CURE ACID REFLUX
Updated: 05/16/2008
MINT
3 YEA
[YEA] 03/20/2005: Tonia writes: "I just did my science fair project on this subject and got a 1st, and Best of Show. I found that peppermint will actually lower the acidity in your stomach. Like a mint (like peppermint candy) or peppermint tea will help lower the acid in your stomach that produces the acid that gives you heartburn."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
MISO SOUP
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[YEA] 06/04/2007: Kiran from Canton, MI writes: "Hi, It seems that having Miso soup helps reduce my acid reflux problem. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this too! Kiran."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
MULTIPLE REMEDIES
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[YEA] 03/19/2008: Robert (bvarela /@/ albay.com) from Martinez, California writes: "Meats stay in the digestive system for many days.To increase digestive acid take 1/4-1/2 tsp. "pink salt" with meals per day.Stay away from pasteurized dairy, & sugar.Eat more raw greens than cooked.Baking soda will work in emergency however the salt content is too much for frequent use. Try "Raw" unheated honey,2 tbsp.in 1 cup Perrier or other naturally carbonated water. Penta water is alkaline.Take "Megazymes" after meals for routine maint.Turmeric is very good for digestion,1/2-1 tsp.& promotes healthy flora.Great herbs are thistle leaves as a tea or calamus root, a small 1/4-1/2 dried root tucked between lip & gum works very well & is great for bad food from restaurants.Allow to disolve in mouth."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
MUSTARD
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[YEA] 04/04/2008: Mary from Altadena, California writes: "for acid reflux and heartburn, try eating a teaspoonful of plain yellow mustard by its self."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
[YEA] 09/16/2007: V. Gillespie from Saint Louis, USA writes: "Mustard, regular prepared mustard that goes on a hotdog or sandwich quickly and completely cured intolerable acid reflux and heartburn. My husband told me to try it, so I swallowed a good tablespoon each time the reflux and heartburn came for a few days. It has been well over 6 years since and I have never had acid reflux or hearburn again. Mustard works amazingly."
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[YEA] 11/18/2005: Ruth from Arlington, Texas writes: "Teaspoon of mustard. Hold your breath and gulp it down. Works in minutes!"
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NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER
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[YEA] 01/13/2007: Robert from Orlando, FL writes: "The intestinal problems I'm referring to are caused by too much acid reaching the intestines. I've found that some packaged juices such as grape juice, tomato juice and apple juice, contain a lot of acid and can eventually cause intestinal pain when overdone. I attribute that to the acid eating away at the lining of the GI tract and causing irritation and ulcers. The obvious thing that's called for in those cases is to cut out these beverages. However, even though I used to suffer from such GI tract irritation to where I had to cut out my favorite beverages, I found a way to get around that problem and drink all the fruit juices I wanted without any problems at all and have been doing so for many years now. What I found is that if non-alcoholic "beer" or brew (I prefer Miller or Coors) is drunk at the same time as these juices (I mix them together for a good fizzy drink) I can, and do, drink as much juice as I want without any of the normal problems I used to get. Plus I find it to be a healthy and tasty alternative to soda drinks. I don't know what it is about beer that neutralizes the effects of acid in the GI tract, but it works every time."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
OKRA
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[YEA] 04/05/2008: Marlita (marl_mbe@hotmail.com) from Makati, Philippines writes: "OKRA(lady's finger) cured my acid reflux... i also tried the purple pill like OMEPRON OMEPRAZOLE for more than a month and then other brands.
no medicines cures my reflux then i have complication coming from it ( PHARYNGITIS & LARYNGITIS )
ive been browsing sites to look for remedies or much better CURE and im very much lucky to bump on this site. i read that OKRA (lady's finger ) cures his GERD by eating OKRA for 2 mos.
I TRIED IT... by boiling for a minute, removed the seeds then eating 6 pieces a day... 2 pieces for every meal within 10 DAYS im cured already.
I know it has something to do with OKRA'S natural slimmy characterics that help cures the inflammation of my LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER the major reason of the reflux
the slimmy characteristic coats my LES as it gives time to heal it....i guess that's the most important part HEALING FIRST YOUR LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER before your GERD eradicated.
Now i can eat anything i want... my GERD it's just a nightmare for me and dont want to remember as it cost so much depression on me while sleeping in SITTING POSITON for more than a month.
THANKS TO YOUR SITE i read that information here."
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OLIVE OIL
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[YEA] 05/26/2007: Terry from Mount Vernon, Illinois writes: "HI, I lived in the south of France for many years. I am a massage therapist and use aroma therapy and plants. What works the best FOR ME to decrease the effects of acid reflux is 1 tablespoon of OLIVE OIL every morning and evening. There might be a little discomfort the first few times, but the results, for me, were well worth it. My old 30 day supply of pills lasts me all year now. I haven't tried the ACV remedy, but yes, the apples help me a lot too. But we are all different. I find that the Olive oil works best in my case."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
OLIVES
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[YEA] 07/25/2007: Dawn from East Bay Area, California writes: "I just read on this site that drinking some of the juice from a jar of pickles might help get rid of my acid reflux. I checked the fridge, and the closest thing I could find was a jar of Cocktail Olives (the green ones that are stuffed). I had a couple small sips of its juice. At first things felt like they were getting worse. I then had a sip of water, and in less than a minute I was feeling better. Not cured, but at least better."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
[YEA] 02/06/2007: David from Annapolis, Maryland writes: "Great page. Thank you all. Along with ACV recipe #2, I would like to add that I have found Olives to be excellent against reflux and easier than pickle juice to swallow. They are PH neutral and some brands contain Sodium Alginate in the brine. Can anyone out there elaborate more on Sodium Alginate? From what I've read it sounds like studies are finding conclusive advantages. Along with apples and olives, other diet changes include a switch to snacking on almonds, raisins and Green tea with maple syrup."
