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A hernia is a protrusion of an organ through an opening. In this case, a hiatal hernia is a protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm. The diaphragm is big dome-shaped muscle above stomach that separates the lungs and heart from the stomach , liver, and digestive viscera.

Each time you inhale, the diaphragm contracts, pushing down on digestive organs. Each time you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes. Since you breath roughly 26,000 times a day - the diaphragm contracts very often. The esophagus passes through the diaphragm and into the stomach.

For various reasons, among them shallow breath, the stomach may become adhered to the diaphragm, or protrude through. Shallow or difficult breathing due to pain may also be a sign of hiatal hernia. Other causes include pregnancy, obesity, digestive disorders that create undue pressure on abdominal organs, physical exertion and strain including persistent coughing, and smoking. A barium X-ray may be used to diagnose hiatal hernia.

There are two types of hiatal hernia, sliding and rolling. A sliding hernia is the most common, when the upper part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm. A sliding hernia is often small, and produces no symptoms, or intermittent symptoms. It often slips in and out of its correct position. A rolling hernia is rare but more dangerous. It can trap stomach above diaphragm, cutting off the blood supply and causing necrosis or tissue death, a serious condition.

The lower esophageal sphincter is a one way valve that lets food into the stomach. Under the conditions or hernia, it may not function properly, allowing acid from the stomach to escape into the esophagus, causing painful heartburn and acid reflux. Upon palpation with firm pressure, you may notice some discomfort in the upper left quadrant on the abdomen.

Surgery is often used to correct this condition, but it is not statistically successful. Chiropractors can sometimes reset the diaphragm into the proper position. You can also try a home technique while lying on your back with your knees bent or close to your chest. On the exhale push your finger under your left rib cage and pull the stomach down. Easy to digest foods reduce the chances of acid reflux. Avoid carbonated beverages and food that causes gas or bloating.

Disclaimer: 'Hiatal Hernia' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'HIATAL HERNIA'

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Augment your diet with these specially chosen ingredients below which may be useful for 'Hiatal Hernia'. Individual results vary depending the cause of your imbalance and by constitution. Please research the ingredients below to find which are most helpful for you, and check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'HIATAL HERNIA'

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and qualities may aggravate 'Hiatal Hernia'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or qualities below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the quality to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA

GUNA	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
DIFFICULT ABOUT DIFFICULT GUNA Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. LEARN MORE ABOUT DIFFICULT	AVOID DIFFICULT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE HIATAL HERNIA	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you need to decrease Difficult to digest foods.

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FAVOR DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL EFFECTS

Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using gunas. Gunas are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Hiatal Hernia', you should select foods with the following qualities (gunas). Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

GUNA	FOODS TO FAVOR	CONDITION IN YOUR BODY
EASY ABOUT EASY GUNA Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. LEARN MORE ABOUT EASY	EASY INGREDIENTS EASY RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you need to increase Easy to digest foods

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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4

HIATAL HERNIA IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4 - TISSUE DISEASE

If you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease. Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions. You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category. It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first. This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease. Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body. This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence. Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

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