Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda Tonic for Acid Reflux

Great site and very useful information! I've had chronic Acid reflux for years, due to a hietal hernia. I've been on Aciphex, Nexium, Prilosec and just about every other "medicine" you can think of. The ACV and Baking soda goes down kind of nasty, but works like a champ! My question is: the idea of the ACV and such is to balance the body's Ph, right? I believe I'm nearing the proper levels at this point, as I feel better, but how do you test the body's Ph to know when I've got the acid/alkaline levels to the correct balance? Is there a problem if you go too far? Thanks! Lorne

I have suffered with abdominal pain in my sternum area for the past 2 years or more. Finally the pain got so bad, I went to see a gastroenterologist to diagnose my condition. I figured it was an ulcer, but my endoscopy procedure showed that I was suffering from a hiatal hernia as a result of acid reflux. I was prescribed Prevacid to be taken for several months. I traced my problem back to having taken a hefty amount of ibuprofen from past sports injuries and knee surgery. I play basketball for exercise twice a week and wake up every morning with painful, stiff knees. Had I been aware of the negative results of anti-inflamatory drugs years ago, I never would have taken them. Anyway, after reading about the negative side effects of taking chemical drugs for acid reflux, I started praying and searching the web for natural remedies. I came across Ted's Apple Cider Vinegar & Baking soda remedy and have been on it for 3days now. It works great and quickly to relieve the pain of my acid reflux and to my surprise, after my first day of taking the remedy, my stiff, sore knees have been relieved. I played basketball 2days ago and had very minimal soreness and stiffness in my knees the next morning. I was able to climb the stairs in my house with no problem for the the first time in months. During my doctor's visits over the last few months, it has been discovered that my blood pressure is at pre-hypertension levels (138/88). I read several testimonials that users of the ACV remedy have experienced lowered blood pressure and cholesterol levels. I am anxious to have my blood pressure checked again to see if I am experiencing the same results. Hey, the acid reflux is getting under control and my knees don't ache and aren't stiff anymore. 2 down, 1 to go (blood pressure). It amazes me that I was able to come across one solution for all three of my conditions. I believe God directed me to this site for a reason. I will report back about my blood pressure once I get my next reading. Great stuff!!

I'm in my last semester of college and have been dealing with Acid Reflux for some time. I originally thought it was just my body being mad at the amount of alcohol being consumed. When my Acid Reflux started becoming unbearable I completely quit drinking but still my problem continued to worsen. I woke up this morning at 3 with classes at 8 with the most intense flare of acid reflux thus far. I found this site and read about the ACV and baking soda remedy and immediately drove to Wal-Mart and purchased the ingredients. It's about 5 minutes after drinking the mixture and I no longer have any pains. It worked wonderfully and will go through with all instructions of using this remedy. My only question is if anyone knows of a website I can find that lists meals and foods that someone dealing with this condition can eat. I'm having problems finding food that settle with my stomach and would appreciate any feedback.

The ACV remedy using 1/2tsp of Baking Soda, 2 tbsp of ACV and 4 oz of water does a great job of relieving the acid reflux I was suffering from. At first I was a little skeptical but it works...and works quickly. Additionally, when I can't use it, a Granny Smith apple helps relieve it but not as good. I was on Protonix for almost a year prior to trying ACV, this is a much better solution. I have recommended the site and remedy to many others. Side effect or coincidence? I noticed about 2 weeks after taking ACV that the pain I have had in my knees (had about 2yrs) was also relieved. I had been suffering with pain in my knees every evening to the point I had put a 'neck' pillow under them to help relieve it by slightly bending them...not any longer!:) Thanks Ted!!!

In April I was diagnosed with acid reflux. In May I went to my GYN because I missed my menses for no reason for the first time in 25 yrs. my menses started when i was 15 yrs old. i am now 40 yrs old married with 2 kids.3 and 7yrs old.I went to my gyn and he said i had a 7 cm fibroid on the left of my uterus and 5cm ovarian cyst on my right ovary. I also had a tilted uterus which i already knew about diagnosed 8 yrs ago by him because sex became uncomforbable to me sometimes.I was reflux problems and given protonix by a specialist. came across this website looking for a natural rememdy to cure my acid reflux. tried Ted's acv cure with baking soda and it for 2 week 3times a day with the 2 days off. sex was comfortable, my menses showed up, my acid reflux disappeared.especially the feel of a lump in my throat. my hay fever problems cleared up ( no post nasal drip in weeks, no constant hoarseness. I went to my gyn appt friday and was told my ovarian cyst was gone, uterus was no longer titled and my fibroid had shrunk to down to 1 or 2 cm..my gyn kept looking at my chart RE-reading his notes from my last appt a month ago.. UNBELIEVABLE!!! I FEEL SOOO MUCH BETTER OVERALL..ALSO I LOST 6LBS (with no effort at all) now that was a nice surprise..Thank GOD for this website and ACV..

Skeptic Proven Wrong -- Apple Cider Vinergar CURES Acid Reflux Symptoms! Kudos to Ted! His straight up formula worked .... when nothing else did, including Prilosac, antacids, water, etc. The formula: 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon generic baking soda, and a teaspoon or more of honey in 8 ozs of water.

When: Every morning, and most evenings.

How often: 5 times a week for 3 weeks.

The result? Absolutely all symptoms GONE!

I had a lump in my throat, a feeling of heaviness and heartburn in my stomach and lower esophagus, belching and gas. ALL GONE!

All natural remedy, so cheap it was almost free, and it truly works!

Thank you so much, Ted, and everyone who ever contributed to this knowledge and treatment.

