Publisher's Synopsis
Heartburn, burping, sore throat. Do you have gastroesophageal reflux again? The director of Nomura Gastroenterology understands your suffering, and combined with 11 experts, he proposed a comprehensive improvement method: Clean up the gastrointestinal tract On their own! Do you have gastroesophageal reflux again? Do you have any of the following symptoms? People with a total score of 8 or above are likely to suffer from gastroesophageal reflux. None = 0 points Rarely = 1 point Occasionally = 2 points Often = 3 points Always = 4 points Total score Points Q1 Do you have heartburn symptoms? Q2 Will my stomach become bloated? Q3 Will my stomach feel uncomfortable (indigestion) after eating? Q4 Do you rub your breasts with your palms unintentionally? Q5 Do you feel nauseous after eating? Q6 Will I experience heartburn symptoms after eating? Q7 Will my throat feel uncomfortable (tingling, etc.)? Q8 Do you feel full during the meal? Q9 When swallowing, do you feel like there is something blocked? Q10 Will bitter water (gastric acid) flow back? Q11 Do you often burp? Q12 Will heartburn symptoms occur when the upper body is bent forward? What are the countermeasures provided in this book? Part 1 ≪Safeguard Countermeasures 1. Intestinal Environment and Countermeasures against Constipation≫ Tips to eliminate constipation that is closely related to reflux esophagitis Constipation is one of the causes of reflux esophagitis. When symptoms of constipation appear and your stomach feels bloated, it means that the stomach is being compressed by the intestines and is in a state that "easily causes the reflux of materials from the stomach toward the esophagus." This book will provide you with living habits and recipes on how to reorganize your intestinal environment. Part 2 ≪Safety Countermeasures 2. Meal Tips and Delicious Recipes≫ Healing through diet! Delicious recipes that help eliminate reflux esophagitis. The key point is to try to avoid foods that can cause indigestion, highly irritating foods and drinks, and meals that can easily secrete a large amount of gastric acid. Don't overeat, eat only when you are eight times full, and eat as little snacks as possible. To avoid lying down immediately after a meal, stop eating 2 hours before going to bed. Part 3 ≪Tips for daily life≫ Life style that can gradually improve the symptoms of reflux esophagitis in the morning, noon and evening. By strengthening the diaphragm with deep abdominal breathing and reverse abdominal breathing, you can prevent the reflux of gastric juice and prevent reflux esophagitis. "Deep abdominal breathing" can greatly stretch the diaphragm and improve muscle strength. In "reverse abdominal deep breathing", when the diaphragm moves up and down, it exerts force in the opposite direction, thereby increasing muscle strength. By taking deep breaths repeatedly, you can strengthen the muscles of your diaphragm. Three key points of self-care among preventive and improvement measures 1. Strengthen the cardia ② Reduce abdominal pressure ③ Improve gastric juice secretion Part 4 ≪What is reflux esophagitis ≫ How does reflux esophagitis, which causes symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and sore throat, occur? What about? To be precise, the name "reflux esophagitis" should be called "erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease" among "gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)". Symptoms such as heartburn, upwelling of gastric juice (acid reflux), and tingling sensation in the throat may occur. During endoscopy, symptoms of erosion of the esophageal mucosa may occur. In contrast, in another type, although symptoms such as heartburn and acid reflux may occur, no symptoms of erosion are found during endoscopy. This type is called "non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (NERD)". )". It is said that the cause may be hyperesthesia, and even a small amount of acid reflux can produce symptoms. Experts believe that mental stress, lack of sleep, overwork, overeating and other factors can lead to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. As long as the possible causes are found, including interpersonal disputes at work or at home, changes in living environment, surprising events, etc., there are many cases where the condition will be improved. \What's so special about the recipes provided in this book? / The focus of selecting recipes is to have a light taste and a soft and smooth texture. When making dishes, you must choose dishes with a light taste and a soft and smooth texture. When cooking, please pay more attention to the following items. ①Choose dishes with a soft and smooth texture (stewed dishes, frozen dishes, mixed with mashed tofu, thickened dishes) ②Pay more attention to how the ingredients are cut (peeled, cut thin and fine) ③Let the surface of the ingredients present a good texture・Smooth texture (increased stickiness) ④Cook the ingredients until they are soft enough to be easily crushed. In addition, you should also pay attention to your water intake, eat foods containing more water, such as soups, and replenish water frequently. When eating, don't take too much of each bite. Chew it thoroughly before swallowing to slow down the "impact" of food on the mucous membranes. \What distinguishes this book from similar books in the market? / (1) It is very light and easy to read. It does not have lengthy theoretical analysis and directly provides you with effective care strategies! (2) Treatment through diet! The recipes formulated by nutrition experts are delicious and therapeutic. (3) Treat by changing your living habits! Providing correct posture and methods to eliminate constipation can improve symptoms of discomfort.