Most people have experienced heartburn at some time in their lives. It is aptly named as that is how it is, a burning in the heart area. That burning that seems at times to be constantly there, from the base of your throat down to your stomach. You can get relief with over the counter products for a short time, there are many of these products on the market, so sufferers try until they get one that suits them. Nighttime heartburn has caused many a sleepless night and trying to sleep in uncomfortable positions, just to get some relief.

Our lifestyles can contribute to our heartburn, stress, types of foods like processed and spicy, an increase in obesity and diabetes could be contributing factors as well. No matter where or how you get heartburn most sufferers will experience nighttime heartburn.

There is a small valve, controlled by a little muscle, situated where the top of the stomach leads up to the esophagus. In some people, this little muscle weakens and causes the valve to stay open after food passes through, it should close then but the strength has diminished so the open valve allows the acid from the stomach to escape. The only it can go is up and as acid burns, this is why you get the burning sensation all the way up to your throat and often times further. This is a very painful and uncomfortable feeling.

One of the main reasons nighttime heartburn is more of a problem is the fact that the body is in a prone position, so the acid has a very easy path to travel and cause the discomfort. Many nighttime heartburn sufferers will have their bed raised at the head end or sleep with extra pillows so they are not lying so flat. This can help.

What Doesn’t Help Nighttime Heartburn.

Over-indulging at dinner is a bad thing to do, if you are a sufferer of heartburn at night. Eating spicy foods, wine, anything that you know will trigger the heartburn for you, you should avoid. Smaller meals at night and not going to bed before you have given your meal time to settle, will help. If at all possible, eat smaller meals more often. Instead of the usual three meals in a day, to start with try, four and then five and the ideal is six. You will still be having the same amount of food, so you won’t go hungry. You will be asking your body to process the smaller amounts of food, not a big amount each time.

With the acid traveling up and down your esophagus, this can lead to other problems such as ulcers, which in themselves, is another problem altogether that you don’t want. You need your nighttime heartburn checked out and treated.

Treatment Plans

If you are a person who has this condition all the time then you should seek medical advice. Your doctor can arrange for tests for you to determine the problem and there are surgery procedures that can help. These days it is mainly done by the keyhole method surgery so is non-intrusive.

If you only suffer nighttime heartburn then there are some excellent medications on the market. If what you can purchase over the counter is not working for you, then go see your doctor and he can prescribe a medication that is stronger and may work better for you. if the first prescribed medication doesn’t work as well for you, then go back and let your doctor know and he can either adjust the dose to try another medication. If you try the herbal remedies and they work for you then great, do what works for you after all, it is your nighttime heartburn.

If heartburn is with you all the time, not just nighttime heartburn, then you definitely should seek help from your medical practitioner. Change of diet, adjusted meal sizes, no matter how much you love a food or beverage, if you are getting nighttime heartburn after partaking of it, then wean yourself off it, your esophagus will thank you. Take part in some exercise program, one that won’t aggravate your condition, something like yoga or water aerobics, not a lot of stress on the body but exercising the muscles inside and out.

Anyone who has suffered nighttime heartburn and through exercise, sensible eating and the right medication, be it from a doctor or naturopath, and gets their first good night’s sleep without the burning problem, will wake up a different person. I hope that will happen to you.

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The Carpal tunnel is the passageway through the wrist that protects the nerves and tendons that extend into the hand. The meridian nerve that passes through it is close to nine tendons and if any of these become injured or if the tissues of the tunnel become swollen and inflamed, this nerve will get compressed. This causes numbness, tingling and often and incredible pain that shoots up and down the arm and is always worse at night.

This is the single most common occupational illness now reported and is always the result of repetitive movements causing repetitive strain injuries (RSI), such as typing on a computer keyboard.

Natural Methods for coping with RSI

Some sufferers have been shown to be deficient in vitamin B6 and in trials, a number of patients taking 100mg twice a day for 12 weeks, were able to reduce their intake of painkillers and avoid surgery.

RSI is caused by inflammation. Taking Natural anti-inflammatories will help bring the inflammation down.

Here are a few Natural anti-inflammatories you can use:

Did you know…

In the UK, the NHS bill for treating gastric bleeding caused by anti-inflammatory drugs is currently running at £367 million a year. This is a good reason to investigate what the natural world has to offer.

Boswellia

Also known as Indian frankincense, this can inhibit enzymes that would otherwise trigger the inflammation causing arthritic conditions and RSI. Take 400mg 3 times a day. There are no reported contraindications.

Bromelain

Known as the tissue healer, this increasingly popular anti-inflammatory agent is derived from the stems of fresh pineapples. If you are scheduled for surgery, do not leave home without this remedy. It has great post-operative and post-traumatic anti-swelling properties. Take 500mg 3 times a day. Do not combine with zinc as this can inhibit the activity of Bromelain and avoid potatoes and soy products which can do the same thing. Avoid altogether if you know you are allergic to bee venom.

Ginger

This herb has lots of different actions in the body, and one of it’s properties is it’s potent anti-inflammatory properties. Take 250mg 3 times a day. There are no reported contraindications.

Glucosamine

This is produced naturally in the body. There is it used to make cartilage. This is great because it doesn’t simply treat the symptoms, but it can actually slow the progress of joint diseases caused by wear and tear. It is especially good for treating osteoarthritis. Glucosamine supplements are made from chitin, a substance found in the shells of shrimps, lobsters and crabs. You will often find combination formulations that include chondroitin, another naturally occurring substance which can protect the joint from wear and tear. Take 500mg 3 times a day.

