Hernia Nutritions & Supplements

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To counteract acidity, take 1 tablespoon of a liquid calcium and magnesium combination formula twice a day. This is often more effective than prescription or over-the-counter antacid formulas.

Green clay, available in health-food stores, neutralizes excess acid. Stir 1 tablespoon of green clay into a glass of spring water, and allow it to sit overnight. Take frequent sips of the treated water throughout the following day. Green clay has excellent antacid properties.

To ease digestive problems that may contribute to symptoms, take a digestive-enzyme formula that includes bromelain and/or papain with each meal. Choose a formula without hydrochloric acid (HCL). HCI is part of the normal digestive juices, but if you have a hiatal hernia, adding more acid can worsen symptoms rather than alleviating them.

Magnesium is essential to the central nervous system and can help relax the upper abdomen. Take 250 milligrams of chelated magnesium twice daily. If you develop loose stools, stop taking it for three days, then try it again at one-quarter the previous dose.

Take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement daily. While excess stomach acid can make you uncomfortable, your body production can hinder the absorption of nutrients, leading to deficiencies.

For overall gastrointestinal health, take a probiotic supplement containing acidophilus and bifidobacteria as recommended on the product label. Acidophilus can also calm acid symptoms.

If you have hard stools and are constantly constipated, take a tablespoon of flaxseed or olive oil twice a day and increase your consumption of water. This will soften stools and prevent straining. Straining the lower abdomen can worsen symptoms.

If you follow a vegetarian diet, or have problems with constipation, ask your doctor about injections of vitamin B12. This essential element of the B complex is found only in foods animal origin, so deficiency is common among vegetarians.

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