking banana.

Cabbage
Cabbage is found helpful in relaxing and soothing the stomach lining and irritated mucous membranes. Raw and fresh juice of cabbage is beneficial for treating ulcers, and it also stimulates blood flow to the stomach lining and strengthens it.

Don’t waste your money on over-the-counter expensive medicines for the elimination of acidity. Just try these simple remedies and feel the difference. Most of these products are commonly found in your kitchen.

Beware of Deodrants cause health risks

This is not food but it is ingested by the body. Beware of deodorants. They have proved to be causing Breast Cancer and Lymph node swellings. Avoid and use alternatives.

The Environmental Working Group has a website called Skin Deep. This site is an excellent resource for consumers in that it lists thousands of personal care products in an organized way and rates them on how safe their ingredients are. At Skin Deep, you can find hundreds of specific items for hair, skin, eyes, nails, baby, oral care, fragrance, and makeup rated from 0-10, zero being the safest. Each item's score is explained in detail and safer options are given.

"Skin Deep pairs ingredients in more than 25,000 products against 50 definitive toxicity and regulatory databases, making it the largest integrated data resource of its kind.Why did a small nonprofit take on such a big project? Because the FDA doesn't require companies to test their own products for safety."

In today's post I'm listing safer deodorant choices from Skin Deep's site that can easily be found at your local drugstore. I've also listed some common items with high (not safe) scores as comparisons. It should be noted that although Skin Deep gives products a "low hazard" score, some of them contain the chemicals below with cautions from testing results of these chemicals:

Aluminum Chloride: Organ system toxicity, in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results, reproductive effects at moderate and high doses, and animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses
Aluminum Chlorohydrate: Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine: Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity when product is airborn
Gylcerin: One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses, mammalian cells show positive mutation results, animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses
Diproplyene Glycol: One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses
1 PEG-14 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG – 18/18 Dimethicone, PEG-8 Distearate, and Triclosan: Also known as 1,4-Dioxane: Endocrine disruption, identified as a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Propylene Glycol, which the FDA says is safe for general use but can cause cancer and contains toxins that affect reproduction
Alcohol Denatured: Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Butane and Propane: Allergies and immunotoxicity
Fragrance: often means Diethyl Phthalate or DEP: endocrine disruptor that has been linked to reproductive and abnormalities PEG/PPG – 18/18 Dimethicone - Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Benzyl Alcohol: Neurotoxicity
Silica: Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity

Deodorant with a score of 0 having a "low hazard":
Crystal deodorant stick, roll-on, and spray

Deodorant with a score of 1 having a "low hazard":
CVS Ultra Dry Anti-Perspirant Roll-On Unscented – Aluminum Chloride,
Ban Antiperspirant & Deodorant Original Roll-On Unscented – Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Ban Classic Original Antiperspirant & Deodorant Original Roll-On Unscented – Aluminum Chlorohydrate:
Almay Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Clear Gel; Fragrance Free – Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Gylcerin, Diproplyene Glycol
Almay Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Clear Gel – Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Gylcerin, Diproplyene Glycol
Almay Antiperspirant & Deodorant Fragrance Free (Powder Fresh and Soothing Aloe) – Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Gylcerin, Diproplyene Glycol
Lady Mitchum Clear Gel Antiperspirant & Deodorant Unscented – Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Diproplyene Glycol,
Mitchum Antiperspirant & Deodorant Clear Gel – Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Diproplyene Glycol
Almay Stay Dry Hydro Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Fragrance Free – 1 PEG-14 Dimethicone, Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Diproplyene Glycol

Deodorant with a score of 7 having a "high hazard":
Right Guard Sport Deodorant – fragrance, Triclosan, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denatured
Right Guard Sport Deodorant Aerosole, Original – fragrance, Triclosan, Propylene Glycol, Butane and Propane
Dry Idea Antiperspirant Clear Gel Powder Fresh – fragrance, Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denatured
Dry Idea Antiperspirant & Deodorant Clear Gel Powder Fresh – fragrance, PEG/PPG – 18/18 Dimethicone, Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denatured
FDS Feminine Deodorant Spray White Blossom and Baby Powder – fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol

Deodorant with a score of 8 having a "high hazard":
Secret Platinum Antiperspirant & Deodorant Invisible Gel Powder Fresh Scent – fragrance, Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denatured
Dove Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Powder Fresh – fragrance, Silica, PEG-8 Distearate, Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine, Propylene Glycol

Last week, it was time for me to buy new deodorant (this post is research I did in anticipation of this). I had always heard of "crystal deodorant" but it I just couldn't understand how it could possibly work. Well, I'm very pleased to say that it does. I'll be honest, though, it wasn't perfect but I don't know of a deodorant that is. It's nice to know that a deodorant with one of the safest scores works as well as others. By the way, according to the packaging, the crystal stick can last up to a year!

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