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.
