{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/acid-reflux/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3048-markdown","title":"How CBD Can Help Reduce Acid Reflux ","slug":"how-cbd-can-help-reduce-acid-reflux","content":"The burning sensation in your chest, the lump in your throat, the sour liquid climbing up your gullet. If this sounds familiar, you probably suffer from acid reflux. \n\nAcid reflux, or [gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940), is the kind of heartburn you may feel after eating a large meal late at night. Certain foods, beverages and medications can also trigger GERD.\n\nBut instead of reaching for an over-the-counter pill or other pharmaceutical remedy, people are trying CBD in hopes that it can calm their stomach acid. Fortunately, research seems to be backing up the claims that CBD can help reduce acid reflux. \n\n### Acid Reflux Is a Common & Growing Problem\n\nAccording to the Healthcare and Utilization Project, a government-run database of hospital care information, 60% of the population suffers from acid reflux some time during the year, with 20–30% feeling the burn weekly. It points out:\n\n“When this reflux occurs on a regular basis, [GERD may lead to esophagitis (an inflamed lining of the esophagus), narrowing of the esophagus, bleeding or trouble swallowing](https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb44.pdf). More serious complications may emerge, such as the precancerous condition known as Barrett’s esophagus, as well as esophageal adenocarcinoma.”\n\nApparently, hospitalizations with either a primary or secondary GERD diagnosis increased by 216% from 995,402 in 1998 to 3,141,965 in 2005.\n\nThat said, many people can address acid reflux symptoms with over-the-counter medications before they turn to more serious alternatives like prescription drugs and surgery.\n\nIncreasingly, though, medical professionals are looking at cannabis in general, and CBD oil in particular as a means of coping with GERD. “[[CBD has] been shown to help heal ulcers and decrease acid reflux](https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/ever-feel-queasy-and-sick-after-taking-cbd-oil-these-experts-explain-why/ar-BBNRCAu),” says Dr. Kenneth Brown, M.D., a board-certified gastroenterologist and doctor of internal medicine in Plano, TX, who often recommends CBD oil to his patients. \n\n“When the CBD binds to the CB1 receptor, it decreases excessive gastric acid, helps the lower esophagus prevent reflux, and increases blood flow to the lining of the stomach to help it heal quicker,” he explains. \n\n### Traditional Treatments for GERD\n\n [The Mayo Clinic first recommends acid reflux sufferers undertake a variety of lifestyle changes](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20361959), which can include:\n\n* Maintaining a healthy weight\n* Quitting smoking\n* Elevating the head of your bed\n* Not lying down right after a meal\n* Avoiding trigger foods and drinks, including fatty and fried foods, caffeine and alcohol\n* Not wearing tight-fitting clothing\n\nFor mild cases of acid reflux, many people turn to nonprescription antacid medications we’ve all seen at the drugstore. But then there are prescription pills people can also take, like:\n\n* **Prescription-strength H-2-receptor blockers:** These include prescription-strength famotidine (Pepcid), nizatidine and ranitidine (Zantac). \n* **Prescription-strength proton pump inhibitors:** These include esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix), rabeprazole (Aciphex) and dexlansoprazole (Dexilant). \n* **Medication to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter:** The medication Baclofen may ease GERD by decreasing the frequency of relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter. \n\nIn more extreme cases, patients may elect to have a fundoplication procedure, in which the surgeon “wraps the top of your stomach around the lower esophageal sphincter, to tighten the muscle and prevent reflux.” \n\nAnother surgical procedure involves using a LINX device, in which a ring of tiny magnetic beads is wrapped around the junction of the stomach and esophagus, closing it enough to stop acid reflux but still allowing food to get through.\n\n### How CBD Can Help With Acid Reflux\n\nWhile more rigorous research needs to be done, some studies suggest that CBD may have a role to play in dealing with the symptoms of GERD, harnessing the ability of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) to fight inflammation and repair mucosal damage.\n\nRELATED: [HOW CBD CAN CURB CHRONIC INFLAMMATION](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-cbd-can-curb-chronic-inflammation/)\n\nApparently, CBD can work with the soft muscle tissue of the gastrointestinal system to calm the peristalsis (involuntary muscle movements) that moves food and waste. It also manages the secretion of hydrochloric acid, reducing the chances of it splashing back into the esophagus. Additionally, CBD reduces inflammation and burning in the lining of the esophagus. \n\nA 2017 study conducted by Swedish scientists at AstraZeneca suggests that [medical cannabis, including CBD, may have a role in treating GERD](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5665514/), because “activation of cannabinoid receptors CB1, CB2 produces analgesic [or pain relieving] effects in several experimental pain models, including visceral pain arising from the gastrointestinal tract.”