Acid Reflux and Apple Cider Vinegar Cures
Updated: 05/13/2008
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR READER FEEDBACK
201 YEA 11 NAY 2 MAYBE 1 WORKED TEMPORARILY
[YEA] 05/04/2006: Robert from NC writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar worked for me! About 2 years ago I had reflux for about 6 months waking in the middle of the night with acid in my throat near vomiting, I'm sure you know the drill ! Tried ACV, now I use it in all my salad dressings. I Buy store brand dressing, any variety you like, and SUPER [double the bottle oz] it up with Cayenne Pepper, ACV, and whatever other herbs & spices strike my fancy as I'm doing it. Makes twice as much dressing so it's cheaper [cheap Bob]. I have a salad with this supered up dressing most nights before supper. No more problems to date."Reply to this Feedback E-mail this Feedback Print this Feedback Back to Top
[NAY] 05/03/2006: Pamela from Tyngsboro, MA writes: "I was so hopeful that it would work but, it didn't I am disappointed because I don't like to be on medications for long periods of time. For the 1st five yrs. I took pepcid, tums etc. I took Prilosec for 6 yrs. now I am taking Nexium for 6 yrs. What else is there out there?"
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[YEA] 04/25/2006: Richard from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada writes: "HEY THIS WORKS FOR REAL!! NO JOKE!! get REAL Apple Cider Vinegar!! NOT THE PILLS! Liquid is better! Cured my gastritis."
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[YEA] 04/24/2006: Mark from Dubuque, Iowa writes: "I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM ACID REFLUX FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS NOW. STARTED OUT WITH THE HEARTBURN, THEN GOT TO THE POINT WERE I COULDNT SWALLOW FOOD WITHOUT FLUSHING IT DOWN WITH LOTS OF WATER.THE DOCTOR PUT ME ON PROTNIC THEN PREVICID,PRILESAC,AND FINALLY NEXIUM FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS.I HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS FOR HEART ATTACK LIKE SYMTOMS. THE RESULTS HAVE ALLWAYS BEEN THE SAME. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOUR HEART. THIS LAST TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL ON 4/18/06 THE DOCTOR TOLD ME TO DOUBLE UP ON THE NEXIUM. SO I WENT HOME AND DID SO.THAT NIGHT THE PAIN IN MY CHEST WAS WORSE THAN IT HAD EVER BEEN. THAT'S WHEN I GOT ON THE COMPUTER AND TYPED IN REFLUX. I FOUND THIS SITE AND AFTER READING ALL THE COMMENTS ON ACV, I FELT A SMALL RAY OF HOPE. I GOT UP THE NEXT DAY AND WENT TO THE HEALTH STORE AND BOUGHT A BOTTLE OF ACV. I WENT OUT TO MY TRUCK , OPENED IT, SMELT IT, AND THOUGHT THERE IS NO WAY I'M DRINKING THIS. AT THAT SAME TIME MY HEARTBURN WAS SO BAD I FIGURED I HAD NO CHOICE. I TOOK A SWIG OF ACV AND DRANK SOME ORANGE JUICE RIGHT AFTER. THE HEARTBURN GOT WORSE FOR A MINUTE OR SO, AND THEN JUST LIKE THAT IT WAS GONE, IT STAYED GONE FOR ALLMOST 5 HOURS. I WAS COMPLETLY STUNNED. IVE BEEN TAKING A TBLS 3 TIMES A DAY NOW FOR 3 DAYS AND I HAVENT FELT THIS GOOD IN YEARS.WHO EVER STARTED THIS WEB SITE SHOULD BE THANKED FOR ETERNITY. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR INPUT. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!"
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[YEA] 04/24/2006: Johnette from San Diego writes: "I ran across your website surfing the internet. After about 3 weeks of having stomachache pains up all nite I had a very bad episode where I thought I was having a heart attack. the pain was all in my back, I was having anxiety attacks and was diagnosed with Gastritis. I went to the ER and they put me on Pepcid AC and Maalox. I was taking that for about a week when I came across this website. It seems to help but I started to try the ACV 2 teaspoon twice a day with Organic Apple juice taste great and it seems to really be helping with the Acid Reflux. I can sleep through the nite I still have the pain alittle bit but nothing compared to what it use to be, I can handle it. I will continue to use ACV. Oh, and my complexion seems to be brighter too. Great Stuff! I love it, Thanks for the insight."
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[YEA] 04/22/2006: Brandon from Grand Rapids MI writes: "Amazing!! After visiting this site i instantly took the ACV. My grandmother was always preaching it But I never wanted to try the stuff. Well it just so happens I started suffering from Acid reflux and the doctors gave me all these drugs and none helped. ACV is the ticket. Thank God for this site."