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ORANGE PEEL EXTRACT
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[YEA] 01/28/2006: Jake from Tampa, Florida writes: "I have been suffering from heartburn for many years. I've been taking different medicines and found no relief. Just lots of medical bills and switching from Prevacid to Nexium to Prilosec and drinking lots of Maalox. I found online that Orange Peel Extract can cure heartburn. I was skeptical, but I decided to try it anyway. After using the second softgel tablet I felt total relief from heartburn. I thought it was an absolute miracle! For about six months I didn't have any heartburn! My old doctor did approve of herbal medicines but my new doctor doesn't. I have to take their medicines again and I feel miserable everyday. I don't eat regularly like I was. That's all those medicines do is cover the problem up, but your body counters the medicine by producing more acid. Prolonged use of meds can lead to cancer. Orange Peel Extract actually prevents certain cancers. I am planning on changing doctors soon and going back to Orange Peel Extract."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
OTC
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[YEA] 04/03/2008: Lida from Mahnomen, MN writes: "I have chronic gerd and also am allergic to iodine. I use digest advantage for lactose intolerance an OTC in small amounts whenever my stomach acts up. I also take benadryl in very small amounts an hour or so after the digest advantage. It works miracles for me. I tried so many other meds that only worked temporarily and caused soo many discomforts. I am back to eating and drinking whatever I wish mostly."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
OTC MEDS FOR ASTHMA AND BETAINE HCI
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[YEA] 09/12/2007: Rose from Philadelphia, PA writes: "I have had esophageal spasms on and off for 7 years. Diag. with reflux and put on Nexium. Nexium caused many side effects including urinary tract infection due to change in pH (suppression of acid). No help from Nexium. Found OTC meds for asthma containing expectorant and ephedra. Taking only small amounts (1/4-1/2 pill) was enough to quiet spasms and reduce mucous production. Be careful of ephedra, however, since it can increase BP. The small amount doesn't seem to add to BP, though. The docs do give nitroglyerine for spasms, but this works just as well. (incidentally, that feeling of "choking" is the esophagus spasming.) Have heard digestive anzymes with Betaine HCl will help reflux (probably same mechanism as ACV). Hope these suggestions help others."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
PAPAYA
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[YEA] 01/17/2007: Ted from Los Angeles, CA writes: "I achieved instant relief from acid reflux and all indigestion in the Philippines. The small papayas, even a small slice, would do it. Some of the small Papayas from Hawaii are good but the Mexican variety we get in L. A. will not work."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
PAPAYA AND ALOE VERA
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[YEA] 04/03/2007: Jorge from New York , US writes: "There was time when acid reflux took over my life and literally I end up sitting in the back of an ambulance rushed to a nearest hospital for breathing problems due to acid reflux. One time a friend of mine suggested aloe vera and papaya and thanks to that I in a matter of days all my symptoms entirely disappeared. If you are suffering from acid reflux on a very severe case like I did, you might want to consider this other option. So here is the magic recipe:
1 leaf aloe Vera
1 papaya (ripe)
2 cups Orange Juice
and ice.
So the whole thing is basically prepared as a really healthy smoothie. cut two inches of the aloe vera lea and scoop the gel from inside into the blender (DO NOT USE THE GREEN LEAF ONLY THE GEL) Then cut a slide or two of the beautiful ripe papaya into the blender add orange juice and enough ice so the whole mixture will take the smoothie consistency. Drink two or three times a week and the results can be seen almost immediately. If aloe Vera cures severe second degree burns imagine how great will do inside your stomach. I was reading about the properties of these two amazing "titana" yes that's how I call aloe Vera and Papaya. Papaya has a an enzyme that also helps digestion but combined with aloe vera is like having Superman and Batman at your call. Good luck"Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
PAPAYA ENZYME TABLETS, FENUGREEK, ALOE VERA JUICE
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[YEA] 01/07/2008: John from Slana, Alaska writes: "I just wanted to share the cure for Acid Reflux with y'all. I suffered with Acid Reflux for years; I couldn't drink a glass of water without an attack, until I tried the following method.
On a daily basis take a couple Papaya Enzyme tablets and a Fenugreek capsule with each meal; and once a day drink a 16oz fruit smoothy w/Aloe Vera juice replacing 2/3s the apple juice used to make the smoothy. Within three days, my reflux was gone. Within two weeks I was eating anything I wanted with no reflux at all. I haven't had Acid Reflux sence then (four years.)
P.S. I'm the kind of guy who enjoys a bowl of chili at midnight; this cure works."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
PEARS
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[YEA] 05/14/2008: Brenda from Columbus, Indiana writes: "Acid Reflux Remedies: Eating pears have helped my ulcer pain. also using fiber supplements before eating a meal has helped alot."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
[YEA] 09/02/2006: Joanne from Littleton, MA writes: "One night after being awaken by a throat full of "acid", I decided to try eating a pear to cool down my burning throat and discovered that eating just a few bits, I know longer felt any burning or pain."
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PICKLE JUICE
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[YEA] 05/07/2008: Marlene from Lansing, MI writes: "I also deeply appreciate finding something that will help without having to buy a book. The pickle juice worked just great! I have had a hiatus hernia for several years and have been tking that purple pill that the doctors so like. However after taking it for two years straight and having a severe attack of diverticulitus a week ago, the purple pill seemed to even agrevate the acid coming up. For three days the feeling of nausea and the burning acid in my throat prevailed. I was desparate, so I went on line and found this site. Whow! What a blessing. I tried the apple cider vinagar but that burned my throat going down. Later that day I tried the pickle juice. It did not burn my throat though I did wonder if it would help for there seemed to be a battle in my stomach. However, I slept for the first time for an entire night in at least a five year period. It was wonderful. I think I am going to stick with the pickle juice. Thanks. MAM"Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
[YEA] 09/11/2007: Chris from Lagrange, KY writes: "I have reflux and I am not a fan of Apple Cider Vinegar. I drink Dill Pickle juice and it has the same effect for me. So if you don't like ACV and like dill pickles. Try that."
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[YEA] 05/10/2007: Jose from Vacaville, CA writes: "Down the hatch! Hey, I just had a case of acid reflux because I ate too much last night. This is only the third time I've had this problem in my life, and I hate it! Anyway, I tried the pickle-juice remedy and it worked! Within 2 minutes its as if I never had a problem. Highly recommend the remedy and I highly recommend the website for its usefullness. Thanks!"
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[YEA] 04/07/2007: Chris from Jacksonville, Florida writes: "No Way!!!! This was unbelievable!! It's 11:00 at night and my girlfriend was in tears from her GERD pain. I read the pickle juice comments and as a last resort prior to the ER had her try the pick juice remedy. IT WORKED IMMEDIATLY!!!!! totally recommend this to everyone."
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[YEA] 12/13/2006: Jessica from Kansas City, MO writes: "Pickle Juice cured my Acid Reflux."
