If you read a recent post of mine, you know I’ve been battling acid reflux for years. Last night was my final straw. I’ve had my fair share of bad days, but I psych myself out (cough, cough denial) when I have good days to follow. I know better. Even though I fought to have a better day today, I still struggled.
I know what triggered the reflux. I did better but not great. I know a ate a few things that aggravate my reflux. I was road tripping the last couple of days and wasn’t as well prepared as possible and indulged along the way. 🙂 I’m always trying to find a quick fix because this is so painful. What I now know is that the quick fixes are wreaking havoc on my digestion (and probably a lot of other things). Even though I wanted the quick fix today, I resisted. I tried Natural Vitality’s Calmful Gut and it helped take care of the mild discomfort I was feeling this afternoon. After dinner it struck again, hard. All I wanted was the easy fix. I thought maybe a better option would be my doTERRA DigestZen Touch. Again, I was able to escape the Tums! Big win for this lady tonight.
I know reaching for the quick fix is appealing. Whether you’re battling a cold or heartburn. I urge you to stop and think about the consequences of your quick fix. What is it doing to your body? Are you making things worse in the long-term for some temporary short-term relief? Are there other options?
Try them. Try to find relief another way. Maybe a little self-care would help just as much as that pill. Something to relax you. If not and you absolutely need relief, reach for a natural option before traditional OTC meds.
Lastly, while finding a way to get some short-term relief, think about what major life style changes could fix the problem once and for all. I know I am!
Have a great week, friends!
Elizabeth
“Natural Calm Magnesium Products.” Natural Vitality, 5 Jan. 2018, naturalvitality.com/.
“DōTERRA Essential Oils.” Essential Oils Pure and Natural, 11 Dec. 2017, http://www.doterra.com/US/en.
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