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[YEA] 04/21/2006: Rosemarie from Worcestershire, UK writes: "I've been taking a number of prescription meds including aspirin for years for high blood pressure and under- active thyroid. The latter is the result of radium treatment for over-active thyroid and I believe agreeuing to that treatment is the biggest mistake I've ever made! Last year, in addition to all the other medication, I was prescribed anti-inflammatories and pain-killers after I suddenly developed osteoarthritis(?) in my lower spine and knees and, almost immediately, I had crippling indigestion and reflux which prevented me from sleeping. I became afraid too eat and The medication which was then prescribed to counter the effects of the anti-inflammatories and aspirin caused dreadful insomnia so sleeping became an even greater problem. I stopped taking the anti-inflammatories and was soon unable to walk despite spending a fortune on physiotherapy, osteopathy and acupuncture . Eventually, I returned to the anti-inflammatories because they took the edge off the pain in my knees and back and I was immediately back to square one with reflux etc. I'm so grateful for the night a search on Google led me to this site. I have to confess I just didn't believe ACV and honey would work but I had some in my kitchen cupboard so thought I may as well give it a try. Usually when woken with reflux and nausea I was awake for the night but on this occasion I was fast asleep within fifteen minutes. That was about four weeks ago and was the last time I was troubled. Since then I've taken a tbsp of ACV/Honey mixture three times a day before meals and my digestive problems, if not cured, are 100% controlled and my sleep is undisturbed. Although the jury's still out on my blood pressure and osteoarthritis, I believe both may well also be improving! Not quite sure if I'm using the correct ingredients but I use any brand of organic, runny honey together with unpasteurised, organic, cyder vinegar. Both are usually sold by the main grocers and by health-food stores across the UK. I am more grateful than I can say."
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[YEA] 04/18/2006: Laurie from Enfield, CT writes: "After 5 trips to the Emergency Room (with heart attack symptoms) and a weekend stay in the hospital (where they ruled everything out, but diagnosed nothing!), I was getting sick and tired of being sick and tired! I was pretty sure I hadn't become asthmatic and I indeed was at low-risk for heart disease, but you never know! An endless parade of physicians (with hands held out).. cardiologist, pulmonologist, gastroentologist, family doctors, and Physician Assistants with their prescriptions of Toporol-XL, aspirin, Albuterol, Advair, Prevacid, Zantac, Nexium, Prilosec, Zegerid (the mother of them all), Tums, Maalox, Gavascon! You name it, they had me on it... normally all at the same time. I knew this pain and suffering wasn't just in my head (which was what they begin to hint), although my stress level and feelings of anxiety were peaking. I seem to hit pay dirt finally with the Gastro specialist, and he ordered up some test and then took off on vacation for almost two weeks. So there I was sitting-overmedicated, vomiting, dizzy, unable to eat, drink(even water), sleep, breathe normally, walk any distance, or lift anything. Rapidly, I was becoming a nonfunctioning participate in the lives of my husband and kids. In the middle of the night, during one nasty episode, I dragged myself crying to the computer and sat down and typed in all my symptoms and info. The search engine brought up some similar case scenario and directed me to this site (earthclinic.com) where people were praising the "_______'s ACV with the Mother," and the almost unbelievable results they received from using it. Until the break of dawn, I read story after story... always harboring that well known saying "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't.", but at this point, I had nothing to lose (except my sanity!) That morning, I made the decision. I found some in the organic section of my local Shaw's Supermarket and raced home. I mixed 1 teaspoon in about 4 ounces of water and drank it down. Literally, in 15-20 minutes, I felt like doing cartwheels! How could this be! Over the next 24 hours, I stopped ALL medications and started using'it 3 times a day. I have not had another symptom since! In fact, for the first time in almost 10 years (since the birth of my first), I slept through the entire night (9 hours straight vs. waking every 2). I am elated! Of course, I will keep my appointment and have my endoscopy/ colonoscopy next week, when my doctor returns. Never once, did any doctor hint of a natural cure or relief from my symptoms. I can't wait to question him."
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[YEA] 04/14/2006: Linda from LaFollette Tennessee writes: "Read your web page about natural cures. After many different drugs I had tried and not had any relief so I tried your remedy. After reading several different comments from people who had done the vinegar I thought it made sense. I also read some other information on chewing gum helps create more saliva which adds more enzymes that aids digestion. With these 2 natural things I have had about 80 percent relief! YAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
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[YEA] 04/14/2006: Mike from Bellingham, WA writes: "I have suffered slightly from acid reflux at night over the years, had a very bad session New Years day this year. Went to doctor, he prescribed prilosec. Had 2 bad sessions in the next week, 1 during the day, undigested food sitting in the back of my throat. In desperation, I went out on the net and found the ACV & honey cure. I tried it and everything seemed to be going well, plus losing weight, etc. I still sleep through the night with no acid surprises, but I am experiencing an acid taste in my throat and mouth during the day, kind-of like a vapor. Also, the front area of my tongue, just behind the tip, feels burned most of the time. ACV & or honey will momentarily reduce the symptoms, but they come back fairly soon. Any suggestions?"
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[YEA] 04/09/2006: Susan from Huntington, NY writes: "Along with making my diet 80% alkaline and 20% acid, I went back to the apple cider vinegar. I read a book titled Alkalize or Die to get a list of food PH. It mentioned that the apple cider vinegar was alkaline. I went off all heartburn medication and after an afternoon bout of reflux I tried the apple cider vinegar... a tablespoon in a glass of water. Within a half hour I felt immediately better. It was definite proof it worked and I am thrilled."
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[NAY] 04/05/2006: Kayla writes: "here's the thing I tried ACV and to be quite honest my acid reflux hasn't gone anywhere but worse, I even tried drinking different brands and still to no avail the heaviness in my chest is still there and I feel more nauseated than ever more power to the folks who seem to be feeling better after they drink ACV with a glass of water..... but I haven't see the benifits work for me.... I even tried taking ACV to even lose weight and still I see absolutely no results... besides wouldn't ACV burn the lining of your esophagus/stomach if you drink after awhile (even though one drings the organic gentle version of ACV)...just my opinion...thanks for listening."
