Top 10 Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux

I have tried many types of aloe vera juice and never liked the taste of any until I tried GNC's Wild Berry Flavored Aloe Vera Juice. It tastes great chilled and feels as good as it tastes.

Take plain aloe vera, that will help you.

My reflux cannot be cured and most cannot be cured because most reflux is from hiatal hernias. Mine is a sliding hernia which causes acid to come up my esophagus, so how can that be cured? The acid can be nuetralized so it does not come up but not cured!!

I was recently diagnosed with Diverticulitis, Barrett's Esophagus and a Hiatal Hernia. I am a Disabled American Veteran and one of my problems has been GERD, which I have suffered with for many years. Some nights it got so bad I would wake up and jump out of bed, choking for air. I have been on a regime of Omniprozole for many years as well, but have recently starting takin Aloe Vera Gel, ACV, Slippery Elm, Papaya Enzyme and a Probiotic and can say I've had the most restful sleep I've had in a long time. Plus the bloated, hard and puffed out stomach is no longer there. I am not sure if one thing is doing it or a combination of all of them, but for now I am going to stick with it.

To: E. S. From Gulf Shores, AL; Just curious, did your symptoms start shortly after any military service or vacinations? An earlier post said his started right after a flu shot. The first time I remember having any reflux was during the gulf war right after we received all of our vacinations. I also experinced food getting lodged in my throat and having to vomit so I could breathe during this same time. Wondering if there is a connection.

Just read your thread and had to reply. Have been taking the ACV for months and it's great and my husband is also a big fan but recently my acid reflux has returned with a vengence. I snipped a leaf off my aloe plant out of desparation and chewed it. Lo and behold, I am writing this to say that immediatley my ar is gone and I am going to need to find another plant as mine is a bit small and may not survive me!! LOL

Try the aloe vera capsules - available on line or at your health food store - work well and cheaper too.

Diane, Is there a particular brand of the capsules that work well for you? Are you taking any other medication along with the aloe vera?

I read your entry and was curious how old your daughter was? My daughter was diagnosed at age 12 and we are finding that ACV really helps. I will have to get some Aloe Vera too.

It's nice to know there are other young people with GERD. I am 19 and have had it as long as I can remember. I was only diagnosed at age 17 though because my parents were convinced that I was just a picky eater! I've been on medicines since. My doctor has been trying to wean me off of them though, and the pain has been bothering me more and more. Hopefully ACV or Aloe vera will help!

In Response to being young and having Acid Reflux. I am 20 and have been struggling with AR for a year now. Let me first say how glad I was to find this thread, and that I intend to try all of the remedies on this site and see which ones work best for me. Although I never have any problems with heartburn, I do have the dry cough (actually more like persistent throat clearing) and sometimes it can be quite aggressive, but is never not there. I have just started taking Acidophilis and it brought me immediate relief the first night. I look forward to finding a solution, and send my best wishes to anyone with this terrible condition.

I, too, have the persistent (but usually productive) cough, & after 6 years of various tests, I went to an ENT, & he is certain I have acid reflux. I have no problems at night, not do I have the bad taste, heartburn, or hoarseness. I am going to try aloe vera.

Gave Aloe vera to my Westie dog who wakes up with acid reflux every now and again. Usually his stomach is nasty sounding all night. All he wants is to eat grass. Will not calm down and is very upset. Saw these reasons and gave him some aloe vera power with water, three teaspoons and he's now sleeping, and I am writing this at 2:30 am.

I can't say enough about Aloe. It's an amazing acid reducer that your animals can use cause its all natural. Good luck and good night!

Hello at everyone, I struggle with the same problem as all of u so I understand how your feeling.... I just had one question I was hoping u could tell me how long does it take to feel results? I took it 20 mins ago and feel the same.

I am 49 years old and diagnosed with Gerd about 2 years ago I am on 40mg of Nexium 2x a day, Baclofen 10mg 3 x a day (which they give to people with MS, it helps tighten the sphincter so the acid doesn't come up) and a medication called Domperidome 10mg which comes from England to Canada then to me in the states. The medication that they would give in the states has to many side effects that my Dr. recommended that instead. I still have severe trouble breathing, pain in chest in the rib cage. I feel the acid constantly coming up my throat all day long and burning in my throat. I have a constant bad odor and taste in my mouth and nothing helps. I can't sleep. I need to lose 40 lbs and that should help relieve the pressure from my abdomen.

