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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Does Peppermint Help Your Stomach

Q&A: Marshmallow, licorice may ease GERD pain

October 03, 2008
A reader who suffers from acid reflux asks herbalist Rosemary Westlake if there are natural remedies for the painful disorder. Westlake says that herbs, along with lifestyle changes, may help. Slippery elm, marshmallow, and licorice soothe and heal irritated stomachs, she says, while chocolate, peppermint, and some spices may relax the esophageal sphincter and actually worsen symptoms. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux & GERD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...of the most popular include; apple cider vinegar, peppermint tea, papaya enzymes, slippery elm... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner on Achalasia and Acid Reflux (GERD)
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...those products containing caffeine, chocolate or peppermints. Elevating the head of the bed... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...cause acid reflux such as caffeine, chocolate and peppermints. You need to not eat late at... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Best time to take Aciphex?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...having the mother refrain from caffeine, chocolate and peppermints can help tremendously.... Read more »

Health Guide

Heartburn prevention
...chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, tomato sauces, spicy or fatty foods, full-fat dairy products, peppermint, and spearmint. Also, try the following changes to your eating habits and... Read more »
What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
...tomato-based products), alcoholic beverages, caffeinated beverages, chocolate, onions, garlic, and peppermint. It's important to avoid large meals and to avoid lying down for 3 to 4 hours after... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
...elevated Taking medication with plenty of water Avoiding dietary fat, chocolate, caffeine, peppermint (they may cause lower esophageal pressure) Avoiding alcohol and tobacco ... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Lifestyle Changes
...governing their quality and effectiveness.Essential Oils. Some patients find relief using two drops of peppermint, eucalyptus, or lavender oil added to one cup of water. The patient soaks a cloth... Read more »
Heartburn
...fruits and juices Tomatoes and tomato sauces Spicy or fatty foods, full-fat dairy products Peppermint and spearmint Next, try changing your eating habits: Eat smaller... Read more »

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