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[YEA] 04/02/2006: Pat from Galloway Township, NJ writes: "2 tbsp. Organic Apple cider vinegar - twice daily - at first used honey too & straw. Now use plain w/hot water & sip w/straw like a cup of tea. no sweetener anymore. Cured acid reflux, gerd, heartburn... and I think the gastritis but until I do another scope test all I know is no more stomach problems. 'How is it that vinegar which is acid... can cure acid problems in the body?? It doesn't make sense, but it works. Also I found when i take it -It kills my taste for sweets! so I'd have my sweets and then take the vinegar <smiles> Now I've decided to try using it for that too, to stop eating sweets. by taking it in place of sweets. to lose weight."
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[YEA] 03/30/2006: Margaret from West Sussex, England writes: "I started to take apple cider vinegar and honey 2 weeks ago. 5 days ago the heartburn which i have had for about 6 years has stopped."
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[YEA] 03/28/2006: Gwen from East Lansing, MI writes: "My doctor put me on nexium for acid reflux control and it only made my symptoms worse. I didn't think the lump in my throat would ever go away. I happened to see your web site and I tried the ACV treatment last night and I was actually able to sleep horizontal, instead of sitting up. I'm amazed. I did the baking soda mouth wash afterward to preserve my tooth enamel as well. This is something I will continue for the rest of my life. Over the years I have become disillusioned with traditional medicine and will continue to look for home remedies. Thank you so much for these posts."
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[YEA] 03/28/2006: Ann from Bmt, TX writes: "When I first had pain in my hands from arthritis I was 35. I read about ACV/honey as a drink, hot or cold, and drank it once a day. It helped, and I used it for quite a while. This was a home remedy for what used to be called rheumatism, and farmers mixed pure apple cider vinegar with mother into the mash for their cows to help them have healthy calves and easy births. There's a popular book out that talks about ACV for reflux, and other natural cures that has good information. I've been drinking pure cranberry juice with spring water several times a day for a year, and after a month I had no reflux at all, and begin sleeping all night for the first time in a long time. I believe the acid in any natural pure juice is good for digestion, but the natural AVC is good for a lot of other things, balancing the ph in the system. Great web site, thanks."
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[YEA] 03/27/2006: Mary from Clio, MI writes: "No more tums for me... ACV has cured my acid reflux after taking it for a month... It is so nice to not to burp up the acid and not having the dry cough that comes after ... Thanks so much for the advice."
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[YEA] 03/27/2006: Nancy from Higginsville, Mo writes: "After 15 years on Prevacid, I stumbled onto this web site. It has now been 2 weeks and I have not taken a pill. I take 1 T before each meal. If I feel bad after eating, which has been only twice, I take another Tablespoon."
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[YEA] 03/26/2006: Mark from Fairbanks, Alaska writes: "I took Tums for years, then aciphex for 6 years now. Aciphex worked for 5 of the 6 years. Now the reflux is back. Just started the ACV a few days ago. Seems to help some. I think I need to get with it with my diet. The coffee is a bad habit and I know it is a big part of the problem. So is alcohol..in any form. Interesting.. had to fast for a day for a EGD, and had no reflux problem while fasting."
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[YEA] 03/22/2006: Monica from Lawrenceville, GA writes: "Thank goodness I located your site - quite accidentally. I read the messages. My eyes bugged open and I said I would try it. It worked. Now I don't want to go a day without it. I also just had a colonoscopy and I was clean and clear! I feel this also helped the results. I hope my cholesterol is going to lower as well, and lose weight with this cheap and wonderful solution to so many health problems. No more prescriptions to destroy my body. Thank the Good God."
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[YEA] 03/16/2006: Dennis from Hudson, MA writes: "Hi, I have had acid reflux for the past 30 years. Tried all the drugs that they could supply. All the while using over the counter drugs too. I have been on Nexium for the past 43 1/2 yrs, and about a year and a half ago, I started with heart palpitations and hot flash/sweats, breathing trouble, coughing and throwing up, etc. Many tests later, everything seemed fine. Stopped the Nexium and after 3 weeks, all my symptoms are gone, but the acid reflux came back and strong! ACV has worked for me. Thanks and feeling much healthier."
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[YEA] 03/10/2006: Jillian from Richlands NC writes: "I did not actually hear about this remedy on this site but have tried the ACV out of pure desperation to cure heartburn and I am a firm believer! I had heartburn for weeks, chewed up an entire large bottle of antacids to no avail. I took 1 tbsp of vinegar and before the awful taste was out of my mouth my heartburn was GONE! It did not return for many months and I repeated the ACV dose. It's been a year and a half and I've had 4 doses of the ACV and it does such a great job removing the heartburn pain!"
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[YEA] 03/05/2006: Douglas from Cleveland, OH writes: "I'tried Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) for my very painful throat and was pleased at the result (after the initial 2 minute breaking period). I believe it is the production of saliva and mucus that it enhances that is actually at work. I have supported this theory by using other astringic liquids; Listerine (gargle), orange juice and they work also. I now actively promote swallowing of saliva whenever possible. I have also started the old tradition of taking a walk after meals which seems to help the digestion. The concentration of ACV that I take is very small, just enough to promote mucus formation. Try other fruit juices and see if they work for you. Oh, and don't sit still for too long!"
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[YEA] 03/03/2006: Angie from Lake Charles, LA writes: "I've always believed in home remedies so I decided to search acid reflux home remedy. After all the positive feedback, I had to run out to health food store and purchase a bottle. I can most certainly say IT WORKS and almost immediately. I recently started having chest pains and trouble digesting food, it felt like it was stuck in my throat. I am blessed to have found this site, I know my guardian angel directed me right to it! Thanks."
