Pain, Depression, and Reflux

Joann Said:

what is the best natural treatment for acid reflux have tried apple cider vinegar, baking soda?

We Answered:

Well taking apple vinegar is simply moronic. The other things you have taken will be a temporary fix. The problem can be caused by a hiatal hernia, and if you have a bad one then surgery is the only fix. But there are some logical things you can try. First if you are overweight try to lose some. I know when I lose weight my acid reflux goes away. Next if it bothers you at night, then don't eat for at least 2 hours prior to bedtime. Don't wear tight pants, and don't eat or drink acid foods like coffee, orange juice that sort of thing. I know bananas kill me. If all fails then drugs is the treatment of choice and since nexium is not working there are others on the market. Try prilosec otc. or pepsid AC they are both otc and cheap to try. If the drugs are not working then it is time to do more. Acid reflux can increase your chances of esophageal cancer, and that is a very deadly form of cancer.

Elsie Said:

Apple cider vinegar and Acid Reflux?

We Answered:

yes, it will work. But, it will be much more tolerable and fun to take if you add it to a favorite juice. Apple Cider Vinegar balances PH - imbalance in PH is what causes acid reflux (short of a medical problem such as a tumor). Get organic ACV such as Braggs. http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx…

Other ways to bring acid reflux under control is to take a daily probiotic and a digestive enzyme with each meal. These both work very well by helping your body to appropriately digest and absorb. My favorites are:
Probiotic - http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx…
Digestive Enzyme - http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx…

There are other brands of both the vinegar and the enzymes, but those links will give you an idea of what you are looking for. Your local health food store will carry all of these items. If you do decide to go back to iHerb to purchase them though, use coupon code KES097 for $5 off your first time order (not affiliated, just where I buy those items because it is cheaper and closer than a health food store.)

Those are things you can take to help, but more importantly is what you should do to stop exacerbating the problem.

For instance, you should cut out all coffee, chocolate and acidic or caffeinated foods and drinks. Also, if you take antacids, they can be addictive, so though they seem to help, they keep the ph in your system out of whack requiring further use of them. You need to quit those cold turkey.

Try drinking 8 glasses of clean, filtered water daily to help your digestive system. Milk is a good stomach balancer too. If you don't drink cows milk, you can make a great almond milk. Follow directions online for making it. It is very easy, tasty and healthy.

Finally, add a bit of lemon to your water. That also helps digestion. Here, we quarter a lemon and squeeze one quarter in each glass of water. Good stuff!

Hope you get it under control soon. I know how uncomfortable it is.

Phyllis Said:

How can apple cider vinegar help acid reflux?

We Answered:

Actually, you're really close... Acid Reflux is the result of too much OR not enough stomach acid.
One big problem in the theory of antacids is that when the stomach runs low on acid, the body produces more of it to finish digesting the food, which is why the acid always seems to come back after taking an antacid. Now, if you took the ACV, that's adding a little more acid, so the body tries to regulate it and doesn't produce more, but will keep things moving along, which will naturally reduce that over-acidity. The acid blockers are another story and are much more dangerous in the long run than antacids, but I'll save you that story unless you'd like to hear it.
I hope that helps... some natural things are confusing until some of the background details are pointed out.

Mary Said:

Does apple cider vinegar work for acid reflux?

We Answered:

I have had acid reflux for years and i started taking apple cider vinegar about a year ago and it definitely works for me, it also gives me energy. Apple cider vinegar is good for you, so it can't hurt you to try it.

Angel Said:

How effective is the use of apple cider vinegar in acid reflux?

We Answered:

Apparently the most common natural remedy. 2Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar in water 3 times a day.
See URL Link www.earthclinic.com/CURES/acid_reflus.ht…
6 small meals a day vs 3 large
Do not lie down with a full stomach
Prop at least 3 pillows in bed for your head, so acid, food does not reflux back up the esophagus
Stay away from greasy, fatty foods, citrus, caffeine...irritants