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[YEA] 12/06/2006: Riley from Killen, AL writes: "Just stumbled on your site tonight. So encouraged to see a site that is offering possible answers from others without hawking a product or book! Thank you! Tried Protonix, antacids, etc., wound up in ER last week w/serious pain, vomiting for days (w/no food being taken in out of fear), BP elevated, feared heart attack if pain persisted (lump in throat, intense burning in upper gut, "sinus or ear infection and drainage" feeling, rt. side of neck, throat sore...) Am trying the above and will report the results. Easy to do since I already love kosher pickles and juice and willing to do the AVC. Encouraged for first time in months...thanks again...Riley"
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[YEA] 08/26/2006: Leslie from Seattle, WA writes: "In desperation I came looking at this site, like so many of us. I've not had any digestive problems ever.. and then suddenly this horrible reflux pain that lasted for hours and exhausted me at night. I was afraid to eat. I was afraid to not eat. I had a particularly bad night and then went to the doc and am on omeprazol right now. I've still had symptoms on this medication, which was very discouraging and scary. I tried the acv and it did not work..it made my stomach burn terribly. After alot of burning that wouldn't go away I went to the doc..again..and I am being treated for an ulcer. The burning has stopped, however last night out of the blue I began to have reflux pain again. I tried baking soda and water..which has helped before..and does seem to help the ulcer burn. Last night it seemed to work initially and I fell back to sleep, only to be awoken again from the reflux. I then drank some pickle juice and ate a pickle and the pain was instantly gone. It's tricky trying to balance what will work for the reflux and not aggravate the ulcer,but I just cannot tell you how relieved I am that the pickle juice worked. I know I have very little acid in my stomach right now because of the omeprazol. So, after the antibiotic treatment I plan on weaning myself of the meds slowly and doing the pickle thing. I'm not sure if I should take it with my evening meal or just treat the symptoms of reflux when they happen. I'll just have to try things out. So..give it a try. Keep trying things until you find something that will work. It's scary and exhausting and I felt discouraged from hearing stories of things that never worked for people. But today I feel much more positive. I just have to take this one day at a time. Thank you for the site and the ideas."
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[YEA] 08/19/2006: Heather from Taylor, MI writes: "I want to endorse the pickle juice remedy. I thought drinking pickle juice would be intolerable, but to my surprise it wasn't too bad. Unfortunately, in 2 weeks I am getting scoped for stomach problems. I will use this natural remedy (before bed) to prevent the awful discomfort of acid reflux. I'm writing this comment at 3:25 a.m. after suffering from the pain for an hour:( "
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[YEA] 08/10/2006: Karen from London, UK writes: "I cannot believe it! I actually love pickles and have always had a penchant for the juice... much to my husband's disgust, I used to swig juice from the jar! I have suffered from Reflux for 3 years and the last year has been hell. I no longer get heartburn as I have damaged all the nerve endings in my esophagus, so only feel the acid when it's burning the back of my throat. I have been on PPI's for the last 8 months and have been referred to the surgeon for fundiplocation surgery. However, lately the PPIs have stopped working. I wake every morning with burning acid in the throat and sore tongue. Today I had enough and decided to search the internet for any natural advice/cures and found this site. I don't know if we can get Apple Cider Vinegar in the UK (I have never heard of it) but I did have a jar of dill pickles (or gherkins as we call them) in the fridge so thought I would give it a go... nothing to lose! I have avoided all pickles (because of the acid content!) since the reflux started so was very skeptical. I opened the jar and took a deep swig and ate one of the pickles for luck. After a couple of minutes of what felt like an acid war at the top of my throat which made me think "I shouldn't have tried this!".. I felt almost instantly better. The burning sensation in my throat was much relieved! I'm not brave enough yet to come off my PPI's.. but rather than double dosing (as I have been advised) I will stick to Pickle Juice when the PPIs fail... and I'm certainly going to reconsider the surgery now until I look further into the natural options listed on this website. THANK YOU!!"
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[YEA] 05/08/2006: Brad from Madison, WI writes: "My acid reflux had become so bad that my doctor and i thought that i would need to scoped. Then a coworker told me about apple cider vinegar/dill pickles. I doubted that anything so simple would help me since all the other medications i tried did very little. The apple cider vinegar/dill pickles did an unbelievable job at relieving my symptoms. I no longer take any of the prescription medication and need only the a.c.v. Thanks so much for the great advice."
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[YEA] 04/27/2006: Mollie from Jackson, MI writes: "About 1 week ago I woke up in the middle of the night with pain from acid reflux, I had to do some research to figure out what it was since I had never experienced this before. I tried Pepto Bismol, Rolaids & Zantac, nothing worked. I couldn't sleep, had difficulty breathing and could barely eat. I made a doctor appointment but couldn't get in until next week. In my desperation I started looking online for natural remedies and found this site. I actually had tried apple cider vinegar/honey/water earlier this week but I couldn't get it to go down, my gag reflex was stronger than my will, but when I read that pickles could work I was thrilled since I love pickles. I started my pickle/juice regimen yesterday afternoon after a full day of pain from acid reflux and it was almost immediate relief. I realize that this flare up of symptoms is probably due to Ibuprofen overuse. Thank you for your informative site."
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[YEA] 04/25/2006: Regina from SK Canada writes: "I'love this web-site! I just tried the pickle juice and my tummy feels so good! Thank you!!! Now I can have a nice restful sleep."
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[YEA] 04/12/2006: Stacy from Royal Oak, IL writes: "Unbelievable!! I am 2 days away from an endoscopy which is the first step in surgical correction for GERD. I have suffered from GERD for over 12 years and in preparation for my next pregnancy, have decided to have the issue corrected. Mine became so bad after my first pregnancy that for the last 5 years, I have been taking double dose OTC Prilosec with only partial relief. To prepare for the procedure, I have to be off of Prilosec for 5 days prior and 2 days post. This scared the tar out of me since I am usually in burning pain if I am even 2 hours late with my pills. I am now 3 days off of the pills and have been, so far successfully, fighting the urge to call and cancel the whole thing just so I can get back on some Prilosec ASAP. With my doctors ok, I have been taking above the max dose of Tums but when I hit about 30 for today, I figured that couldn't be too good. Looking for alternatives, I found this website and read about the pickles. Ironically, I had a pickle from lunch that I had not eaten for fear that it would make me worse. I went and got it and decided, at this point, nothing could be worse. Right after eating it, I noticed a difference. More than I had gotten with all the Tums all day long. Unfortunately, I only had one spear and will have to stop and get more on my way home but this really was amazing. Absolutely worth a try."
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[YEA] 04/03/2006: Susan from Charleston, SC writes: "I found and read every comment on your website yesterday concerning natural remedies for acid reflux. I was having an unusually bad episode after attending a Cajun festival over the weekend with lots of yummy, spicy foods. I stopped at the store last night and picked up a jar of dill pickles and several apples, not knowing which type would be best. I ate two pickle spears, drank about 2 tablespoons of juice and ate a Braeburn apple on the way home. My boyfriend had already started making a great lasagna that I really wanted to enjoy, but was afraid I wouldn't be able to eat it because of my reflux. I felt great by dinner time and didn't have any problems during the night. I like to sleep very flat on my stomach, so you can imagine how difficult that has been with the acid reflux! And I feel great this morning, with no symptoms, and am so grateful for all of the advice on this website. I didn't want to resort to over the counter medications because I felt that the problem was a low acid production in my stomach, reducing my ability to digest food properly. A new-age doctor had suggested that as the problem previously, but wouldn't direct me to natural remedies unless I began a long series of expensive tests and regular sessions at her office. This is a much less expensive solution. And is leaps and bounds better than popping pills that only mask the symptoms! Thanks so much for this site!!!"