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[YEA] 03/03/2006: Brian from Pinellas Park, FL writes: "I've been mixing up the remedy for Acid Reflux with includes 12 oz. of light apple juice from the supermarket and 2 tbl spoons of cheap apple cider vinegar. I haven't taken a pill in two days now. It worked immediately for me. I had a very severe case before I found this cure and I wish I'd found it sooner!"
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[YEA] 03/01/2006: Greg from NYC writes: "Started apple cider vinegar yesterday, I didn't take my protonix today and my throat is not burning and my meals are digesting well. I have been taking 40mg of protonix a day for about a year and have become addicted to them. Without protonix my throat gets all irritated and I get heart burn. I started taking zantac and it worked real well but a doc recommended protonix and gave me a 1 week sample. I think the sample made my GERD way worse and I became addicted to protonix and was not able to stop taking them or it felt like acid was shooting up my throat. I hope this method works as the other times I quit protonix cold turkey like this I suffered greatly. My mom said her uncle always said apple cider vinegar was great for you to take daily and is amazed I found this on the net."
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[YEA] 02/27/2006: Amber from Lansing MI writes: "I was prescribed to Nexium, but due to insufficient funds, being a full time student, and working 2 fulltime jobs at odd hours, I couldn't fill my prescription. My grandmother, who is a nurse and has the same ailments was prescribed to nexium and told me one day that she would give me one to see if it helped me. Her friend happened to over hear her and told me that she was addicted to nexium, that it cured her stomach from acid reflux, but she was paying 70$ a month for it, she told me about apple cider vinegar and told me to try it. Since sticking to this for 4 weeks straight now, I have only had the pain in my stomach once, and it was very mild (most of the time before it was such an intense pain I would keel over)... Yes, getting over the taste is one thing with apple cider vinegar, but it saved me from being in pain 24/7."
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[YEA] 02/23/2006: Susie from \'Mineola, New York writes: "I have been suffering from GERD for a few months now and was up to 30mg of Prevacid, which has not been working. The symptom is constant coughing all day and I had to watch everything I ate. My sister told me about ACV, how she took it when she felt like she was having a heart attack from a reflux episode and it went completely away. I bought a bottle and took a tablespoon with a glass of water with a meal, sipped it slowly. At first the coughing got worse for a few minutes and then my coughing went completely away. It's been two days and I have been eating everything I like again, and in larger amounts. I am weaning myself from the Prevacid, only took 15mg today, and have been drinking the vinegar with my meals. I feel a lot better and my coughing is greatly diminished. I didn't think it would work, but it does."
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[YEA] 02/22/2006: Marilyn from Lansing, MI writes: "I'have had Acid Reflux/Gerd and a history of Ulcerative Colitis and Gastric Ulcers for over 10 years. I just went through my 5th Endoscopy last week and will have my 7th colonoscopy next week. I currently have 2 ulcers that are healing. I am in constant pain from the back of my throat down to my gut with belching and food retching. I have taken just about every pill that a doctor can prescribe for these conditions, from Prevacid to Protonix, to Nexium, but can't seem to get full relief. If I eat anything with fiber like raw vegetables, or whole grains or any carbs, I am in utter misery for hours - as many as 8 hours later I am retching up acid. I just found your site today out of desperation. I tried the vinegar trick and already the belching has subsided and the throat isn't so constricted. I hope it continues to give me relief even though it sounds ludicrous to add acid to acid. I thank you for the info and will continue to visit this website daily."
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[YEA] 02/20/2006: Karen from Long Beach, CA writes: "Thank you for being here! What a relief to know natural remedies do work. It's a shame physicians and pharmaceutical companies can't "work with us" (the patients) instead of trying to use us to make money for themselves. I guess that's what being ignorant (lacking knowledge) is all about. If you don't research answers for yourself, you may remain ignorant and get taken advantage of. Thank you, thank you."
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[YEA] 02/08/2006: Amy writes: "This website is very informative and quite helpful! I have been taking Nexium on and off for about 4 years now. For this past year, I had been taking 3 each morning, one hour before I ate (I had ulcers on my esophagus!!). It was working for a bit, but recently stopped working all together. Over time, these meds are not good to take because they can actually produce other stomach problems like excessive bile. This can also damage the esophagus. Therefore, after searching for natural remedies for acid reflux, I found this site. I have been drinking two tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar, organic or course, 3 times a day. I find that I still have a little acid, but it is much better. I also notice that my skin is looking better also. There are so many benefits from Apple Cider Vinegar. Hey, it can't hurt. It is all natural. If it helps to keep the acid away, then we will be all set. THANKS to this website, and all of the viewers helpful comments. Please keep it up!"
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[YEA] 02/08/2006: Ainsley from NY writes: "It works! It works! First after taking the apple cider the acid reflux increases for about 1 minute, then eventually the pain leaves."
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[YEA] 02/08/2006: Donna from Atlanta, GA writes: "Apple cider vinegar as a cure for acid reflux is a miracle. I've had reflux for years and have tried everything, you name it. My sister told me about ACV. It worked within 10 minutes. What a blessing. To hell with those greedy pharmaceutical companies. They should be ashamed of themselves."
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[YEA] 02/06/2006: Carol from Jacksonville, FL writes: "ACV cured reflux x 6 years ...arthritis....mental health. I am going to share something with you that I recently discovered. I'm sending this to everyone I can think of who may have or have family members (husbands, mothers, fathers, etc) who have issues with arthritis or indigestion. Please read to the end.