Methylsulphonylmethane (MSM)

This is a form of organic sulphur which is present in all living organisms and plays a key role in tissue healing. It is often prescribed by surgeons. You can get MSM from lots of foods including fresh cow’s milk and fresh vegetables as well as meats and seafoods. It is easily destroyed by cooking and food processing techniques, making it impossible to get a therapeutic dose from your diet. Instead, it is advisable to take a supplement of 1g a day with food to promote internal healing and alleviate inflammation. Arthritis sufferers who take this supplement report the welcome side effect of thicker, glossier hair and stronger nails.

Turmeric

A member of the ginger family, turmeric has many medicinal actions including anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate the pain of RSI and arthritis. Take 400-600mg a day. In some arthritic patients, turmeric in the diet can exacerbate arthritic-type conditions. Unfortunately, there are no predictors for who may be adversely affected in this way. You will have to monitor your reactions and stop using this remedy if your symptoms worsen.

At naturalremedies4u.com, we recommend three online health stores where supplements made from the products above can be obtained.

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In today’s world of medications and all the treatments we have for so many different things, why is it that many feel herbal remedies are the answer to their problems? Could it be that medications are getting to be too expensive for many of us to pay for them on a monthly basis? How about the fact that some of the medications out there just don’t do what they are suppose to do? It could even be your believes. Whatever the reason the question always arises, are herbal remedies the right treatment for you?

The thing is no one can answer that. You can read all the things on the internet about herbs and what they can do for you, but you will not know for sure until you try them yourself. If you are unsure about it and the safety of them, should you be taking other medications, then talk to your doctor. Tell him what you are wanting to try and see if it will effect your medications that you are currently taking.

It is true that herbal remedies can help and has helped many with different types of illnesses or common elements. However, they are not for everyone. You could be allergic to some type of herb used in the remedy or it just may not do the trick to your illness. Herbs have been used for many years and are still being used today in different drugs that are on the market. The best thing to do is try it and see what works best for you. It’s the only way you will be able to decide if herbal remedies are right for you. They could be right for some, but you may not be one of them. Medications, herbs or not are all trial and error.

For more information and to find out

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Have you ever woken from a long sleep and thought you have only been asleep a few minutes? Have you ever been asleep for a ‘power nap’ and felt you’ve been asleep for hours? Can you sleep anywhere? Do you need your own pillow for a good nights sleep? We all have different relationships with sleep. Some of us can sleep no problem – others struggle each night. This is such an essential element of our health and affects our productivity greatly so we want to ensure we do whatever is required to get effective sleep. Some of these tips might help you.

Create an environment conducive to sleep. Creating a comfortable bed is key to a good night’s sleep; invest in the best quality bed, pillow and linen that you can afford and ensure that your blankets or doonas are of an appropriate weight for your body temperature. If you sleep with someone else, you might need to consider each having your own special blankets or doonas especially if you experience different (and incompatible) nighttime body temperatures.

Get ready for bed. Develop a pre-sleep routine which you follow each night. Having nighttime ritual signals to your mind that it is time to quieten down, which in turn prompts your brain to send the appropriate sleep-signals to your body. Remember, it takes 21 days to form a habit so stick with it until your pre-sleep ritual becomes routine.

Have a bath. Relaxing in a warm, scented bath is a wonderful way to unwind and help your body and mind prepare for sleep. Try a few drops of pure lavender or chamomile essential oil, or experiment with other relaxing oils and blends, in your bathwater.

Take a deep breath. Take three deep breaths; deep breathing can help you to relax and prepare your mind for sleep. Try also taking a very deep breath, holding it for a couple of seconds and then blowing it out hard – this is like getting rid of the rubbish from the day – three of these will ensure that you get rid of any negative thoughts or feelings left over from the day.

Take a note. If you are someone who lies awake thinking over problems, the next day’s tasks or making plans, place a notepad and pen beside your bed. When you find yourself lying awake troubling over an issue or with your mind racing, write down some notes or reminders to yourself and put it out of your mind until the morning.

Read a little. Reading can be another wonderful way to quieten body and mind and prepare for sleep. Shut yourself away from any background noise, dim the lights and read a few pages. Try not to read anything too riveting or anything work-related…this is time to relax. As soon as you feel your eyelids dropping, put down the book and drift off to sleep – don’t fight the urge to sleep just so you can finish the page – you might miss the ‘sleep wave’ and end up awake for hours!

Arrange your room. If you can, allow fresh air to circulate through the room while you sleep. Block out the light with blinds or heavy curtains and remove televisions, computers, telephones, mobile phones and other electronic equipment from the room – or at least move them away from the head of your bed. Not only may these prove distracting, but there have been studies which have shown that the various waves and frequencies emitted by electronics can interfere with a sound night’s sleep.

Go natural. Try sleeping in the nude – it’s liberating and with no clothing to get bunched up, wrapped around you or to overheat you – you may find that you sleep better.

Snuggle up. Either before you go to bed, or if you’re lucky – all night long. Having someone to cuddle is one of life’s great gifts.

Consider Valerian not Valium. If you are having trouble sleeping there are some very effective herbal remedies which can give you assistance. Valerian is one natural supplement that helps reduce tension, making sleep easier. There are no side effects and you should wake up feeling refreshed. Visit your doctor or healthcare practitioner if you are having ongoing trouble getting a good night’s sleep.

Sleep in. Turn off the alarm clock and allow your body to tell you how much sleep it requires on the weekends. You’ll enjoy waking up naturally, rather than to a blaring alarm!

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