Acid Reflux
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Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux Relief

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
Hot Peppers
Posted by Melanie (NY, NY) on 01/11/2006
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The only thing that I have tried that has worked is Habanero Peppers. I have gargled with Apple Cider Vinegar, but I will try it again after eating to see if it works.


Lemons
Posted by Tom Wall (Maplewood, Mn) on 03/19/2015

everyone knows lemon is bad for gerd


Lemons
Posted by Kelly (Minesing, Canada, Ontario) on 08/20/2011

Hello, I was just wondering if you could tell me how much lemon juice one would drink or how many times a day to prevent or get rid of acid reflux? I've been suffering from it more and more often and I eat a very healthy diet. Thanks


Reader Theories
Posted by Jeffrey (Leeds, Yorkshire, England) on 11/18/2005

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.


Apples
Posted by Jeffrey (UK) on 11/05/2005
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After 25 years of suffering with an acid stomach and taking all kinds of medicine from my GP and also from the chemist which did not cure my condition. I was at my wits end thankfully I came across your web site and read with interest about acv. some time ago after having an attack of acid I ate an apple (cox) this did at the time help my acid on reflection. not connecting the two things at the time I simply forgot until i came across your web page. I now take a slice of apple or two after a meal and wonder of wonders no acid!!!


Apples
Posted by Tomm S (Indpls, IN) on 10/05/2005
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I stumbled onto your site thru a lot of searching for relief because I've come to believe that there isn't a cure for Acid Reflux! I'm yet to try the ACV thing but for now I will stand on my aide. A simple slice from an apple. Any color. I've noticed that the vinegar suggested here also is to be "Apple." Try it and I guarantee that you will be amazed.


Mint
Posted by Tonia (USA) on 03/20/2005
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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.


Lemons
Posted by Ed (Hillsboro, NC)
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I stumbled upon a consistent treatment for recurrent reflux a year ago when I experienced my first kidney stone attack. My urologist recommended I drink lemonade to prevent future stone development. Well, a wonderful secondary result has been that I no longer experience reflux attacks, which were common in the evening after bedtime - especially when I had eaten later at night. I now tell anyone who will listen what a difference lemonade can make in a life. Apparently (you chemists will know more about this), the body reacts to the citric acid in lemonade to produce an increased alkaline reaction, which sounds paradoxical. I drink lemonade with my meals at home and buy bottled lemonade at convenience stores instead of carbonated drinks when I travel.

Lemons
Posted by Joan (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) on 01/11/2009

I would like to try the lemonade, but I cant have a lot of sugar in my diet. If i can find a sugarfree lemonade, will that work just a well as the regular lemonade. Thank you


Lemons
Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 01/12/2009 490 posts

To Joan from Pawtucket:

Beware of any sugarfree lemonade, especially if it is sweetened with artificial sweetener like nutrasweet, Equal or aspartame, you will most likely get side effect problems you don't want.You should be safe with sugarfree lemonade if you make your own and sweeten it with stevia.


Soy Milk
Posted by Belinda (Chico, CA)
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I started drinking soy milk and it helps with my Acid Reflex and heartburn. I will try the vinegar.

Yogurt
Posted by Coreen (Bklyn, NY)
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Plain yogurt (not flavors) also heals acid reflux it tightens the walls around the stomach area.


Yogurt
Posted by Calvin (Atlanta, GA)
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I had been suffering with Acid Reflux for 3 weeks until a person told me that i should try yogurt. I tried yogurt for 3 days, and i already notice a change. Yogurt has helpful bacteria cultures that aid in strengthening your immune system which all boils down to your GI tract. Now, my acid reflux is nearly all gone. I still have the symptoms, but day by day, they ease away thanks to the yogurt.


Yogurt
Posted by Diane (Centennial, CO)
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I also was on several medications for arthritis, such as Advil, Naproxen, and Bextra and developed heart burn, painful bloating and gas. I began an otc called Digestive Advantage in with a daily serving of yogurt in a smoothie. My symptoms have greatly reduced and my system regulated. Well worth a daily serving.

Balsamic Vinegar
Posted by William (Brooklyn, NY)
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I was talking to a friend of mine and I was telling him about my bad acid reflux. I was taking Pepcid AC it would work but then I was getting dehydrated and the reflux would return even worse. I use is Balsamic Vinegar 1 tblspn or two if you just ate meat or something really heavy. It burns going down but within 5 min the burns is gone and I start burping and feeling fantastic. Burping is good it mean you are digesting your food. When you don't burp your stomach can feel sour and flat. I can't remember the last time I bought Pepsid AC. Give it a try I have shared this with so many people and they swear by it like I do.


Reader Theories
Posted by Falcon (Mariposa, CA)

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


Sauerkraut
Posted by Ella (France) on 12/08/2023

I followed the links you share and most conclude that"

"The relevance and potential of fermented foods and beverages, with contrasting and inconclusive results" or that Saukraut" or " Although sauerkraut has a variety of claimed beneficial health effects, they need to be interpreted with caution as it can also cause some unwanted or even allergic reactions, i"

I cannot read the last two.

Nonetheless, I have found this quote: "The studies found that sauerkraut induced inflammation locally, but repeated intake may result in diarrhea... unwanted effects such as intolerance reactions must be considered when dealing with sauerkraut as a functional food." from this article.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4268643/#:~:text=The studies found that sauerkraut, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

So, I would proceed with caution as this remedy may cause adverse reaction for some...


Proton Pump Inhibitors Side Effects
Posted by Talea (Oregon) on 02/08/2020

Responding to old posts about PPI. What most people don't know is that prilosec is a self-perpetuating drug. When you take it, it gives great relief. When you stop, it increases your symptoms so that you think you REALLY need it more than you do. Most people need to wean themselves off of it. I have had horrible stomach acid problems my entire life. I will not go on that stuff for anything!


Sea Salt
Posted by Peg (Texas) on 11/19/2021

Hi Kennywally, How are you using the salt; proportions and how often?
Thanking you in advance.
Peg

EC: See his post just below this one in the sea salt for acid reflux section.


Sprouted Moong Lentils
Posted by Angela (Closeter) on 07/22/2016

Did you use red lentils? Or other


Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/17/2015

Oh Deirdre, thank you so much for reminding me of this!


Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda
Posted by Frederick (Tulip, Ar) on 10/18/2015

Can I take probiotics, aloe cure & ACV all in the same day course? Thank you kindly for your valued time; Frederick


Don't Eat Before Bed
Posted by Jill (Chicago, IL) on 12/29/2014
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I almost always have a lump in my throat from acid reflux. I even bought special wedge pillows but I couldn't get used to them, they were so uncomfortable. All that really helps is eating three hours before bed and not laying down until the three hours are up.



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