I've been taking a generic Prilosec (antacid) daily for the last 6 years or so at about $39/3 month supply. Whenever I ask the doctor if I can discontinue - he says if you have acid reflux, you will just have to keep taking it. And when I miss a dose, I'm miserable. Well, I'm pretty suspicious of that drug as I think it's contributing to some health problems I have and I've never felt comfortable taking it all this time. Finally, I read where you shouldn't take that for more than 6-8 weeks as it can cause absorption issues (i.e., calcium, iron, etc.) which has caused me some issues in the last few years. So. I took the brave step and stopped the medication a week ago.
RAGING HEARTBURN - like a firebreathing dragon - a boiling volcano. Nothing helped and I mean nothing. Someone mentioned to me that when they get heartburn, they take apple cider vinegar. So I took a swig one day and although it worsened things for about a minute, the reflux stayed away all night. So I researched it. The websites advise to take organic apple cider vinegar with the "mother" in it and suggested mixing it with raw, organic honey. So - off to the healthfood store. I took 2 tsp mixed with a little warm water and mixed in some honey and swigged it down the other night when I was having issues trying to sleep with heartburn. Heartburn gone - I slept all night for the first time in years. And I woke up with a feeling of euphoria - well being and an unusual feeling of peace. I'm not sure how to describe it. No joint pain - no stiffness and no heartburn all day. So I'm thinking this surely could not be from the vinegar??? After researching websites I find that others are having similar experiences. I'm just amazed. Supposedly, this drink twice a day cures: arthritis, acid reflux , allergies, sinus and a whole list of things. It is considered a health drink and has cleansing properties. Today I had a big spicy italian meal and had no issues after. If you try nothing else, try this.
2 issues to be aware of:
1. drinking vinegar can strip the enamel off your teeth so take precautions. Either use a straw when drinking all the way to the back of the throat or swish with baking soda and water really well just after. I also brush with baking soda (lightly) after. Don't take the recommendation of making a big glass and sipping on it all day. Take small amount of water and swig it down.
2. don't get regular apple cider vinegar - it is too acidic and will GIVE you heartburn. Get'ACV in the health food store. You don't really need the honey I find - but it you have allergies and you buy raw organic LOCAL honey - it will be beneficial to you.
This is the best thing since glucosamine. I sleep all night now and wake up feeling wonderful. And my cheeks are suddenly rosy!. (I'm not kidding). I also read where it seems to dissolve bony growths forming in joints. And guess what? You guessed it. It helps with weight loss and dissolving fat. (I can't attest to that yet) Try it! Tell your friends and families who might be having arthritis or indigestion issues."
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[YEA] 02/06/2006: Bonita from Los Angeles, CA writes: "I had a cold/bronchitis for a few weeks, and then developed a severe case of acid reflux on top of that. I had a violent, persistent and productive cough, lost my voice, and was exhausted because I couldn't sleep because of the coughing. I started taking Prilosec OTC but it didn't help. Out of desperation, I tried taking some Apple Cider Vinegar after finding this site. I had immediate improvement the night I took it and was finally able to get some rest. I continued taking it once in morning and once at night, and now I'm not coughing at all and the reflux is gone. I'll be honest, it didn't feel very pleasant going down, but a few minutes after I took the first dose, I noticed improvement. Thanks to everyone who said it worked and mentioned how much and how often they took it."
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[YEA] 02/02/2006: Kwana from Memphis writes: "HI,three months ago I found out I have acid reflux. They prescribed me nexium, I couldn't afford it so a coworker advise me to use applecider vinegar for my reflux. Now I have problems when I get stress but otherwise it helps me. Thank god for applecider vinegar and for this web site. P.S. now I use both items."
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[YEA] 01/30/2006: Zsean from Newark, DE writes: "Hi: my company just changed insurance plans for prescriptions. I have been taking nexium for 2.5 years and the insurance company now used will not provide me with my nexium. They have now become my doctors telling me what to take first and supposedly have levels towards nexium. This overrides the doctor authority on prescribing medication. I came across this site and I am so glad that someone placed this out there. GOD BLESS YOU. This is amazing. I do not feel pain or tired. I want to say THANK YOU!"
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[YEA] 01/30/2006: Bob from Tuscon, AZ writes: "I have had some digestive issues for a while. Apple Cider Vinegar has helped significantly. I am not sure why it has helped, but I am glad I gave it a chance."
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[YEA] 01/28/2006: Joyce from Reeds Spring, MO writes: "I read about vinegar for acid reflux in a book and am occasionally bothered by this condition. I tried just swallowing a teaspoon on apple cider vinegar and low and behold. It worked. I was told that vinegar neutralizes acid and acid reflux is caused by too much acid in the stomach. So soon we get old. So late we get smart."
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[YEA] 01/26/2006: Fernando from Fort Myers, Florida writes: "I suffered from acid reflux for TOOOO many years I'm 54 now, my cousin told me about your website and the cure with vinegar, after eating some prunes my pain started all over and I decided to try vinegar, IT'S WONDERFUL it works. Prilozec was not working anymore not effective at all, started taking twice a day and did not respond as planned. Today after only 4 days I decided to stop the medication and continue with vinegar. Thanks to all who made this possible. Best regards, Fernando."
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[YEA] 01/25/2006: Gary from Melboune, Australia writes: "I have suffered from reflux for years and heard about apple cider vinegar so thought I'd give it a try. My wife bought some home and I was actually suffering severe pain from reflux when she arrived. 2 teaspoons later and I am sitting here completely cured. Thankyou sooooo much!"
