KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Honey is not only useful for increasing endurance. Honey is also a herbal remedy that can relieve stomach acid.
Gastric acid is one of the diseases that many people suffer from. Although not contagious, stomach acid can affect anyone.
Everyone who suffers from stomach acid must feel uncomfortable when the stomach acid levels rise. The sufferer will feel sick, nauseous, the chest will burn (heartburn) when stomach acid recurs.
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To relieve stomach acid, sufferers can take drugs given by doctors or drugs that are sold in pharmacies.
Did you know, there is another way to relieve stomach acid, namely by consuming honey. A number of studies and experiences by some people say that honey can soothe the throat and relieve symptoms of acid reflux disease.
Benefits of honey for stomach acid
Launching Reflux MD, honey contains vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. With its various ingredients, honey is used as a traditional medicine to fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, and even sore throat.
Studies have shown that the antibacterial content in honey is proven to accelerate wound healing. Other studies have shown that honey can also be used as a natural way to treat coughs.
A number of studies have also stated that honey can eradicate the Helicobacter pylori bacteria, the source of stomach ulcers. Several other studies above reveal the potential benefits of honey for stomach acid.
Some people also say honey can relieve stomach acids such as heartburn to throat discomfort.
However, honey cannot solve the underlying cause of acid reflux disease, namely damage to the lower esophageal sphincter. In addition, specifically, there are no formal studies that prove the benefits of honey for stomach acid.
To be complete, how to deal with stomach acid in a comprehensive manner can be done by maintaining an ideal body weight, living a healthy lifestyle, and taking drugs for stomach acid.
How to use honey for stomach acid
According to a clinical review published in the British Medical Journal, researchers advise people with acid reflux to drink thick honey.
The report states that one of the research members had heartburn symptoms because his stomach acid rose so he was relieved after drinking a teaspoon of honey.
If you are not comfortable drinking a teaspoon of honey, you can mix it with a glass of warm water.
In addition to relieving stomach acid, you can drink a teaspoon of honey before meals and before bed to prevent stomach acid from rising.
Generally, honey is safe for consumption for adults. However, watch out for owners of pollen or bee allergies.
In addition, diabetics also need to be careful about consuming honey. The reason is, honey can affect blood sugar levels. In addition, pregnant women, nursing mothers, people who are taking medicine also need to consult a doctor before consuming honey.
Most importantly, honey should not be consumed by babies under the age of one year or 12 months. The reason is, honey has the risk of carrying the Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
These bacteria are harmless to children over 1 year of age and adults because their immune and digestive systems have matured. If babies under 1 year of age ingest the Clostridium bacteria, the bacteria can multiply in their intestines and affect their nervous system.
This condition is known as infant botulism. Although rare, this disease can cause life-threatening complications. Before using honey to relieve stomach acid, be sure to consult a doctor first. (Mahardini Nur Afifah)
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