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[YEA] 03/18/2006: Vickie from Memphis, TN writes: "I woke up about 1:00am coughing and feeling like food was trapped in my throat and trying to come out. I immediately took two tums and that didn't work. So I got on my computer and found this website. Thank God that I kept reading until I found something that I could go to the kitchen to find (KOSHER DILL PICKLES with GARLIC). They really work but you must drink some of the pickle juice (vinegar) also. It works (thumbs up)."
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[YEA] 03/11/2006: Nicole from North Lake, WI writes: "I'can't believe it. I've been suffering for years from Acid Reflux and ulcers. I've been on Protonix for months and it hasn't been working lately. I found this site and tried the Apple Cider Vinegar and it didn't work. It made me worse but I think I took too much or something. I had a few slices of dill pickles last night (yum-I forgot how much I missed them) sure enough- it was gone just like that. It's 24 hours later and the choking burning feeling started coming back (while on the Protonix) and I just raided the fridge for some Milwaukee Midget Dills and sure enough it's going away again. I'm just amazed! I'm really hoping to be in well enough shape to have some margaritas in Mexico next month. Thank you so much to the creators of this site and the others out there providing feedback."
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[YEA] 01/11/2006: Joey from CA writes: "I tried Prilosec Pepcid ac .. but Dill pickles seemed to help my acid reflux feel better ..I haven't tried the apple cider vinegar yet but I will get back to you on that experiment... Pickles who would of ever thought:)"
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[YEA] 11/21/2005: Heidi from Gakona, Alaska writes: "I have to admit I was very skeptical when I first started reading all of these comments. I was in the middle of going crazy with a bad case of acid reflux which I have suffered from since I was a teenager. I am now 33 and have still not found anything that works as fast as the pickle juice did. In the middle of reading through this site I got up and looked for some apple cider vinegar....didnt have any, so I went for the dill pickle juice. It has only been about 15 minutes and I am already experiencing relief. This is amazing to me and I will be picking up some ACV tomorrow to give that a try. I am so excited about this. I cant believe what I have been paying for my Prevacid when I could have been using a natural cure the whole time. Thank you to whoever runs this site. I am eternally grateful."
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[YEA] 11/12/2005: Linda from Atlanta, GA writes: "i was in so much pain with acid reflux, tried the pickle juice and it worked quick...i was able to lay down and not have the burning in my throat. Also, my throat had been sore for weeks, after drinking some pickle juice it felt much better... thank God for this website.. I do not want to be dependant on pills with side effects..."
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[YEA] 09/03/2005: David from Roanoke, Virginia writes: "What I am about to tell you is almost incredible. Too simple and too illogical. Too simple making it easily overlooked. Illogical, I guess, in the same way that fighting fire with fire makes sense. I have had Acid Reflux for over 30 years. Rolaids had been my main source of relief. I just found out that drinking approx. 2 oz. of Claussen Dill Pickle juice at bedtime actually prevents my heartburn from occurring. The juice is mostly vinegar with a little garlic added which gives it a very good taste. Other pickle juice or vinegars may also work well too. I know that vinegar is an acid, but it apparently balances the chemistry of the stomach in some way. If you like the taste of pickles you have to try it. Also, I am told that will stop muscle cramps almost immediately upon swallowed. I am now stocking up on Claussens Pickles instead of Rolaids!!"
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[YEA] Joe from Minneapolis, MN writes: "I'was taking all kinds of acid reducers and a friend said that pickle juice had helped him. I looked online and saw the acv and tried that too. They both seem to work for me along with just a couple of pickles a day."
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[YEA] D Wager writes: "I cannot stand vinegar but I will eat pickles (made with vinegar) and that has worked."
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[YEA] Dennis from Georgia writes: "Pickle lovers can try a little pickle juice. It works!"
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[YEA] Chris from Trenton, OH writes: "I have tried everything under the sun for my acid reflux nothing was working, so i got online and tried to find natural ways to help with acid reflux and i found this site, i tried the pickle juice and it worked, thanks so much!!!"
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[YEA] Diane from Charlottesville, VA writes: "I've found just eating 3-4 slices of pickles will knock it out immediately! My doctor recommended I take Pepcid but I didn't want to take "medicine" if there was a natural cure. I'd heard about pickles/vinegar being effective so I tried it... and it WORKS!"
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PINE NEEDLES
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[YEA] 05/25/2006: Sherri from OK writes: "My husband has suffered from acid reflux for years, and has tried just about every treatment from prescription meds to ACV. He has gotten temporary relief from ACV, and several others, but the thing that seems to help him the most is PINE NEEDLES! A friend told him about knowing an old timer who had used the remedy with excellent results, so, living in an area with abundant pine trees, he gave it a try. He pulled off a cluster of needles, and just chewed on the ends of them enough to release the "juice". It sounds crazy, but it has helped him tremendously. Don't know if I would try it if I were allergic to pine trees, though!"Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
PINE NUTS
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[YEA] 03/13/2007: Amy from Sevierville, TN writes: "Hello Everyone, I just had to post this ASAP!! If you have tummy troubles this is a must read for you. My husband has acid reflux, and suffers terribly, and our daughter has been through many "treatments" for H Pylori. (H pylori causes stomach ulcers) The other day I bought some pine nuts to go in our salad, and low and behold, my husband about 15 minutes after eating dinner, says " my stomach doesn't hurt." Sure enough even Audrey said "my tummy feels better". I began researching pine nuts, and found that they have been popular for many ailments, including H pylori, and acid reflux. It has been a few days now, and Kevin eats about a 1/4 a cup a day, and Audrey eats more, about 1/2 a cup a day. Her stomach hasn't bothered her in days, and Kevin is doing great. We have supported the anti acid industry for years now, and I am so glad to stop! The pine nuts can be found everywhere, even Wal-Mart. This is just a miracle. I hope this helps everyone as much as it has us. Amy, Sevierville, TN"Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
RAISE THE BED
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[YEA] 05/07/2006: William from Klamath Falls, OR writes: "Lifted head end of bed about three inches. Helps, doesn't cure, night time acid reflux."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
[YEA] Jon from Concord, NH writes: "Elevating the head of the bed 2" (use 2 pieces scrap 2"x6' board to elevate head of bed) cures acid reflux when you awaken in the morning. Doesn't work all day but its good for a nice part of the morning when you first wake up."