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[YEA] 01/21/2006: Daniel from Phoenix, AZ writes: "my voice left me and i went to get it checked out and the specialist said nothing was wrong with my vocal cords. he diagnosed me with reflux. i took prevacid but it didn't help. my homie found this site for me and a few minutes ago i tried some apple cider vinegar. my voice has been gone for 3 months. i hope these tips help because i feel like im at the end of it all. i'll keep everyone posted on if the vinegar helped."
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[YEA] 01/19/2006: Liz from Madison, WI writes: "I'was diagnosed last year with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. When I started taking synthroid I started getting severe chest pains. I called 911, went to the hospital and had several tests done to no avail. My chest continued to hurt so bad, it felt like I had an elephant sitting on me. I went back to several doctors with no luck. I never had any acid reflux type symptoms in my life. I am 50 yrs old, work out, run marathons, and not over weight. I eat extremely healthy etc, etc, etc. Then I read that having a hypothyroid disorder like hashimotos can cause acid reflux because it weakens the valve that can let acid get back into your esophagus. Well, to make a long story short, apple cider vinegar worked unbelievable. I was grabbing my chest in so much pain on such a regular basis that doctors almost had me convinced I was having panic attacks and needed to see a psychiatrist. I knew it was not panic nor stress because I have a good life, but when a doctor can't figure out what is wrong they seem to want to pass you off to a shrink as soon as possible. Thank you so much for this web site and saving my life. I use apple cider vinegar, 2tbs mixed in water every night. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you."
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[YEA] 01/16/2006: Kathy from Olathe, KS writes: "I had heartburn for about 2-3 years. I took all sorts of acid reflux medicine. I came to know thru this web site that Apple Cider Venegar helps to prevent heartburn. I went to Organic Store and bought _______ Apple Cider Venegar with mother. Started taking 3 tablespoons 3 times a day. It has been a month now and I have not taken any acid reflux medicine. I tried all food from italian, mexican, indian, chinese, Greek and all sorts of cake, pie, cream or any thing you name it that might reflux did not give me any heartburn. I am very glad that ACV is working so fine."
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[YEA] 01/16/2006: Randy from BC, Canada writes: "I have not tried apple cider vinegar, but I have used normal vinegar, and it stopped my acid reflux for weeks. I also have a theory about why vinegar works. Whatever produces the acid in a persons stomach, for some reason, unknown to me, decides that a persons stomach needs more acid, so it produces more. I think when you add vinegar to your stomach, the thing in your stomach will stop producing acid because it knows that you are getting it somewhere else ... just a theory..."
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[YEA] 01/14/2006: John from Spring City writes: "I have suffered from Acid reflux for about 8 years. I have had several episodes that made me sit straight up in bed with spasms and tightness in my chest. My heart rate would even increase but that was probably anxiety over thinking I was having a heart attack. The last attack I had lasted about 12 hours so I went to the Doctor. She scheduled me to see a cardiologist who prescribed a stress test, EKG and a CAT scan to rule out heart problems. All the tests came out normal. Having heard some many different people talking about this screwy cure for acid reflux involving apple cider vinegar I decided to give it a try. You can say i'm full of it if you want but it works! Forget the Tums and Nexium and previcid because you won't need them and you'll save a lot of money. I won't lie to you, right after you drink the ACV your heartburn will get worse for about 20 minutes but after that you'll be jumping for joy and praising God...it really is a miracle cure. I take a half of a shot glass once in the morning and once at night and I'm reflux free. I still feel some slight spasms but even they are subsiding. I could go on and on but I'll leave you with this...just try a couple of teaspoons the next time you feel the acid rising and see if I am wrong."
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[YEA] 01/14/2006: Jason from Rochester, NY writes: "I had an extreme attack of reflux, to me anyway. I mean it burned from the middle of my chest, all the way up my throat halfway! And the pressure was uncomfortable. I downed 5 exta strength Tums...that didn't work. I took one of my wife's protonix...didn't work. So I searched under natural cure for acid reflux. your site came up after a few sales sites. So I tried ACV, and as I'm writing this, the pain and weirdness is going away slowly...a little. It's definitely not as bad."
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[YEA] 01/13/2006: Matthew from Fayetteville, AR writes: "Just wanted to say a huge thank you to this site for recommending ACV. I must confess I was sceptical and didn't believe it would work. All I can say to anyone reading this is give it a try - no-one on this site has a vested interest in reccomending this - nobody makes money from the reccomendation - I believe these are (like mine) genuine experiences. I have had problems with my throat for over a year and a half. Been to numerous doctors - camera's down my throat etc - all to no avail. I was prescribed acid reducrs several times - but they made no difference so I stopped taking them after 2/3 days. I didn't believe it was acid reflux as I had no heartburn or indigestion. Just a feeling of a lump in my throat, an occasional burning sensation in my neck & all around my throat, tingling and just a permenant uncomfortable feeling - for over a year and half. Before xmas it got worse & I went to another Doctor who gave me loads of free samples of Aciphex. Started taking them on Xmas day & far from fixing my throat - I started to GET heartburn & indigestion. For 6 days it was dreadful - stopped taking the pills - but everything continued. Then I found this website - bought ACV & literally with the first dose - the heartburn went. I have been taking it now for four days & my throat is totally normal. I no longer have a cough in bed (which I think now could have been the acid reflux) and sleep soundly. It really is amazing. I never had really bad heartburn - just my throat - but now even that has gone and I feel I can start feeling normal again. I will stay on ACV for the forseeable future as frankly I have no issues taking it. Funnily enough when I think back in life I have always enjoyed vinegar - as a kid I used to drink it neat - maybe my body was telling me something!!!"