\n\nSince pain is a problem with GERD, CBD’s analgesic’s potential is of interest, examined by, among other studies, a 2009 study that [considered inflammatory pain, and the roles of CB1 and CB2 receptors](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3728280/). \n\n[Some studies suggest that the body’s inflammatory response may be more responsible for the damage done to the esophagus than stomach acid when it comes to GERD](https://www.health.com/mind-body/inflammation-not-acid-reflux). And since we know that [CBD has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2828614/), it makes sense that people report an easing of GERD, acid reflux and heartburn symptoms after taking CBD. \n\nWith such promising research on the rise, acid reflux sufferers may find welcome relief when ingesting CBD regularly.\n\nPhoto credit: Aaron Amat/Shutterstock.com\n\nWant to try CBD, but don’t know where to start? [Shop our selection of high-quality, lab-tested CBD products](https://hellomd.com/) and have them shipped to your door. And if you have questions about CBD, [ask them](https://hellomd.com/questions-and-answers/) and our community will answer.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/14b42/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.jpg","srcSet":"/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/f836f/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.jpg 200w,\n/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/2244e/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.jpg 400w,\n/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/14b42/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.jpg 800w,\n/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/47498/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.jpg 1200w,\n/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/74d7f/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.jpg 1473w","srcWebp":"/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/58556/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/61e93/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.webp 200w,\n/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/1f5c5/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.webp 400w,\n/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/58556/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.webp 800w,\n/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/99238/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.webp 1200w,\n/static/159f5c9675020c585cd9754c51680e09/c50c2/73982e79493e0247dbb3dabfd81124ca.webp 1473w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2878-markdown","title":"5 CBD Products to Help You Fight the Cold or Flu","slug":"5-cbd-products-to-help-you-fight-the-cold-or-flu","content":"Cold and flu season is here. And while we all chug gallons of Emergen-C and echinacea tea in hopes that we won’t get sick, usually it can’t be helped: Most of us are probably going to get sick at some point this fall or winter. The thing that matters is what we do to help us have a speedy recovery.\n\nAnd what can help? Sleep, fluids and a little bit of cannabidiol (CBD), of course. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nMany studies have looked at CBD’s effect on the immune system. These studies have found that CBD is an immunomodulator—it can both suppress and boost the immune system, depending on the circumstances. \n\nWhether CBD can help us avoid the cold or flu is still unknown. There’s still no research available to suggest that CBD can cure the common cold or the flu, but CBD does have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can help us feel better when we’re feeling under the weather. \n\nIf you’ve got the cold or flu, CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties may help you feel better by: \n\n* Easing sinus pressure and headaches\n* Soothing aches and pains \n* Reducing nausea\n* Calming a persistent cough \n\nAnd when we feel better, we’re more likely to take better care of ourselves and recover more quickly. Lucky for you, CBD is now easily accessible no matter where you are. If you want to prep for cold and flu season, here are a few products you can keep in your medicine cabinet for when you’re feeling a bit rundown.\n\nRELATED: [5 HEMP CBD PRODUCTS FOR YOUR ACHES & PAINS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ba0209f28d6e8000971f7e0/5-hemp-cbd-products-for-your-aches-and-pains)\n\n### 1. Wildflower CBD+ Immunity Vape Pen Provides Immediate Relief   \n\n![Wildflower’s CBD+ Immunity Vape Pen](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-af37fb7a-8602-4e0f-bbab-8ee5223d0b12/original.png)\n\nBeing sick can be incredibly uncomfortable: aches, pains and coughing galore; sometimes you just want immediate relief. Vaping CBD is the best way to ensure fast-acting effects while still being relatively easy on your lungs. \n\n[Wildflower’s CBD+ Immunity Vape Pen](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57b1a902f174000152305a/cbd-immunity) contains a blend of CBD and essential oils to provide quick relief from cold and flu symptoms. With this pen, not only will you get the powerful anti-inflammatory properties of CBD, you’ll also get comforting eucalyptus, warming