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RAW HONEY
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[YEA] 02/26/2007: Michele from Los Angeles writes: "I tried the ACV with baking soda remedy. Didn't do me much good. What I have found helps more than anything is a teaspoon of raw honey after each meal and before bed. And drinking LOTS of water."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
[YEA] 07/30/2006: David from Europe writes: "Just having a spoon or 2 of raw honey every time the burning starts and just before you go bed seems to work for me but eating everything slowly and not drinking coffee alcohol (dunno spelling) or soda and always follow a meal with a glass of water and if it goes away which it did for me u can resume your normal diet and if the reflux comes back just go back to doing all of these and you should be fine."
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[YEA] 04/14/2006: Frank from Fort Pierce, FL writes: "SEEMS THIS MIGHT BE THE RIGHT REMEDY FOR ACID REFLUX. I AM NOT DOING AS MUCH BELCHING AS I DID BEFORE. HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE TO COMPLETLY CURE ME?"
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[YEA] Brad from Phoenix, AZ writes: "I'have had acid reflux for a long time I been taking the pills such as Nexium and Prevacid but it makes my stomach bloated and gives me diarrhea. I have been currently taking Raw honey and 100% aloe vera juice and it has healed my problem with acid reflux."
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READER THEORIES
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04/09/2008: Patricia from Ottawa, Canada writes: "Wow! Have been on Pantoloc for over a year for acid reflux that was caused by SSRI anitdepressants - even on the Pantoloc I have pain. Didn't realize the sore throat was related until I checked in on your site - thought I had throat cancer!! So thanks for that! Am going to try the ACV. And yes, as many of you have said there are two causes of this disease too much vs not enough stomach acid. Have done a lot of research on the acid/alkaline aspect once I discovered that prolonged use of antacids can actually cause stomach or pancreatic cancer - the reason being that for those with too little acid, taking antacids to neutralize the stomach causes your body to keep producing more acid to try to make up the difference. Cancer thrives in acidic conditions. Thanks for the info - will report back with results!"Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
[YEA] 03/28/2008: Robin (robinlittle AT gmail.com) from Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA writes: "If you have reflux, get tested for celiac disease."
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02/02/2008: Mike from Chicago, IL writes: "Hi there, Wanted to thank you TREMENDOUSLY for this wonderful website! I've been a purple pill victim for about a year now. Until this past year, I used to get reflux on occassion, then I moved to Chicago last January and ever since, I've suffered from terrible reflux. Last November, I couldn't even enjoy Thanksgiving because the reflux was so bad. I would only consume water, soups and yogurt. After months of my own research and the pathetic research of quite a few western physicians, my problem seems to be going away. Granted, I'm still supposed to take 2 purple pills/day, but I only take 1 as of last week when I first encountered your site. After reading articles on your website last week, I decided to change 2 things:
--I stopped drinking the chlorinated tap water from the City of Chicago (which some claim is the cleanest/healthiest water in the US. Well, I can almost guarantee this water has been the main culprit of my reflux. I remember purchasing a water purifier that removes chlorine around March of last year. Then I used the water filter until about August, when it needed a new filter. During this time, my reflux was not too bad (but it was still present) and I was only taking 1 purple pill per day. Then after needing a new filter, time lapsed and I just went back to drinking city water. What do you know, I started suffering really bad around the end of October. At this time I went back to the doctor and they upped my purple pills to 2/day. I started to feel better, but never really recovered. After reading your articles, I bought a new water filter and a week's worth of spring water. All of a sudden, I'm feeling really really good -- Hmmmmm??
--The other change that I made just one week ago was the addition of Apple Cider Vinegar to my diet.
Because I made these changes at the same time, I'm not sure who should get the credit, but I really don't want to stop either one of them as I never want that feeling again! I cannot begin to express my gratitude but this site is awesome! Thank you!""
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12/25/2007: HD from Bothell, WA writes: "I noticed many people are looking for a cure for their acid reflux. I used to have acid reflux, and my doctor gave me some kind of medication that I need to take before bed time. Since I do not like taking too much medication, I was very fortunate when a nurse, who was working with me as a coach in helping me improve me health and lifestyle, told me to ask my doctor to test my acid reflux for h. pilori. To make the story short, I had the h. pilori tested, and the result was positive. The test involved taking a breath test, take some medication to kill the h. pilori bateria. On the second trial, my doctor gave me a different kind of medication. After the second treatment, the result came out negative. I was very glad that I no longer need to take the medication every night. I no longer have acid reflux. With this in mind, and before starting to take ACV with baking soda, you might take the same route I did."
04/20/2008: Kaye from Edinburg, TX replies: "My son was diagnosed with acid reflux at the age of 7. He has been on and off prevacid for 6 years now. I am new to your site, but read an entry of 12-25-2007 by HD from Bothell, WA about testing his "acid reflux for h. pilori."
HD talks about a second trial and a new medication. Please let me know what that means and what the new medication is so that I can speak w/my son's doctor about it. Thank you so much!! Kaye."
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[YEA] 11/22/2007: RB from Pentwater, USA writes: "Heartburn acid reflux can also be started by sudden stress. You may not even be aware of this happening. I too have had acid reflux heartburn on in off for some years. Mine started with a death of my father, then I was a care giver to my mother while raising my 6 mo old child. Off in on for 16 yrs. Went to a crabby mean ole Gastro Dr. the same one I had 2 stomach scopes. !st time said maybe had IBS. The 2nd one, he said it was all in my head & my nerves were doing to me. Wrote down this Globus word Told me this, then off he went.Just over a mo. this acid stuff has been bothering me. I'm in Menopause, have allergies, am anxious, some times depressed. Have to live in the cold weather for now. I think a number of things can make your health bad just in your home. Hot air force furnace for one,gas or oil. carpet in your house can be real bad for any one health. I have it all over but don't have the funds to get rid of it. I just recently found this nice place. My acid is back & me too, burning in my back between my shoulder blades. Notice today after Turkey day. tasted so good, but forgot & ate salad with onion in gravy, & over ate. My Dr. just runs more blood work. I am trying Acv, raw apples. I hope something natural helps. We all get tired of being sick with something. now days there is so much polutions in the air. Thanks for reading."
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09/27/2007: Joyce from Nashville, TN writes: "Acid reflux/PUD (peptic ulcer disease)
As far back as I can remember, my entire family played the eat and race to the baking soda to counteract the acid problem. I finally stumbled upon the cause of my constant heartburn, indigestion, and nausea, and flatulence (gas) in my thirty's. Elimination of all bleached flour from my diet worked wonders for my stomach problems. My PUD has only hit me once since I discovered this. I devoured a bunch of raw broccoli with dip over 2 days. I finally had to realize that the dip probably contained bleached flour. which caused the problem, since I have eaten raw broccoli since then with no problem. I now have what some call a cast iron stomach. I can eat hot salsa, black coffee, have my occaasional liquor on the rocks with no problem.