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[YEA] 01/13/2006: Mike from Rockville, Indiana writes: "I am always skeptical of folk cures but after several days with bouts of heartburn and several nights of acid reflux I tried a straight shot of plain white vinegar. It felt hot going down and at first I felt worse but after a minute or two I began to feel much better. I now dilute the vinegar with three or four parts water and add a little raspberry flavored syrup to make it more palatable. I have had good consistent results after drinking a couple of ounces once or twice a day. Apparently the secret to controlling acid reflux is more complicated than simply reducing the acid - some kind of pH balance must be coming into play. I can not believe the medical and pharmaceutical aren't aware of this inexpensive treatment that seems to work for most sufferers."
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[YEA] 01/13/2006: Rhonda from Dardanelle, AR writes: "After numerous doctor and ER visits and many tests for asthma-like symptoms, passing out feelling, sinus problems, tinnitus, then taking Nexium, Reglan, Prevacid, Zyrtec, Pepcid Complete and anything you can possibly think of, I had just about given up with doctors and medicine for acid reflux. Then I found this website and decided to try the apple cider vinegar and water. What a blessing! After five days, I am truly amazed. I feel ten times better than I did this time last week and I can actually hear without the ringing in my ears. Acid reflux can be a nightmare and can cause many strange symptoms to the human body. I am a 42 year old female and this has been an ongoing problem for over four years. My father lived to be 89 years old and took ACV almost every day of his life. He was a very wise man and I really think he was on to something."
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[YEA] 01/13/2006: Loo from Singapore writes: "hi everybody, apple cider really solve my acid stomach acid problem immedately. Million tks, earth clinic."
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[YEA] 01/12/2006: Teresa from Spartanburg, SC writes: "over a year ago i was diagnosed with severe larynx acid reflux.it was causing sores on my vocal box,chronic coughing, post nasal drip,& etc. i was prescribed prilosec, it helped some but then it stopped working. then i was prescribed nexium which also helped some for awhile then stopped. so then i was prescribed nexium in the morning and zantac150 at night but of course this also stopped working i started taking organic apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons at night and i am completely off of all the prescriptions i was put on. and it works better than any of the other ever did.plus my sinuses have cleared up,no more coughing,no voice loss, and as an extra plus no more hot flashes at night."
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[YEA] 01/11/2006: Donna from Tulsa, OK writes: "I recently started the raw apple cider vinegar and raw honey treatment. It has helped my bloating and reflux, but I see so many variations of dosage. Currently, I mix 2 tsp acv & 2 tsp honey in 8 oz. of distilled water. I use _______'s raw ACV with 'the mother'. I do not buy pasteurized acv because the raw is supposed to have more health benefits. I drink one glass first thing in the morning and one at bedtime. I still have stomach problems but the acv does help. I am now going to stop taking the Zelnorm, I already quit taking Protonix. I'm tired of popping pills and acv seems to be my remedy."
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[YEA] 01/11/2006: Virigina from Wells, ME writes: "In August I started having a really bad cough. At first they told me it was bronchitis and treated me for that and asthma. I have been to two specialists and had a bunch of tests. I have had acid reflux for quite awhile, and been on Protonix. And the doctors said, well it could be the acid reflux. I couldn't even carry on a conversation for very long without coughing. I was sleeping with 4 pillows and ending up on the couch about 2 in the morning because I couldn't stop Coughing. I went for an allergy test, and I'm not allergic to anything. I told the doctor that I was really getting concerned because now my voice was raspy. He put a tube down my nose and said my vocal cords were red and that it was the Acid reflux. He had me take the protonix twice a day. But I was still coughing. A few weeks ago a friend of mine told me her daughter discovered vinegar for her acid reflux. I started taking 3 tablespoons after each meal. My cough is gone. I'm sleeping all night and am down to three pillows!! I'm not sure if it should be 3 tablespoons after each meal, so if anyone has the correct receipe could you please give it to me."
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[YEA] 01/10/2006: Amber from Milwaukee, WI writes: "The Vinegar helped me so much, I have suffered from AR for at least 6 years & now my stomach feels so good. I can eat my favorite things again like my moms home made Fudge & I love cashews too. I heard some guy in an infomercial talking about his book on natural cures & he mentioned it. I asked my aunt if she knew anything about it so we went to the store to buy some at first it burned so bad, probably because of the burns from my acid in my esophagus. Within a few minutes I felt so much better & now my stomach feels good all the time & I've only taken it for about 2 weeks. The GERD was keeping me up at nights, I lost my voice several times & of course theres the awful Vurps that if someone notices you have to pretend you didn't do. Because no one wants to hear that your foods coming back up on you. It's simply amazing how well it works. Although I don't know if I'll ever be used to the taste. I am once again getting used to eating food I actually enjoy."
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[YEA] 01/09/2006: Femi from Glendale Heights, IL writes: "Thanks a lot for those you created this site and posted their experience. There is no word to describe my thanks to them. I was suffering from acid reflux for almost 4 months now. I had seen 4 doctors so far for this problem nobody could give me def. cure. ACV was the solution for it. I keep burping thru out the day. After taking ACV its all gone now. But I have a question for those who posted, for how long I should take ACV for Acid reflux to cure completely?"
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[YEA] 01/09/2006: Dot from Haverhill , MA writes: "ACV cured my acid reflux as soon as I took my first dose with grape juice. I've been taking PRILOSEC for a year and it wasn't working anymore. I found this site and am so relieved to have a good nights sleep.Thanks so much Earth Clinic for the info."
