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3 Ways To Eliminate Election-Night Heartburn

November 9, 2016 by Marla Leave a Comment

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If you’re like most Americans, you’re spending tonight gathered around the TV and social media watching the election results come in. This has been one of the most divisive elections in modern history and many people are feeling the stress.

The digestive system is one of the first systems to suffer in stressful situations so with all the drama tonight I’m certain heartburn abounds!

While antacids work quickly to relieve the pain of heartburn, they actual impair digestion. You see, lowering stomach acid relieves symptoms, but with less acid we digest less of our food. Over time this leads to nutrient deficiencies and a host of symptoms.

Most people don’t realize that heartburn is actually the result of too little stomach acid.

Huh?

That’s right. You see, stomach acid is what closes the valve leading from the esophagus to the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter or LES). This prevents stomach contents from splashing back up into the esophagus causing heartburn. Without adequate acid the valve doesn’t close completely leading to heartburn.

So how does this relate to stress? Stress shuts down the digestive system and diverts energy to muscles so we can fight or flee. This is why heartburn and indigestion are so common when we’re upset.

So what home remedy might help your election-induced heartburn? Here are 3 things you probably already have in your kitchen:

1.      Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

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Since ACV is an acid it helps increase the acidity of the stomach, relieving heartburn. Raw, unfiltered ACV has the added benefit of probiotics. Simply take 2 tablespoons in about ¼ cup of water. You can repeat this every 5-10 minutes until the heartburn subsides.

 

2.      Lemon Juice

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Lemon is a stronger acid than ACV so can be more difficult to drink, but it does contain vitamin C which boosts the immune system (stress lowers immunity by the way!).

Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons) into a glass and add about ¼ cup of water. As with the ACV remedy, you may need to repeat this 2-3 times for full effect.

 

3.      Your Last Resort – Baking Soda

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Baking soda is a base, not an acid, so it actually reduces stomach acid the way antacids do. While this is not an ideal remedy sometimes you just need relief.

Mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda into ¼ cup of water. Wait 5-10 minutes and repeat if needed.

We all experience stressful times in our lives and these home remedies can help get you through them.  But if you’re dealing with frequent heartburn it’s important to uncover and eliminate the root cause before your health gets worse.

Remember: Just because heartburn is common doesn’t mean it’s normal. No symptom is normal! They’re all warning signs that something isn’t right and needs your attention.

Nutrition and lifestyle play a key role in digestive health. If you’d like help improving your digestion, click here to schedule your 20-minute complimentary consultation.

 

To Your Best Health!

marla

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Filed Under: Digestive Health, health issues, Herbal Remedies

Fire Cider

January 4, 2016 by Marla Leave a Comment

My own version of Fire Cider is coming soon. In the meantime go straight to the source, Rosemary Gladstar over at Mountain Rose Herbs for her Fire Cider recipe.

Filed Under: Herbal Remedies

Soothing Sore Throat Remedy and Immune Booster

December 3, 2013 by Marla Leave a Comment

I found a lovely honey-onion syrup recipe from Rosemary Gladstar’s book, Medicinal Herbs (affiliate link). I made it last cold & flu season and found it quite tasty and helpful so I decided to make it again this year. However, naturally, I can’t leave a recipe alone so here is my version of this old-fashioned sore throat remedy.

I’m glad I had this on hand! I took the fur kids to the park this afternoon and our lovely West Texas wind was blowing in a strong cold front. The wind got my throat and ears hurting so I’m sipping on some Yogi Throat Comfort tea with a spoonful of this syrup – yes, onions and all.

Onions, garlic and raw honey are all strongly anti-microbial. Ginger is warm and soothing.  Together they make a wonderful syrup for colds or sore throats. Take 1/2 – 1 teaspoon every hour or 2 when you feel a cold coming on. Or if you already have a cold take 1 teaspoon 3-4 times daily to help speed your recovery.

Obviously this is not a low-glycemic recipe! If you’re watching your blood sugar, try Fire Cider instead.

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Soothing Sore Throat Remedy and Immune Booster
Soothing honey, warming ginger, and strong medicinal herbs onion and garlic combine to make a wonderful syrup to keep on hand during cold & flu season
Course: Herbal Remedies
Cuisine: Traditional Foods
Author: Marla Evans @ ReclaimedHealth.com
Ingredients
  • 1/2 white onion cut into thin slices
  • Thumb-size piece of fresh ginger chopped
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 cup raw honey raw honey retains all the beneficial enzymes and healing properties
Instructions
  1. All ingredient amounts are approximate. Adjust to your liking. If you really like ginger, add more. If garlic is your thing than go for it!
  2. Slice onion, ginger and garlic and place in a small pan. Add just enough honey to cover. You might need a cup, maybe more or maybe less.
  3. Turn your oven on for 3-4 minutes, just enough to warm it up. Turn off the oven and place the pan inside with the oven light on to keep it warm. My oven will stay around 100 degrees this way. Leave the pan there for 24 hours or more. This allows the honey to gently draw out all the healing goodness from the plants.
  4. Alternatively, you can place the pan on the stove over the lowest setting. Be careful not to heat it too much so you don't destroy the enzymes in the raw foods. Cook gently until the onions are soft and the honey tastes of onion/ginger/garlic.
  5. Remove the syrup from the pan and store in the refrigerator. Don't even think about straining out the plants! That would be a horribly sticky mess you'll not soon repeat! Just use plants and all.
  6. Take 1/2 - 1 teaspoon every hour or 2 when you feel a cold coming on. Or if you already have a cold take 1 teaspoon 3-4 times daily to help speed your recovery.

 

 

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