The problem that I am having is I am in pre-menopause and I believe the medication that I am on makes me swell up so When I try and lose the weight I am always swelling with water and I can't get passed my 5lb mark that I lost 2 weeks ago. This is becoming very fustrating. I am afraid to try the apple cider vinager because I am afraid that it will burn the hell out of me. I get severe pain in chest and throat, trouble breathing. The acid makes me so physically sick sometime that I am so out of it I do not know how I function days. I also experience severe burning and back pain, too. Anyone have similar symptoms especially with the breathing and back pain? I can use any suggestions and help.

Lisa, sounds like over-acidity. Try alkalizing.

Hi Lisa... I am afraid the that medical thinking, concerning GERD and reflux problems, is simply not correct. The doctors will insist and simply assume that GERD and reflux problems are always caused by EXCESS acid. When, in actual fact, 90% of all reflux problems are usually caused by TOO LITTLE acid in your stomach.

See this link:

http://metabolichealing.com/key-integrated-functions-of-your-body/gut/lack-of-adequate-stomach-acid-what-you-don-t-know-could-be-causing-major-distress/

This link goes right through to describe the reasons and also tells you exactly how you can check properly if you have TOO LITTLE STOMACH ACID. You can confirm whether you have too little or too much stomach acid by The Heidelberg pH Test. But this is quite an invasive check. They can also assess your problems and tell using another less invasive method using urine analysis, hair analysis and blood chemistry. I think naturopaths can also do this latter test.

Generally, if you take PPI's or proton pump inhibitors -- this massively and dangerously inhibits your stomach acid production and usually makes the problem much worse. And so when the undigested food passes into the duodenum, the CCK hormone (cholecystokinin) will not be released (stomach pH not low enough because of no stomach acid) to trigger the enzymes for main stage digestion and so very little duodenal digestion occurs. The food then just sits there and stagnates and rots giving rise to a whole host of other digestive problems in the body that usually involves dysbiosis, candida and other pathogenic bacteria rapidly taking hold in the stomach and upper intestines.

I helped a woman from Africa who had very similar symptoms to you. She had GERD, esophigitis, gastritis, systemic candida, colitis, LES and a whole host of other serious problems besides. She was also on PPI's and in quite a bad way. See this link for her complete symptoms, daily protocol and cure story. Her protocol is identical to The Anti-Candida Protocol that I normally recommend for Candida problems but I also included and added pancreatin enzymes and betaine hydrochloride tablets daily with every meal to help with the lack of stomach acid.

First thing you should do is get a complete doctor's check-up including blood and liver work up. Also I would ask your doctor for a proper and more accurate stomach acid check by one of the above methods that I have already mentioned.

I suspect that you will be severely lacking in stomach acid, severely lacking in energy and you will also be severely mineral deficient -- especially magnesium and iodine deficient -- all caused by the PPI's. This means that your calcium levels will be way too high --> excess blood calcium causes tissue pain, blood problems and also inhibits the absorbtion of iodine in the body, so you may well have low thyroid or hypothyroid symptoms as well (low energy, intolerance to hot/cold, low basal body temperature etc.).

I had the same problem with acide reflux. The dr prescribed nexium which I was taking. I do not like medication and the many side effects they caused so I decided to find a natural alternative and started with apple cider vinegar. This helped tremendously and I am happy to say I do not suffer from acid reflux anymore. I remember years ago in college I was having the same problem and my doctor told me to drink milk. I am lactose intolerant and drinking milk only made the condition worsen. The only thing that could help was to drink orange juice. The dr was baffled as she beleived that the orange juice would aggravate the condition. That just goes to prove that it is not an excess of acid but too little acid in the stomach. Try the ACV and I hope it helps. Start out with a teaspoon in 8 ozs water and instead of juice with your meal have a glass of water with ACV.

