Health report about heartburn, acid reflux, lifestyle impact
It is believed that fatty food, salt and spices are the causes of heartburn, for example fatty meat, fast food, crisps, pizza, smoked sausages, spices, tomatoes, alcohol and hot sauces.
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – If the stomach acid goes back up towards the throat it is the acid reflux which causes what is commonly called heartburn, but if it persists then it is, probably, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
It can be noticed through several symptoms: burning sensation in the chest, sour-taste in the mouth, perhaps consistent hiccups, hoarse voice, bad breath, feeling sick and stomach bloating.
According to the Professor Vladimir POPOV’s report, who is the Managing Director at the Russian Academy of Sciences and expert in bioeconomy and biotechnology, we should fully pay attention to grains, for example, bulgur wheat, brown rice, carrots, beetroot, courgette, spinach, broccoli, beans, vegetables and fruits.
It is believed that fatty food, salt and spices are the causes of heartburn, for example fatty meat, fast food, crisps, pizza, smoked sausages, spices, tomatoes, alcohol and hot sauces.
Some other factors: being overweight, pregnant, stress and anxiety, hormonal imbalance, some medicines such as pain-relief, anti-inflammatory, or some other health problems play a part in causing acidity reflux.
Furthermore, some exotic or sour fruits, coffee, fizzy drinks, garlic, onions, grapes, chocolate, sweets and sour food can cause heartburn.
Professor Popov added “smoking cigarettes stimulates releasing HCL acid in the stomach, which leads to hyperacidity, as well as tobacco smoke causes irritation and burning in the mucous membrane of the esophagus”
Those types of food have high fibers in, make a person feels full for a long period of time, therefore it helps to avoid overeating as well as helps avoid food that cause heartburn.
Popov also mentioned that stomach acid reflux can be eliminated by eating raw vegetables for example cauliflower, celery-yellow, bananas and walnut.
Doing exercise plays an important role to manage the symptoms of acid reflux, thus, it is considered the first line of prevention and treatment, that is another part focused on by this professor.
He advised not to drink water, tea or coffee immediately after the meals.