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[YEA] 01/08/2006: Teri from Wisconsin Dells WI writes: "Thank you thank you!!! I've had bad heartburn for years now.. my boyfriend kept telling me about this vinegar cure he'd heard about.. he found this site and showed it to me.. I was sooo desperate that i finally decided to try a teaspoon full of apple cider vinegar.. WOW!!! it worked in minutes. I felt the heartburn go away and could burp again without feeling any burning! thanks again!! an I can only say to anyone thinking about trying this.. just take a teaspoon full.. it works and you have nothing to lose!!"
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[YEA] 12/27/2005: Wayne from Cooper writes: "I have been on vinegar and honey for about four days and I can see a big difference in my acid reflux. I also eat slices of Red Delicious apples a few times a day. Thanks for your articles."
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[YEA] 12/05/2005: Perry from Phoenix, Arizona writes: "Here's my story if anybody cares to read it. Labor Day 2005 my wife and I were watching TV and all of a sudden I was having chest pains really bad. i told my wife she was going to have to take me to the hospital. She had to get her clothes on and by the time she changed her clothes and said lets go I told her I didn't think I could make it so she called 911 and they were here in about 3 minutes. They treated me like I was having a heart attack. Baby aspirin, nitro etc.and I thought I was too. They took me to the hospital in the ambulance after treating me at home for about 45 minutes and I was there for 3 days and had all kinds of tests run. The next day after all those tests they told me to go home because they couldn't find anything wrong with my heart.The total bill was over $15,000.00. My primary Dr. told me he thought it was acid reflux and gave me a prescription for prevacid that cost $134.00 and I refused to get it filled. I came home and got on the internet and googled acid reflux and found this site and started using apple cider everytime I felt a 100 lb grandchild sitting on my chest (or that's what it felt like). In just a couple of minutes after taking a teaspoon of apple cider vingar straight the pain was gone. And it has worked everytime since. THANKS FOR THIS WEB PAGE AND ALL THE INFO FOUND HERE. Perry from Phoenix"
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[YEA] 12/04/2005: Janie from Plains, PA writes: "I thought I was having a heart attack at work the other night-I had chest pain and back pain but found out through all kinds of testing that it was just acid reflux. I was prescribed Nexium --it just didn't work for me too long--I would wake up every morning with pressure in my throat.I work nights and would have chest pain and a constant kind of pressure in my throat every night while at work around midnight,(no burning, but pain) I looked on line for a natural cure and found this site. Through advice of my friend I use 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with grape juice. It has been two weeks now and I haven't had an episode of pain. I also don't watch my diet and I can't believe it. They laugh at me at work because I have a shot glass next to my vinegar and I mix it with grapejuice. I am not laughing because it works and it is sure alot cheaper than buying Nexium. Thanks so much for the cure."
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[YEA] 12/01/2005: Sammy from Newport, Tennessee writes: "I am a 15 year old male and I was diagnosed with acid reflux three years ago I didn't pay much attiontion to it until it started hurting really bad, infact it hurted so bad it effected my school work, and homework. Eventually I couldn't handle it no longer so I went to the doctor. now here I am. The docters have given me everything known to treat acid reflux. However, the doctrs never did give me any thing "natural" simply because it would damage the profitts of these large multibillion dollar corporations. Well, as a courius young man I am, I went to Google and typed in Acid Reflux Natural Cures and after a few minutes of searching I stumbled upon this sight. Luckly my grandmother was just about to go to the local food store so I asked her to pick me up some Apple Cider Vinegar, she asked "why?" and I explained. After the 15 seconds of explaining she finally said acid reflux was effecting her also. About three hours later she came back with a gallon of apple cider vinegar. Since then I have been putting two tablespoons inside a 8 ounce cup and I quickly gulp it down. Acid Reflux has yet to bother me or grandmother since the discovery of this sight. THANK YOU!!!!!!!"
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[YEA] 11/25/2005: Nancy from Germantown, WI writes: "I've been suffering with serious reflux/heartburn for months now. It was mild for several years, but has now progressed. The ACV has worked wonders. I've stopped the prescription Protonix completely. It's been 5 days and when I feel a bout coming on I take 2 T. in 8 oz. water and within a minute or so the intense burn subsides. My stomach does feel a bit sour for about 10-15 minutes after drinking it, but it passes and then I feel great. Truly amazing. I've only had 1 episode of heartburn in those 5 days."
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[YEA] 09/02/2005: Julio from Riverside,California writes: "Dear friends: I was suffering of acid reflux for months, the doctors game me prevacid,the reflux got worse and gave me a horrible diarrhea.I took acv and after two days it was gone, now i add two tbs of liquid chlorophyl to the drink. I feel just peachy. thank you."
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[YEA] Rick Anderson writes: "I'm overweight and often have acid reflux problems. A high-protein/low carb diet definitely works for me in alleviating this acid.... but when I'm bad (eating too late at night or eating too much pastry) I have found that a small glass of apple cider vinegar and water, gulped down, momentarily makes the burning in my esophagus worse--- but then seems to completely get rid of the acid condition. I've tried this several times and each time the results were the same. Rolaids work by neutralizing acid; does vinegar really work by adding more? I don't know, but it does work! One more anecdote: I told someone at my job about it, and she said her grandmother used to swear by it, too: a swig of vinegar helped acid indigestion. She also told me that in the "old days" people would swig some vinegar to see if they had strep throat-- if it burned like hell when it hit the back of the throat, they had it! I would imagine that the acid in the vinegar helped treat the strep, too."
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