Lisa, I had similar problems as you mentioned. I had a colonoscopy done, but specialist did not find anything. My family doctor said that I had acid reflux but I could not afford the medicine and he prescribed one from over the counter. Since new technology and doctors' knowledge did not find the reason of my symptoms I decided to stop all medicine (I do not recommend this in your own, talk with your doctor first) and test which one was making me ill.

I found out that a medicine for diabetes was causing stomach and back pain; fatigue; depression; constipation, and other problems. I asked to stop all meds for diabetes and gave me insulin if I needed any medicine. I had to find a doctor who was willing to change from pills to injections. Three months later, my stomach problems were gone and I stopped taking any medicine for diabetes, but my stomach kept bleeding every day constipated or not. I made a drink with cabbage and water. I blended half of a head of cabbage with 2 cups of water, let it rest for 30 minutes, and ate the top mixture during the day, three table spoons every three or four hours, until I ate the whole mixture -- I did not drink the water or juice below the mixture. I drank this mixture for three days between meals or 15 minutes before meals.

The book of raw fruits and vegetables juices and drinks by William, H. Provides a list of juices that could help with many illness and stomach problems with back pain is one of them. Do not stop asking and looking until you get what your body is asking to recuperate. Also, try the water treatment based on a Japanese theory, which is working for me to get rid of many problems caused by my stomach problems.

Good luck to you!

@ Lisa I agree with Bill & Joyce. I too was given medication to reduce my acid & that only made it worse. The acid made me cough constantly. My customers thought I was a smoker & kept trying to persuade me to quit smoking but I don't smoke! LOL

I would cough so badly that I threw up 2 or 3 times a day at work. The burning pain was dreadful. I really wanted off the pills and onto something that worked! Came to this site and tried the ACV & it worked beautifully. I took it faithfully with each meal & the acid attacks stopped as well as the coughing. Then I became a bit lax & took it less frequently & the acid came back. Just recently bought another 1 gallon jug & it's back onto my regimen of 2 tsp in 8 oz water three times a day.

Ditch the pills & try the ACV. You won't be sorry. It will help, just give it a fair try.

Linda :-)

What I have tried for acid reflux and gastritis is aloe vera pills. When I am going to eat something I know I will regrtet, I take my pill right before and I am just fine. After I had gall bladder surgery, I was unable to continue with my bad habits (ex: sour & acidy junk foods)

Hi Lisa, I would always recommend that anyone who has acid reflux symptoms and a swollen abdomen get a full check up from the doctor. My best friend had these symptoms before she was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer an early diagnosis is an advantage. Take Care and please follow Bills advice and get a thorough check up x

Lisa, the posts about too LITTLE acid are probably right in the stomach acid department. What I am referring to is general acidity of your whole system. For that, alkalizing will slowly get to the root of the problem.

Hello, would like to respond to the woman, Charlie's mom, who has written about giving aloe vera to her west highland terrier (westie). It's been several years since you posted about his/her condition. How is your dog doing now?

Response to Linda. I have LPR as well, and yours was the first post I have seen linking aloe vera as a cure for LPR. Thank you so much! I am going to get some on my way home tonight and give it a try.

I looked for aloe vera in Whole Foods and found so many versions I didn't know what to get. One brand has several formulas, including one that indicates it's for acid reflux but contains peppermint, which is supposed to be avoided for acid reflux. What should--or should not--be in the ingredients? I didn't see George's.

I bought the most expensive Aloe Vera at Whole Foods and didn't notice a difference from the cheaper one I get at Trader Joes. But fresh aloe plant is the best. I talked to the people at Whole Foods and they found a company that delivers fresh juiced Aloe vera and said they would order it for me if I wanted. I haven't done it yet but plan to. It is very jelly like so it is best to water it down in the blender.

For the last 30 years from time to time I have had an upset stomach and mouth ulcers. Doctor gave me medication helped a bit but still did not resolve the problem. One day I was looking up some information on the Internet for a mate.

He asked me why is it the British Cancer council has been blaming smoking for mouth, throat and stomach cancer. This caused millions of Brits to stop smoking, however the incidence of these cancers continues to rise not only for smokers but also for non smokers..

So I got on the internet and looked up a few websites and came across many sites containing items relevant to the above.