Hi Just want to report I have been suffering from the effects of terrible acid reflux and an ulcer for years now until I discovered this site. I would be up all night vomiting 20 or 30 times and ended up in the ER several times a year. I have been to numerous doctors and have taken all kinds of drugs with nothing working. Who would think something as simple as ACV would cure me! I also test my PH every day as per Ted's advice. I have been using ACV. baking soda, and collidal minerals mixed with apple juice and filtered water 5 days a week. I feel so good! Thank You So Much, Marguerite

Hi. I became a skate skiing junkie last winter and was taking quite a bit of ibuprofen for aches and pains as I was getting in shape. One night I woke up with the most horrible burning pain in my chest. Because my mom has Acid Reflux I knew what it was. I thought it was just my age (41) and that I had inherited it. But, after finding your site, I realized it must have been from the Ibuprofen. I began taking two tablespoons of ACV with 1/4 teaspoon of Baking Soda and a little bit of water to dilute it enough to make it palatable, 3 x a day. It worked GREAT! I've been on the regime for a about a month and a half, taking a couple days off once a week. I haven't had any of the really bad chest pain in three weeks but I can tell that I'm not totally healed yet because, often my upper chest feels "full" like there is pressure in my upper lungs, especially toward the end of the two-day break from the ACV. In the last couple of weeks I also quit alcohol of any kind and about a month ago I started chewing my food really, really well. I'm thrilled that the regime is working so well and that I haven't had that horrific burning, pain in so long. Thanks!

About a year ago I caught a nasty bug which caused me to have difficulty swallowing. I lost 10 Lbs in 2 weeks. A visit to a GP was useless (prescribed zythromax and zyrtec) with no effect. I then went to an ENT and was found to have one of my vocal chords paralyzed and was subjected to many tests including an MRI. I was told that it may be a virus and that I had reflux. I was put on 80mg of protonix for 3 months which ended in disaster with severe itching later, acid was flowing up into my throat and I developed a constant sore tounge. I still didnt get any answers until I found this wonderful website. Ted is a genius, they should clone him many times and save this world from suffering. I tried the ACV/bicarb formula as well as the lemon/bicarb and it cured me. I stopped all PPI's and I still use the alkalizing formula religiously it helps me with all my aliments. I'm a regular on your site and I'm telling alot of people about it. Keep up the exceptional work your doing.

I was having too many acids in my stomach and they were going up my esofagus. Then I tried the apple cider vinegar only once and that took care of it. This was about a month ago and since I meant comming to this site to leave a comment about it. What I did was to disolve the 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder in 2 tablespoons of apple cider; I let it sit for 3 minutes as suggested in remedy, then, stirred it, put about 4 or 5 onces of water, stirred and drank it. It worked! I must also say that I noticed that sugar in coffee or tea or the combination creates acid in me so without any effort on my part I am rejecting sugar in teas and stopped having coffee and sugar. I must say that I haven't had the acid reflux symptoms for about a month now and I only tried it once along with adopting my new diet behaviour. I am passing your recipe to everyone I meet. Thankful.

I searched the internet for a solution to an occasional burning I had in the esophagus, when eating. I have been taking a solution of 2TBS ACV and 1/8 tsp baking soda in 4 oz. of warm filtered water, twice a day for about a month and the symptons seem to have entirely disappeared. I have one question: I started with a local brand of vinegar and subsequently switched.Is there a benefit using _____, if other than it appears to have a better taste. Thank you for your help.

I just wanted to send out my testimonial for ACV I had horrible acid reflux due to fibromyalgia as did my sister and mom. Well I take 1 tablespoon a day with 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and my acid reflux has been under control. I have had a few days that I had to take an extra dose because of eating later than I should have or eating too much and it calmed my acid reflux right down. I can sleep at night again...YEA! My mom and sister also started taking it and theirs is gone as well. If you have tried every medicine like I have and nothing works try this it WILL WORK!

I have started using ACV and Baking soda to cure my Reflux which is about 7 years old happened because of too many ciggaretes, empty stomach while working crazy hrs. I am 31 now. For first few years i was on Aciphex 20 mg. Now that does not work so got on nexium, Nexium 40 mg, prevacid 30 mg every thing works right now. But i just do not feel right with energy level and funny feeling in legs (kinda pain). I am ready to get off alopathic medicines.

First day i took Just ACV without baking soda it worked may be because of Aciphex left in my body from last day but next day reflux was back. Than i got baking soda and started 8 OZ water, 2 tbs ACV and 1/4 BS, 1 hr before food. I started Acidophyllus 1 billion bateria count(From GNC store). But 1 before meal does not work. And bad reflux back again.

Now its 5 continous days using ACV i am going to stop using it for 2 days and live simply on Acidophyllis 2 tabs before each meal. 6 a day. At least i will find out if ACV effecting me negatively.

I feel better in my legs and energy level is good too. I am not yet ready to give up on this formula yet. I am going to do 3 full weeks and see what happens. May be it takes 3 weeks. I am also using Metazyme tabs from made from plants i got from whole food market. Its works too. I smoke too. I am cutting down and i am at 2 a day. I might quit as well by the end of 3 weeks. I will keep posting.

Ted, Earthclinic folks, thanks you so much. I had acid reflux and pain under my rib cage. All is gone after 2 doses of ACV baking soda. I am so happy. murat.

AVC WORKS FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN ON NEXIUM FOR 3 YEARS STARTED TAKING AVC AND BAKING SODA AND NO MORE ACID REFLUX. IT IS A DIRTY ROTTEN SHAME THAT SO MANY DOCTORS ARE PERSCRIBING SNYTHETIC DRUGS TO PATIENTS KNOWING THAT THE SIDE EFFECTS FROM THESE DRUGS ARE FAR WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM THEY ARE TRING TO COVER UP, NOT CURE .I WILL BE USING MORE HOME REMEDIES.