About 15 years later, I was researching PUD for a term paper. I learned that PUD became a problem in the uppersocioeconomic group about 11 years after someone came up with bleaching flour. It was so expensive only the wealthy could afford it. Some years later it became cheap enough that the middle socioeconomic group could afford it. Yep, PUD moved into this group about the same num of years later. Then somebody in (Minnesoto, I think) came with a process of bleaching it that made it so everyone could afford it. You guessed it-after approximately the same number of years later, PUD moved into this group also. My AHA! conclusion -SOMETHING IN BLEACHING PROCESS CAUSES UPSET STOMACH WHICH PROGRESSES TO PUD.
Now I still have a question. Can anyone explain why drinking,eating acid foods (tomatos, citrus juices, etc) from metal cans causes upset stomach or why eating bananas be they ripen enough to get brown speckles on peeling does the same.
Whatever, my advice to everyone is to eat your food as close to the way God grows it, if you want to be healthier."
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[YEA] 09/27/2007: Danielle from Hiram, GA writes: "I love this website and natural remedies are my first line of defense when it comes to ailments, but i had to go the pharmacuetical path when it came to my Acid reflux. I was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer when i was 12yrs old, and from that point i was on prescription acid reducers. My stomach pain would be so bad that i would have to throw-up to relieve the pressure. I tried ACV, baking soda, mustard, you name it. Everything was a temporary fix. And i knew I didn't want to pop pills the rest of my life. I'm 32 now and 3 yrs ago a fear of problems developing in my esophugus and stomach, from years of acid reflux lead me to go to a Gastro-specialist, who diagnosed me with a bacteria in my stomach that caused the problem. After a week of Prayer and many antibiotics i was finally freed from that curse. I haven't had any problems, Praise GOD in 3yrs. If you are a long term suffer of acid reflux as i was, please look into the possibility of a stomach bacteria, but if you suffer only occasionally, the natural remedies mentioned on this website will work just great."
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09/22/2007: Deborah from Indy, USA writes: "I have suffered from GERDs since my first pregnancy. Yet, within the last 15 years it has gotten much worse which has coincided with a heavier use of ibuprofen. For the last 15 years, I had noticed I never got better when, I contracted flu, bacterial infections, etc. So I began my own investigation and after many hours of research, the conclusion was, every time I got sick and was given any medication with any food dye (red dye #40 absolute worst) I did not get well and usually got worse. I now use a natural yogurt daily for my GERDs, NO OTC's or prescribed meds unless I can get natural compounded with NO dye. So, if you still have any problems you might try eliminating all dyes from your diet. Trust me, it is not easy and remember your soaps, shampoos, etc. For the last few months, I have been doing very well."
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[YEA] 08/08/2007: Aujah from Huntington Beach, CA writes: "I think it very important to mention that smoking marijuana will cause acid reflux in some people. Mostly girls. The problem (besides it being illegal) is it will take the pain of acid reflux away and then be the cause of it when the drug wears off. It is very easy to get caught up in that cause and affect."
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07/02/2007: Elissa from Asheville, North Carolina writes: "My remedy is spring water for acid reflux. I am new to this site, but so far it looks like I am the only one writing about water in connection with reflux. I was experiencing extreme heartburn and acid reflux at the end of my year at college. For about 6-8 weeks I had extreme pain in my upper abdomen (sternum) area, belching, sleeplessness, and other problems! I read on another website that chlorine-containing tap water alone can cause reflux. The best water to drink that is chlorine-free is spring water. I went out and bought some and in the store after sipping it for 10 minutes I had relief! Within 24 hours, all of my symptomns were gone! Spring water is wonderful."
[YEA]08/08/2007: Neoma from Cartersville, USA replies: "In regard to Elissa from Asheville, I think you might be on to something. i didn't have acid reflux before moving to Georgia....and it seemed that everytime I drank some water it was so much worse, and my stomach would actually burn. I noticed that in the bathtub there were little flecks of black, and if you put your finger on them they would smear like grease. It took some scrubbing to get them off. They are coming from the water. So I am wondering what is in our water, and if it might contributte to the problem. I started buying bottled water...however it is kind of hard to tell if it is any better. Some seems to be as bad as the tab water for causing my acid reflux."
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[YEA] 03/13/2007: Pat from Atlanta, GA writes: "I have found nothing that "cures" my GERDS. I have found many temporary remedies. It doesn't matter rather you're taking ACV, DGL, yoghurt, mint, honey, chamomile, six small meals per day, lo-carb ...whatever! It is really no different than taking PPI's/H2's/antacids. If your're getting up everyday and taking ACV twice aday you still have GERDS. I have tried them all (with the exception of the mint and yoghurt). DGL is an H2 blocker for instance. It's just more empowering because you are taking control of your medical problem instead of leaving it up to the doctor and you don't have to purchase or bother with those demon pharmaceuticals. My main concern is has anyone ever had their acid tested to determine if it is too high/too low? How can doctors in good conscience arbitrarily prescribe PPI/H2 blockers without first testing. Why I have GERD and you have GERDs might be totally different. Doctors say smoking relaxes the LES, and pregnant women get hiatal hernias and that contributes to it. But everyone doesn't smoke and men get hiatal hernias. Children get this disease for Gods sake! What is going on! And incidently the gastrointestinal tract doesn't exist in a vacuum. It's not like the LES valve or stomach has a mind of it's own. What about the pancreas? The autonomic nervous system a great deal to do with it. Read about the ANS and sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. So different remedies and different diets may work for some and not for others depending and your "type". I have tried whey protein drinks for instance that helps, because my doctor gave me six small meals aday diet where you eat protein with each meal then I decided to substitute whey protein for meat. I also tried platinumplus amino acids. And last year homemade bean soup made with beef and bones stopped my symptoms completely for several days, where now it doesn't. Whether yeast/fungi is the cause, or a major contributor why don't the geniuses of medical community recognize this fact? Cancer/AIDS patients are loaded with the mess. I saw my doctor in May, had endoscopy & have Grade 1 Barretts. I was to supposed to go back in six mos. but I cancelled. When I told my primary care physician that I purchased an alternative remedy because Nexium cost $160 . She said, "but you have money to buy amino acids". Is she kidding me? Good luck too everyone and Good health."
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[YEA] 01/30/2007: Eileen from Rockville Centre, NY writes: "I tried norm robillard's low carb diet for my acid reflux. By day 3 my pain was lessened and by the end of the week, I felt normal. I cannot eat extra carbs for more then 2 days for by day 3 I'm sick with another irritation. I just can't eat any sugary or starchy foods, too many carbs I guess. Not eating bread at all reduces my symptoms just enough that I know I feel a little better. It's just so hard to stay away from. I also get less stomach problems and my bowels don't work much different now then they did when I ate all that fiber and high carb foods. Maybe it will take awhile before everything changes. I wonder if starving out the bacteria in my colon will eventually change my bathroom habits."
