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HIATAL HERNIA
Natural Support Strategies For This Uncomfortable Condition
Hiatal hernia a condition where part of the stomach pushes up through
the diaphragm (herniates). This condition is caused by overweight,
overeating and / or a weakness of the esophageal sphincter muscle.
Hiatal hernia is a common cause of
GERD (Gastro-esophogeal
reflux disease). Overweight greatly aggravates the condition.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
- Do NOT overeat!
- Avoid coffee, alcohol, and chocolate. Also avoid known food
allergens.
- Maintain a normal body weight.
- Do not eat within three hours of bedtime.
- Elevate the head of the bed in 2-3 inches.
- Do NOT use peppermint within two hours of meals. (Unless it is
enteric coated).
- Don’t smoke! The nicotine in tobacco relaxes the esophageal
sphincter.
PRIMARY SUPPORT
DR. MYATT’S COMMENT
Be sure to perform a
Low Gastric Acid
Self-Test. Over half the population over age 60 is deficient in
hydrochloric acid production. Low stomach acid allows food to remain
too long in the stomach and can cause or aggravate a weak esophageal
sphincter.
Chronic indigestion indicates that something is wrong —- diet,
digestion, etc. You should not continue to take over-the-counter
stomach medicines without seeing a doctor for correct diagnosis.
Self-help measures are effective in all but a few cases.
Naturopathic and osteopathic physicians are trained in soft tissue
manipulation. Hiatal hernias often respond to manipulative therapy.
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