Yes TOOTHPASTE & Mouthwash

http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-toothpaste-ingredients.php

Anyway after reading a few and about Fluoride that was used in Nazi Concentration camps and Russian Gulags and is still used in some 3rd world countries jails to keep prisoners doped and subservient.

So I went to our local supermarket and bought some Australian Made natural toothpaste.

This is all natural ingredients (No Fluoride) Aloe Vera does a better job than fluoride. If a small child swallows the equivalent to 1/4 tube with all the detrimental chemicals of normal toothpaste it will either get very sick or even die. Aloe Vera and the contents of Grants Toothpaste if swallowed are kinder to the stomach and will have little or no detrimental effect on the child.

You often see the adds for some toothpaste extolling "The ring of confidence" stating it kills most of the bacteria leaving your mouth fresh.

Where I grew up in the North of England being a bit short I was told by our boxing instructor that the human mouth has the highest body part for bacteria, this bacteria is a vital part and is needed by the body and digestive system.

He also added if ever in a fight never punch anyone in the mouth. If you should break off a piece of tooth and it became embedded in your hand or knuckle you would have a crippled hand for the rest of your life due to high levels of bacteria from your opponents mouth. Course being a bit short I had to learn either how to fight (small people) or learn to run "Very Fast"!

Anyway by using the natural toothpaste over the last few months from the first day to today I have never had an upset stomach, mouth ulcer or had to take any medication to address the previous problems.

Just search the internet to find what is in ordinary toothpaste. Then after getting the shock of your life try using a natural toothpaste with aloe vera that is a great thing, far superior and less damaging than flouride on your teeth, gums and digestive system. Also the natural high levels of your own essential bacteria in your mouth will once again after many years of being cleaned away by ordinary toothpaste, give your body and digestive system time to recover and heal.

This refers to the Gas trouble that Shalese from Syracuse, Utah has. A pinch of Carom Seeds, few minutes after every meal. You can consume water but only after five minutes of taking the carom seeds this relieves you from Gas. It is also a good antibiotic. It cured me and I now suggest every one. I do take it regularly.

EC: Carom seeds are also called Ajwain seeds: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajwain

I've had acid reflux since 1989. Started drinking aloe vera and after 16 to 20 weeks of drinking twice daily, I don't have acid reflux anymore.

If you have gas, best thing to take for it is beano- prevents gas before you eat.

This is in comment to Bill from the Philipines...

My late husband developed stomach cancer as the result of the pylori ulcer. He had indigestion and heartburn for almost a year, being given all kinds of anti-acids products to no avail...no antibiotics were given, however. After he demanded that they put a tube down in his stomach and see what was going on, did he get an answer. And of course it wasnt a good one......cancer. He was gone within 5 months! My advice... if you have heartburn or any kind of continuing indigestion, get on it [email protected]!! (his general practioner apologized to me later for letting him slip through his fingers).

I hear sangre de drago is known to kill H pylori.

Just to clarify for the above anecdote: Pepto Bismol contains BISMUTH, not BARIUM. On occasion, antibiotics may temporarily eradicate acid causing bacteria if they are present. Barium and Bismuth are relatively inert elements. (unless they are of the radioactive kind)

Yes it is true that Bismuth will kill the h pylori bacteria. I have read about it. It works.

I never said that Apple cider Vinegar and baking soda was a remedy for Acid reflux.. Raw Almonds would have been my choice.

Hi Frederick,

According to Earth Clinic's contributor Ted, whom I just visited in Bangkok a few weeks ago and the one who has written extensively on apple cider vinegar and baking soda on this site, a remedy should work within 3 days. If it doesn't, he said it's time to try something else. That is Ted's golden rule. He kept telling me this when I visited him.

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

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

Take Betaine Hcl with Pepsin Supplements in between meals. This will solve the problem temporarily. Lower Stomach Acid can result in Acid Reflux. Good Health

PLEASE seek professional medical help and do not stop until you find a doctor who will help you! You may have one of the severe cases that requires surgical intervention. This may sound scary, but it could save you from serious problems down the road. Even when you are without symptoms, GERD could still be causing difficulties internally. Please don't be disheartened. There IS help for you!

When did you take the ACV, BS & Honey, was it once a day, before or after meals or did you take it only when you felt the reflux.