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[YEA] 12/15/2006: Mike from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "I am no expert or have an university degree but I've had acid reflux over 8 years. I had ulcers for about 7 years. Unfortunately doctors in Canada doesn't want to treat the sick.
Acid reflux is due to fungi in your intestines. Over the years you were eating bread, sugars etc which had a lot of fungi. Bread is very bad for you much worse than pasta alone because yeast culture which is a type of fungi is used. Also if you have problem at work at home you will have acid reflux so be sure to get your home tested.
A lot fat diet should be used. Absolutely no pork of beef only chicken without skin. Fiber may make things worse so I suggest you juice cabbage and or broccoli. Start off with a cup of fresh juice then gradually increase it. Deep breathing OUTSIDE with help, make sure to get some sunlight if possible between 10 am to 2 pm in most places. Buy a natural skin brush. This is help your body detoxify toxins in your body. Never eat after 6 preferably after 3 or 4 pm. Jumping rope is good for the lymphatic system which helps a lot. Be sure to get check for ear wax. If there's too much ear wax you can use oliver oil in each ear everyday for about 20 to 30 days. Ear wax is another way of getting rid of toxins in your body. Use Mudra, you can google it. Simply hands out flat both of them just move the thumb and index finger. Hold up to 30 minutes. I suggest an after a year, if doing it indoors be sure to open the windows for fresh air. This alone will be what no medicine can do very fast. From what i read it works on electrical fields. By touching your two fingers you create electrical charge through your body.
You can do what is called sleeping meditation this will be very relaxing and help with acid reflux be sure not to eat or drink for 2 hours before sleeping. This is very hard to do but it is well worth it, you don't have to have acid reflux to do this. Simple lie in bed, close your eyes. Now concentrated between your eye brows, this is called the third eye. Just keep on focusing on it til you fall asleep. If done right your body will be cleansed even better than just normal sleeping.
Wheat, soy, milk, corn, coffee, tea, honey, fats especially fried foods (always boil your chicken or get a slow cooker), sugars, potatoes, pop, salt and fruits are bad for acid reflux. Some suggestions maybe help temporarily. But light skipping rope, fresh air, mudra hand gesture and plenty of fresh air and sunlight will help a lot. Juicing cabbage or broccoli should work. Skin brushing should help accelerate the curing process. Avoid stress it can make things worse of course. I am also taking licorice root for my ulcers. my acid reflux and ulcer was very bad but i refused to take meds. If you have any questions give me an email i'll be glad to help. Love peace and light!"
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[YEA] 11/29/2006: Mark from Litchfield, CT writes: "While I'm sure there is more than 1 reason anyone might develop acid reflux, I truly believe I have found the most common reason for it.
As most of us know, acid reflux is really nothing more than the acid in our stomach coming up into our esophagus. There is a diaphragm that sits just above the stomach and surrounds the esophagus, and it's sole purpose is to tighten-up around the esophagus when necessary to prevent this very thing we call acid reflux. More on this later.
About 5 years ago I started getting numerous digestive/intestinal problems, such as bloating, cramps, and fluctuating from diarrhea to constipation on a regular basis. I tried many things, including apple cider vinegar, but nothing worked, so I went to a homeopathic doctor who prescribed large amounts of Acidophilus. 1 week after taking it I suddenly developed acid reflux, which stayed with me ever since. Then I came across another homeopathic doctor who, after giving me certain tests, told me I had Candida.
I have since studied much about this disease, and it is quite disturbing how we get it, how many diseases it is responsible for, and how more & more of us are getting it every year.
Candida, simply put, is an overgrowth of yeast throughout our bodies. We all have yeast in our digestive system, along with Lactobacillus, which is a good bacteria that feeds off of the yeast, keeping it under control. Antibiotics will kill the Lactobacillus in our bodies, but not the yeast. Once this happens the yeast grows out of control and causes too many health issues to list here.
Acidophilus contains Lactobacillus, which is why many naturalists will prescribe it. However, in cases of Candida, once the yeast is already out ot control, it is useless, if not detrimental. The Lactobacillus Prevents Candida. Once you have this disease you must first get rid of it, then restore your flora/Lactobacillus
But in severe cases the Candida will leave the digestive system and spread into organs such as our lungs, etc. This over growth of yeast will embed itself into the walls of the intestines, causing many digestive problems, and will undoubtedly be one of the culprits for acid reflux. However, many of us have difficulty digesting carbs, and sometimes even protein, due to our bodies not producing the proper enzymes we need in order to digest these foods. I am one of these people. As a result of this, when I eat carbs my abdomen will immediately bloat up. A modern medicinal doctor, and homeopathic doctor, both explained to me the reasons why this sort of thing happens, but I never really understood it. But long story short, my lower abdomen will bloat up after eating carbs during its struggle to digest these foods, and this in turn pushes my stomach upwards, thus forcing it to open the diaphragm more-so, thus allowing acid reflux to occur. My chiropractor, who also studies much about natural cures, was able to adjust/massage the diaphragm, as it sits just below our solar plexus, and this, along with changing my diet, AND ridding the candida which took me just over 1 year to do, has rid my acid reflux permanently.
If the muscle membrane surrounding the diaphragm is torn, which is called a Hiatal Hernia, this too, will allow acid to travel up into the esophagus. In severe cases such as this surgery is necessary, but this is rare. Most of the time it can be cured through non-invasive therapy.
I'd like to note here that most people who have this issue with digesting carbs will end up with Candida. Please take the time to read up about this disease, and don't just buy the first product you see for curing it. To rid it permanently will take a minimum of 6 months to 1 year. Since Candida feeds off of carbs you need to go on an Atkins-like diet to starve it while you kill it. Staying away from antibiotics is very important to prevent getting this disease, but if its necessary to take one you must take an anti-fungis-like product, like Caprylic Acid to prevent the yeast from growing out of control while on the antibiotic. However since antibiotics are found in so much of our foods, while we ingest these foods every day we are gradually killing the good bacteria in our bodies which inevitably brings on Candida. Organic food is a must for truly good health. I hope this helps. Good luck!"
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11/18/2006: Rosemary from Trenton, NJ writes: "I had acid reflux (see my posted message from March, 2006). I am finally getting back to you with what did finally cure me. The apple cider vinegar I tried did not work. What did work was eating a good quality yogurt several times a day along with two acidophilus/bifodophilus capsules with a high bacterial count. I took the capsules 3 times a day with each meal. I did this for 3 weeks straight. That is how long it took for the symptoms of acid reflux to totally subside. The yogurt was very cooling and it contains a lot of good bacteria. I ate a cup in the morning, then I had a half a cup after lunch and after dinner. During the day, I would take a tablespoon full periodically to help cool the throat. I had good results after one week, but it did not totally subside until the end of the 3 weeks.
