It is rare the day that does not go to the consultation of the GP or the naturopath of some patient complaining about stomach acidity or esophageal reflux (dyspepsia). It is quite likely that the current diet with excessive participation of refined carbohydrates (devoid of fiber, vitamins and enzymes) is related to many of these conditions. Gaseous drinks and beer can aggravate the problem by adding their high percentage of carbohydrates for the effect of dissolved carbonic gas.
Stomach acidity treatments and reflux
In exceptional cases, the salts and neutralizing compounds, such as bicarbonate, but should never be used in chronic cases or when the symptoms are recurring.
Yes symptoms of gastritis (stomach inflammation) persist, they can degenerate in more serious conditions such as esophageal reflux, hiatus hernia or stomach or duodenal ulcer.
It is obvious that the excessive segregation of hydrochloric acid by the specialized stomach glands are a defense of the body in the face of the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria that normally does not resist in high acidity environments.
But these high concentrations can damage the stomach epithelium (and even more so that of the esophagus that is not as protected as the stomach). Thus, the production of protective mucosa suffers, despite the fact that the cells of the stomach epithelium are constantly and totally renewed, a new one every 10 days!
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Diet changes
Among other general recommendations, changes in the diet are recommended:
- Lower the percentage of refined carbohydrates (increasing slightly fats and proteins)
- replace them with fresh carbohydrates (vegetables and fruits) or unprocessed (leaf legumes, vegetables, etc.)
Natural Allies
But we also have a magnificent ally in medicinal fungi: The León mane or Hericium Erinaceus, to which the Japanese call Yamabushitakeke. This mushroom has been used by the Chinese (mutch head) for more than 2,000 years for the treatment of digestive problems.
León hair (Hericium erinaceus) cultivated in wood. / Hifas da Terra ©
Current studies have shown that at least one of the molecules of this mushroom has the property of promoting the regeneration of digestive epithelium cells and, especially, mucus producers at the gastric level. If we add to this its anti-inflammatory (anti-ne) and bactericidal power, it is not surprising its complementary application in the face of the aforementioned gastric problems: gastritis, esophageal reflux, hiatus hernia and ulcers.
We must also not forget that Hericium Erinaceus It also has immunomodulatory properties that allow neutralizing the action of histamine at the gastric and immunopotanciator level, which improves the defenses of the immune system against bacterial action and, especially against the Helicobacter pylori, Causing ulcers.