Hiatal hernia is a problem where the stomach pushes, or
herniates, upward through an opening in the diaphragm into the thorax. Normally the result of a congenital abnormality or trauma, this condition
is associated with gastro-esophageal reflux, in which the muscle that encircles the juncture of the stomach and the esophagus fails to keep food and acid from coming back up from the stomach into the esophagus as it should. If that happens, the tissues in the esophagus become irritated, causing heartburn and may even cause the coughing up of bloody mucus.
The common symptoms of hiatal hernia include: belching, burping,
and heartburn. If stomach acid comes up into the throat, it can cause a burning type sensation and pain behind the
breastbone area. It is estimated over 50% of people that over 40 years of age have hiatal hernias.
Many of these people do not know they even have this problem. Smaller hernias do not
normally cause any real problems. It is the larger hernias that are most often responsible for reflux problems.
Ulcers
will often occur with a hiatal hernia. The acid problems may cause ulceration in the esophagus. Ulcers can also occur in the duodenum (small intestine upper area) and the stomach.
Stress maybe a
factor with hernias as it maybe with ulcers.
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin B ,
vitamin C, magnesium, manganese,
selenium, and zinc which are all helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of hernias. A good daily
supplement is also needed
for general good health and well being. |
| Zinc |
9 |
this mineral is needed for healing and repair of body tissue |
| Aloe
vera |
9 |
herb that promotes healing of the intestinal lining and is
also very helpful for stress and aids in sleep
problems. Often found in an herbal blend Kava kava and Chamomile. |
| vitamin A |
9 |
help in prevention of too much acid and helps the immune
system |
| Carotenoids |
8 |
work with vitamin A |
| B vitamins |
8 |
all B vitamins are needed for health and good functioning of
the liver and nervous system. They are known as anti-stress
vitamins. |
| vitamin E |
8 |
strong anti-oxidant that also helps with healing
in the body |
| Essential
fatty acids |
9 |
combats inflammation of the liver and helps to lower serum
fat levels, fish oil, flax seed and borage seed are good
sources. |
| Flax seed |
9 |
source of essential fatty acids |
| Borage seed |
9 |
source of essential fatty acids |
| Calcium |
7 |
calcium is lost when stress occurs,
thus a
good supplement with calcium,
herbs, and magnesium may be helpful with hernia. |
| Magnesium |
7 |
this mineral works with calcium to
relieve stress related problems |
 Symmetry products
people tell us they use for
Hernia
(click on the product name for more
information)
| BotanaCleanse
Plus
Protection
4 Life
Genesis
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
Aloe
Plus
|
colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital
for good health
excellent daily supplemental health system
liquid herbal detox and healing formula - Red
clover, Dandelion + more
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables,
bioflavonoids + carotenoids
Aloe vera liquid formula with Passionflower, Kava,
Ginseng, and more
|
|
GOOD
SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
ADULTS / TEENS:
1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables (green leafy vegetables
are great)
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks in the park
- brown rice and millet are good to eat
- avoid red meat and animal fats
- reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
- fast a few days a month
- a colon intestinal cleansing is helpful (see BotanaCleanse
above)
- get sleep
- exercise light to moderate amounts ... yoga and stretching
are good
- do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
- do not ear clothing that is tight around the waist
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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