How to Use Aloe for Gerd

Gerd, which is also known as acid reflux (which can lead to a hiatal hernia if left untreated) is a painful condition where stomach acid is able to bypass the esophagus, resulting in stomach acid rising into the throat and sinus cavity. This stomach acid can actually burn the esopghaus, throat and sinus area, creating a great deal of pain and discomfort for the individual. Thankfully, there are several courses of action that can be taken to control or even get rid of gerd, one which includes aloe.

Things You'll Need

• Aloe juice
• Measuring cup
• Glass
• Aloe vera pills
• Water

Instructions

Aloe Vera Juice

1. Measure out 1/4 cup of aloe vera juice.

2. Pour into your glass and drink.

3. Repeat before each meal for a duration of six weeks.

Aloe Vera Pills

1. Fill your glass with water.

2. Take a sip of water and hold it in your mouth.

3. Put an aloe vera pill in your mouth, holding it on your tongue.

4. Take a drink of water, swallowing the liquid and the pill. Finish your entire glass of water.

5. Repeat the process before each meal. Continue for six weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't care for the way that aloe vera juice tastes, you can take aloe in pill form instead.

• Talk to your doctor if you suspect that you are suffering from gerd. Changing your diet will help to reduce gerd.

References

• Living With Gerd