cinnamon and soothing myrrh—all intended to help with your symptoms, so you can get some much-needed rest. \n\n### 2. If You’re Nauseous, Try Select’s Lemon Ginger Hemp Oil Drops \n\n![Select Lemon Ginger Hemp Oil Drops](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-4e540a9d-8fbc-4602-a98a-120f9dbaaa61/original.png)\n\nWe’ve all been so sick and nauseous that the idea of eating was out of the question. The problem is, you need to eat to help your body recover. Research has shown that CBD can be a powerful anti-emetic—that means, it can help you feel less nauseous. \n\n[Select’s Lemon Ginger Hemp Oil Drops](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5bb54c9d15dd42feefa0a3eb/hemp-oil-drops) contain not only CBD, but ginger and lemon as well. Both of these ingredients have been used as home remedies to help with nausea for centuries. Each bottle contains 1,000 mg of CBD. Try having a few drops 30 minutes to an hour before you plan to have a meal. \n\n### 3. Elixinol’s CBD Hemp Oil Capsules Can Help With Headaches & Other Discomforts \n\n![Elixinol CBD Hemp Oil Capsules](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-d82edf81-0087-4142-bd12-14b638fca1be/original.png)\n\nIf you prefer to take capsules over tinctures, [Elixinol’s CBD Hemp Oil Capsules](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a71f02f1740001522f78/cbd-hemp-oil-capsules) are a great option—and they’re priced right, too. Each capsule contains 15 mg of CBD mixed with medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil for fast absorption. These capsules are absorbed quickly into the body and provide relief from headaches and other discomforts in as little as 15 minutes. \n\n### 4. Rub Basic Jane’s Relieve Cream on Achy Joints \n\n![Basic Jane Relieve Cream](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-9919633a-6318-46fb-9e5d-6e98bf96902d/original.png)\n\nPain and congestion may be one of the most uncomfortable parts of having the flu. Luckily, [Basic Jane’s Relieve Cream](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a97302f1740001522fa3/relieve-cream) may be able to help. A good match for achy muscles, this cream contains peppermint, which is cooling; aloe, which is soothing; and menthol and CBD, which work together to fight pain and inflammation. And as a bonus, the minty goodness in this cream may be able to help open up those clogged airway passages. \n\n### 5. Use Vertè Essentials’ Elevate Luxe Soak for Full Body Relief \n\n![Verte Essentials Eleveate Luxe Soak](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-ff7508bf-fede-4423-8d3b-f413fa84b0c7/original.png)\n\nYou should definitely treat yourself when you’re sick. And [Vertè Essentials Elevate Luxe Soak](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57bb3202f17400015230c3/elevate-luxe-soak) may be the best way to indulge. This bath soak contains Epsom salts, CBD and an aromatic blend of floral and herbal extracts. This relaxing soak is sure to help you de-stress. Plus, we all know that taking a bath is one of the best ways to bring down a fever and soothe achy muscles. \n\nPhoto credit: [Kelly Sikkema](https://unsplash.com/@kellysikkema) (main image), [Wildflower](https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ76a_Bga-v/) (Wildflower image), [Cura Wellness](https://www.instagram.com/p/BhZ_-KKFjnq/) (Select image), [Elixinol]( https://www.instagram.com/p/BhkjLL4FJ3e/) (Elixinol image), [Basic Jane]( https://www.instagram.com/p/BhoqirDgh3X/) (Basic Jane image), [Vertè Essentials](https://www.instagram.com/p/BelXPLSFD22/) (Vertè Essentials image)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/14b42/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg","srcSet":"/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/f836f/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 200w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/2244e/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 400w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/14b42/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 800w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/47498/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 1200w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/0e329/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 1600w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/fcb6e/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 3002w","srcWebp":"/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/58556/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/61e93/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 200w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/1f5c5/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 400w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/58556/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 800w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/99238/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 1200w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/7c22d/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 1600w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/81baa/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 3002w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":4914,"name":"Acid Reflux","slug":"acid-reflux","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}