I came to the conclusion by putting together these two known facts.
(1) Stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria and many people with stomach ulcers are aspirin users.
(2) Antibiotics cause diarrhea because it destroys the good bacteria in the intestines. All one needs to do is to take acidophilus during and after taking taking antibiotics to avoid diarrhea and loose bowel problems.
Armed with this information....the more I thought about the sudden problem I had developed with acid reflux, the more I thought it must be related to a bacteria problem (either not enough good or too much bad). Since I try to eat a healthy diet, I could not see why I would suddenly develop this "disease". Therefore, I banked on the idea that ibuprofen was probably destroying the good bacteria which allowed the bad bacteria to attack the esophagus. I have to say, I have stopped taking pain pills except on rare occasions. I started exercising (biking) and my knee is now 80% better than it was before. One other new fact that has just come out about ibuprofen is that it also inhibits muscles from strengthening. I heard about this through a friend - I believe one of the universities did a study with athletes and they discovered this about the athletes who took ibuprofen either before, during or after training."
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[YEA] 10/05/2006: Anonymous writes: "GERD can be a symptom of hyperparathyroidism. See parathyroid.com for more info."
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[YEA] 08/20/2006: Lisa from Santa Clarita, CA writes: "I've been getting heartburn since I was 11 or 12. Many misdiagnoses and 30 years later, I found out that I had ACHALASIA. This is a condition where the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) does not properly relax and open to allow food/liquid to pass into the stomach. The pain is unbelievable and sipping ice water slowly was the best solution most of the time. I was probably born this way; don't know if it's true for everyone. I've had several medical/surgical procedures. The best was one that "tore" open the LES muscle so food can pass through to my stomach. It doesn't last forever, but with experimentation and avoiding foods that get "stuck," I get along just fine. I'm so grateful to the doctor that finally gave me the barium swallow and diagnosed my condition!"
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[YEA] 08/09/2006: Holly from Madison, WI writes: "I wanted to comment on the causes of such a rise in cases of Acid Reflex & GERD in the US. I'm a Massage Therapist and in my training this was discussed. We have become such a fast paced and stressed society it is no wonder we suffer from disorders like these. Here are a few of the possible reasons:
1) Diet & the way we eat: Fast food fits into our fast paced culture. This means we eat lots of fat & sugar. We eat this quite often on the go, in the car, in front of the tv & usually quickly. This affects our digestion & when we eat leaning forward the stomach is pushed up into the top of the diaphragm
2) Drugs: Americans take more medication then ever and this takes a toll. Many medications cause additional stomach acid to be produced.
3) Stress Combine the first two with stress and you have a troubled digestive system and lots of acid. There are always those who suffer from these disorders for other reasons but I believe this is one more symptom of an over-stressed lifestyle."
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[YEA] 04/02/2006: Mike from Levittown, PA writes: "My comment is a theory for why GERD is so prevalent. GERD is related to IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) the symptoms are similar. There has been a lot research showing that fluoride is a major contributing factor to IBS and GERD. If you look at about when people started having problems with GERD and IBS in this country you will find it about 30 years ago when fluoride was introduced into the water supply in many states. It's ubiquitous because we not only get in our water but it is in the air and in the food we eat. Also, it's in the toothpaste that most people use. We are inundated with it and it is VERY toxic! There is a website that has a lot of information about it: http://www.fluoridealert.org/
Good reading! Thanks for listening, Mike."
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03/30/2006: Rosemary from Trenton, NJ writes: "I just started getting acid reflux and have been awakened in my sleep from it (twice so far) and I've never had a digestive problem before. So it was quite baffling. I just started taking ibuprofen regularly to combat the pain in an arthritic knee. Funny that this is the only change in my diet and all of a sudden I have acid reflux. Well, it turns out that ibuprofen will do havoc on your digestive system. So, I will try the apple cider vinegar cure. But, wanted to make sure everyone with this problem is warned that there is a likelihood that their acid reflux problem may be related to taking medications such as ibuprofen. I am hopeful that stopping the pain medication and drinking the ACV will fix the problem."
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[YEA] 11/18/2005: Jeffrey from Leeds, Yorkshire, England writes: "re acv the pharmaceutical companies do not want the public to know what is the main cause of acid reflux ie the low level of acid in the stomach. The annual profits on prescribed/over the counter antacids must run into many millions of pounds for the drug companies. I just hope many more people like me find your fantastic website."
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[YEA] Norm Robillard (norm@heartburncured.com) from Thousand Oaks CA writes: "Hi, until now, tums, and PPI / H2 blocker meds were the main way to treat heartburn. With all the side effects and health risks (double the chance of pneumonia, for instance) many people are looking for alternatives. The meds reduce acid but don't stop the reflux that contains other stomach and intestinal enzymes that can damage the esophagus. I recently completed a book called "Heartburn Cured The Low Carb Miracle" on the root cause of GERD. My theory (I am a microbiologist) is that reflux is caused by gas pressure in the intestines caused by microbes that produce gas from carbs. The gas creates pressure pushing the LES open thus causing reflux. Consuming excess carbs provides the fuel for your own gut microbes. These same microbes (mostly bacteria) produce little or now gas from fats and proteins. Controlling carbs stops reflux so you are treating the root cause of GERD thus completely stopping reflux and heartburn symptoms. I have found much evidence supporting this theory and talked to many people who found complete relief after trying my approach. Give this approach a try."
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[YEA] Falcon from Mariposa, CA writes: "Re the Acid reflux problem: I took an Iridologist class with Dr. Bernard Jenson and we learned that the problem is not too much acid but low acid. Which we could verify by reading the fibers of the eyes. So the pharmaceutical co.s making a killing selling the purple pill as a cure are totally misleading the public. The purple pill turns off acid pumps and if anything make it worse. That the purple pill cures the damage done to the esophagus may be partially true in that one does not have any acid in the stomach to break down the proteins. But one wonders what the long term effect of sending partially broken down proteins through ones digestive system. Another cure we recommended after determining the persons problem was truly not high acid but low acid, was to recommend they take plant HCL (hydrocloric acid) and they can test it themselves. With a high protein meal at first take one see how it works for them then 2, and keep upping the amount until they learn what their system needs.
Another easy cure it to avoid eating heavy meals especially high protein meals at end of day when you are tired. It is the tiredness that causes the sphincter muscles to relax conserving energy that is the cause of acid reflux. So when one is tired and lays down to sleep the acid then can slosh out of the stomach into the esophagus, so they end up with what we call heart burn. Not of course tis the burning by ones acid in the stomach of the esophagus.
Sincerely Yours,
Falcon"
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