Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux

RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By JO (Guest Post) (11/21/2008) I've been on prilosec otc, prilosec prescription strength, protonix, nexium and now zegerid. I feel as though I have diagnosed "acv" because I was given prilosec prescription for an ER trip because of chest pain and weakness. The more meds I take, the worse it gets! I want to wean myself off of zegerid...so I am going to try the papaya enzyme to see what happens. Any thoughts? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Judith (Guest Post) (11/19/2008) I have been suffering with Acid Reflux since 1990. First I took a prescription which like Zantag that really helped. I thought I had my life back. Then about 10 years later, that stopped working so I took Prilosec OTC. That worked great and still does except it has lead to my not being able to ingest vitamins from food. And, I forgot and at a small piece of chocolate a couple of weeks ago in the evening and during the night I had a bout of acid reflux that ended up going into my lungs. I can't begin to tell you what the pain was like plus I coughed and wheezed for a week. So, this has led me to do all kinds of research about this condition. I stopped taking Prilosec. I started taking Probiotics 14 strains - 20 billion per capsule. I went to a Chinese herbalist and he gave me three different natural medications. One is WEI DE AN, another is WE TE LING and the third is YANG WEI WAN. I am drinking Chamomile Tea. They said not to drink Green Tea! I also got some Peppermint Enzyme and they seem to work if I start feeling any burning sensations during the day although I think it might be better for me to use Papaya since I agree that it may relax the sphincter muscle allowing regurgitation. Oh yes, I am not eating after 6pm. So, I have been doing this for two days. So far, so good. Normally, by now, without taking Prilosec I would have been in horrible pain. So, I will let you know how this works out. The herbalist said that it will take three months before my stomach has healed. By the way, I found out that I am also gluten intolerant. I don't know if this is because of the acid reflux problem or not. Getting off gluten has really helped my digestion issues but not my reflux. Report Spam or Abuse acv for gerd Post By jacqui (Guest Post) (11/11/2008) I found out about the ACV treatment last week and started 3 days ago. I feel great! I have been on Nexium and Aciphex for 9 months and started to feel awful. Terrible muscle cramps, anxiety et . Plus I have read that these medications are not for long-term use. Amazing that the doctors don't tell us about this cheap and effective alternative. I am wondering how often I should take the ACV treatment each day. Any suggestions? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Susan (Guest Post) (11/08/2008) I've tried small portions, exercise, no alcohol, chocolate, or tomato sauce. Without these modifications life would be unbearable. I have chronic reflux and need to take medication. I've taken prevacid but found it gave me chest pains. Currently I am taking 3 Pepcid Complete per day. Although it makes the reflux bearable, there is still some acid that breaks through. Also, currently I am trying a relaxation technique at a Network Chiropractic center. I am more relaxed but the reflux has not yet dissipated but I am remain open minded. I continually search for an answer. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Ruth (Guest Post) (10/02/2008) I have had acid reflux for more than 10 yrs now, but didn't know what it was until late last year. prior to that, I feared I might have a heart problem, got treated for all kinds of stuff including pneumonia. Doctor recommended Esomeprazole and eating at least 4hrs b4 bed and raised pillow. It all worked well until I got pregnant. Am only 14 weeks pregnant and I have been advised againt using antacids. The doc recommended Papaya enzyme and so far it seems to help. I also found out about Active manuka honey and been taking it for alittle over a week now. A 2.2lb can of Manuka honey costs 32dollars at Sprouts. There are smaller/ cheaper ones too. Just take one teaspoon of the honey on a square inch of bread or toast 20 minutes b4 meal. It coats your esophagus and helps it to heal. I've read from your various posts about Apple Cider Vinegar and it seems like a scary thing to add to acid, but many of you have said it works, so I guess it wont hurt to try. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By (Guest Post) (09/22/2008) Try ginger tea, make your own by peeling and crushing ginger add it into water and boil. Strain when boiled and drink. I have now been off nexium for 6mths now! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Harriet (Guest Post) (07/28/2008) I've stopped eating eggs. It's stopped. How weird is that. I just recently drank a canned Aloe Vera drink and it seems to have healed any damage done. I even started back with the eggs once in a while and its starts back up. Go figure. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By KS (Guest Post) (07/22/2008) i have been dealing with my reflux for years. Now I'm trying manuka honey and d-limonene. I have read some very promising reports. I'll keep you updated. God bless you all! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Paul (Guest Post) (07/09/2008) It's important that you first determine your PH level and eat foods that are acidic or alkaline, depending on your condition. It's possible that your stomach is producing too much acid or not enough. If not enough, then acid-producing foods/supplements (e.g. vinegar) might work. If too much acid, then avoid acid-producing foods and/or medications that could be causing it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Kathy I (Guest Post) (06/27/2008) I've been suffering on and off with this since last September when I found myself in an E.R., twice on the same night, thinking, well, you know what I was thinking. Man, the chest pains! All I can say is, I've tried everything too. I think taking the apple cider vinegar last summer for mild heartburn is what started the GERD. I am now immersed in spiritual healing CD's by Moore Life Ministries. They will send you the series for free. Go to www.moorelife.org. It is the first real relief I have had. Trust Jesus. He is the light and the way ~ the eternal physician! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Tonya (Guest Post) (05/24/2008) I have found that a slice or two of a Braeburn Apple cures it everytime. My husband and I were convinced once we tried it. but a friend of mine has taken prescriptions for years to combat acid reflux, and was a bit skeptical. This worked for her, she couldnt believe it was so simple. You can find them in the grocery store, just look at the little sticker for the name. This also works for indigestion. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Sandra (Guest Post) (05/16/2008) Hey there. I've had chronic acid reflux for years. I've been on different medications through those years and found Nexium to have been the best fit for me. I was doing well for over a year until recently when I had to take antibiotics for an infection. The doctor never told me I should be taking acidophilus pills when I was taking the antibiotics. I've been done with the antibiotics for over a couple of weeks but it caused by acid relux to flare up. My Nexium now doesn't seem to be working. Someone suggested I start taking the acidophilus pills to help the Nexium out. For those who take acidophilus pills, how long does it take for those pills to start to work. I've been on them for only two days. Should I stay on my Nexium or should I switch to another acid pill while taking the acidphilus. Any help is greatly appreciated. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Tony (Guest Post) (05/16/2008) My son is 13 and has acid reflux. The doctor prescribed Zantac 150 mg twice a day, concerned about long term effects I looked for natural remedies. He began taking a one tsp of Bragg raw unfiltered organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the 'Mother' in the morning. Now he just takes it when needed. The Mother part of it is protein enzyme molecules that I believe plays a big part in the health benefit aspect than just regular apple cider vinegar Hope this helps. God bless Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post by LULUbobo (3) | (05/07/2008) Contact I found that when I was taking Prilosec for a couple of years it actually stated that I had to take it at a certain time, like right before I ate. Well during the night I would still wake up with heartburn, my solution is milk, worked wonders, and still does, coats my throught. Hope this helps Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Teresa (Guest Post) (05/04/2008) Starting in February when I got food lodged in my esophagus and found out I had a stricture where the esophagus was only open to the size of a Bic pen barrel (10mm). I've been through 5 procedures to stretch it to 18 mm with a goal of 20 mm. The dr. claims this is due to acid reflux. However, I have never had ANY symptoms of that condition. He told me I need to get this under control and to stay on my medication (first Zegerid powder suspension and then Prevacid solutabs) which both made me feel sicker than I have ever felt. So, in search of alternative methods I came across this site and tried the honey right away, followed by the papaya pills and as of yesterday the apple cider vinegar. I would have to say the honey and papaya have made a HUGE change in my "food allergies" condition and will know more as I experiment with the vinegar. I am grateful for all your postings as I truly believe this is a condition of undigested food due to decreased acid production rather than too much acid. You've all been a great help! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Carol (Guest Post) (04/18/2008) I've been dealing with acid reflux for quite some time, and i have tried so many different things! I put myself on anti-inflammatory diet which has helped a lot. I stopped all sugar, process foods, alcohol, and dairy which has also helped. Raising the bed six inches helped. I too take some of the herbs mentioned. There is a tasteless aloe vera on the market which is good. I can't eat after 6pm or I'm in a lot of pain. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By carrie (Guest Post) (04/17/2008) I have also been taking Nexium on and off for 5 years. I have started to take Acidophilus about 3 weeks ago and have not had any acid reflux what so ever. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Iris (Guest Post) (04/11/2008) I just quit my Prevacid cold turkey because I had too many bad side effects from it (and other medications I tried before were just as bad). I bought some Aloe Vera juice and drank the first dose of it on the day after I quit taking Prevacid. It tastes terrible, it made me gag! So much for that one. However, chamomile tea with ginger and cinnamon seems to help. And also, just an apple (I tried golden delicious and pink lady, they both helped). I haven't tried Papaya pills, I'll give them a try soon. And of course, losing weight and walking every day really helps the most. Good luck to everyone! Report Spam or Abuse help! Post By Ro (Guest Post) (04/09/2008) I read with interest everybody's cures. I have never tried the apple cider vinegar but at this point...I feel like an elephant is sitting on my chest and somebody else is shoving a thorny stem down my esophagus. Nothing is helping. I did not read any mention of Carafate. I took it about a year ago and seemed to help somewhat. Now I will try anything. Do I really have to give up coffee and fruit? How much ACV to I take and how many times a day? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Jesse Melchior (Guest Post) (04/01/2008) I got a bad case of GERD after my dad had a massive heart attack back in 2005. I naturally thought I was having a heart attack because the symptoms were so similar. I was having horrible pain and pressure in my chest, along with feeling a lump and occasional burning sensation in my throat. I was prescribed PROTONTIX by the doctor in the ER, and it cleared up my problem in about a week. I was 30 at the time. Just this past September, I started having the same symptoms again, but since I don't have insurance, I tried Prilosec OTC. Symptoms dissapeared after 2 days. I was good for about 3 months, and it came back again. So I took the Prilosec, and again, after a few days it was gone. Well, about a month ago I started having the symptoms yet again, tried Prilosec, but this time it did not work. In fact, it seemed to get worse about 6 days into it. I continued the 14-day treatment with no improvement. So I decided to see my doctor, who put me on ACIPHEX. I have been on it for 5 days now and I still have the pain in my chest and throat, along with occasional headaches and bloating in my stomach. I am starting to try the natural healing remedies mentioned on this website, and many others. I have changed my diet, eating much smaller meals, limited to mostly vegetables, plain chicken breast, and yogurt. I have begun taking ACIDOPHILUS pills, PAPAYA pills, and drinking ALOE VERA JUICE with my meals and throughout the day. I am going to also try the apple cider vinegar to see if that helps. I have read that certain exercises such as walking, can help strengthen the esophageal sphincter muscle, so I have also started doing that. I will try to write an update to let others know if any of these things helped my condition, and hopefully avoid a trip to the GI specialist. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Jon (Guest Post) (03/20/2008) I feel the culprit of my acid reflux is tap water and more specifically Chicago tap water. Once I started drinking only filtered/bottled water my condition immediately went away. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Isaac (Guest Post) (01/18/2008) Something that has really help me is papaya enzyme and acidophilus (probotics). Prayer has also helped! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By M. Porter, Tallahassee, FL (Guest Post) (01/11/2008) I agree that the vinegar really helps, but I can't help but wonder if it can cause any worse problems using it all the time. Anybody out there have any information on long term effects? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Vivian Richards (Guest Post) (12/10/2007) THANK YOU TO "FRANK'S POSTING OF 11/24/2007. Your posting cured this problem for me which I have suffered with and recently worsened very much so to the extent NO MEDS worked, BUT YOUR REMEDY DID IN ONE NIGHT.I do not trust most doctors as they just look for $$$ now vs. finding quickest cheapest cure or treatment for the patient, with bad bed side cocky attitudes to boot when you challenge them. Not my goal to attack physicians, just looking for treatment/cure to my medical issues. THANK YOU and I hope all REFLUX sufferers obtain this knowledge before it is too late for them. RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Frank (Guest Post) (11/24/2007) The vinegar MUST be the organic type, not the one they sell at your local supermarket. It has to be unfiltered, uncooked. You can get them at the GNC stores. DO NOT USE THE HEINZ APPLE CIDER> IT WILL NOT WORK! organic only raw unfiltered uncooked preserved in wood> mix with pure uncooked honey it works> stay away from dairy and white sugar. Report Spam or Abuse Severe Acid Reflux Post By Debbie (Guest Post) (12/07/2007) After reading all the comments on what works for acid reflux I am willing to try anything for some relief. So I bought some Papaya Enyzme tablets today. I have apple cider vinegar and honey at home. I can't imagine using ACV to calm the reflux, but what do I know. I will try it when I get home from work tonight. I sure hope it helps. I certainly can't function this way. Wish me luck. Hope everyone finds relief from whatever ails them. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Frank (Guest Post) (11/24/2007) The vinegar MUST be the organic type, not the one they sell at your local supermarket. It has to be unfiltered, uncooked. You can get them at the GNC stores. DO NOT USE THE HEINZ APPLE CIDER> IT WILL NOT WORK! organic only raw unfiltered uncooked prserved in wood> mix with pure uncooked honey it works> stay away from dairy and white sugar. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By melissa russell. (Guest Post) (09/10/2007) I have been on every acid reflux pill prescribed by my doctor nothing work allergic to all of them. I tried some enzymes and ph balanced pill and mustard nothing works. I take a Multi Vitamin and extra calcium and vitamin C and evening primrose for mood swing.s Does anyone know if these are conflicting with the acid reflux pills to cause an allergic reaction? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Paula Bowden (Guest Post) (07/04/2007) I tried the the vinegar and caused my body's PH to go way off and got a yeast infection that took 3 months to cure. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By RG (Guest Post) (06/29/2007) I just bought a 33.00 report that was well worth it, believe it or not. I never trust "Reports" about cures for things.. but i was desperate. Zantac, Prilosec, etc., etc. None of the usual prescriptions have been helping me any longer, so i resorted to home remedy research. APPLE CIDER AND HONEY. One or the other, or together. Today is first day but it is THE MOST relief i have had in years. I have a bad bad case of GERD so i think that this would be worth a try, particularly for those that dont have the all day problem of acid reflux, every day. I do have and this gave me relief, today. I hope it works again tomorrow. Also, the report said to eat lighter softer foods for first 2 days, so that your body could help you adjust. After that you should still modify diet but even if you didnt, you should experience relief. Again, i definately suggest trying it out. The apple cider vinegar kinda slaps you in the face at first, but man'o'man.. the relief makes me look forward to tomorrow. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By JACQUI (Guest Post) (03/16/2007) PAPAYA Get the tablets from your local herbal food store i spent 5 years suffering from what the doc labelled as IBS..... i never managed to control it and found myself excluding most things from my diet After taking papaya tablets for 3 days my digestion became 100% perfect for the first time in 5 years....it appears that the enzymes were my problem...I am amazed and the lack of attention this wonder fruit gets... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Eve (Guest Post) (03/07/2007) Protonix is the only thing that works for me when I get GERD flare-ups, but it takes about a week to kick in. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Farzana J. (Guest Post) (01/20/2007) I discovered I have acid reflux, because I am a singer and was having difficulty singing. The doctors assumed thyroid problems but an ENT later diagnosed me as having a silent acid reflux problem (one that I was not aware of and that was irritating my laryinx, giving me occasional cough, and shortness of breath after meals). I spent the money on the proton pump inhibitors and got horrible side effects of intestinal cramping etc. One good thing that came of pricy medications was that I now realize what acid reflux feels like and that it is not normal and not everyone feels it. I do not have a weight problem but find that overeating is a major problem. I also have candida and notice that when I treat the candida, with natural anti-fungals (capryillic acid, black walnut, nettle, aloe, other blends etc), probiotics (non- dairy bio-K), and enzymes that I feel much better. Also a cure for candida is ACV. It was the first real relief I found. I notice that if I slip up on the candida elimination diet for too long (ie. over the holidays) that the acid reflux comes back quite sharply. It sounds to me like there is a connection between certain types of acid reflux and candida. If this sounds like you it might be worth checking out candida cleansing to reduce the reflux symptoms. If you think you have candida, it is important to know that a quick cleanse won't clear everything out especially if you are at the point where you are having persistent acid reflux. Candida Albicans is a very resiliant little fungi and unless 95% of it is destroyed and intestinal flora managed, it will return. Thanks for all of your postings. They helped me! I hope this helps to. Good luck all! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Lily (Guest Post) (11/20/2006) I chew 8-10 papaya pills a day and take a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed into 8oz apple juice once a day for a few days. I don't always need the apple cider vinegar, but if I stop the papaya pills, the reflux returns in a few days, because it is a side effect of an unrelated medication. If I only take the papaya pills, it helps a lot, but isn't enough to clear it up the GERD completely. The acv seems to kick my digestive system back on track, and after that the papaya pills seem to maintain it. If I don't take the papaya pills for a few days because I feel great, then I have to start over with papaya pills and ACV again. Sometimes there is an aggravation of the GERD symptoms at first, but I ignore that and it gets better in a few days. Then I can eat whatever I want again. Drinking more water is beneficial, too. Hope this helps someone feel better. : ) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Chris Robinson (Guest Post) (09/20/2006) ive started taking acidophilus, drinking a greens drink a couple days a week. Thats all i can tolerate. eating more apples. I do take some apple cider vinegar. Makes me belch. IVe heard good stuff on the licorice and also orange peel. Report Spam or Abuse acid reflux belching Of Acid Reflux Post by jj123 (1) | (06/08/2006) Contact take Peplic, deglycyrrhizinated licorice. I eliminate sugar of all kinds, fruit. I eliminate dairy and wheat. The problem seems to get bad when I feel great and start eating anything again, like cinnamon buns, nuts, chocolate, cheese. I just overdo. Then I eliminate everything except millet, quinoa, oats and vegetables and kefir and and start adding things in a little at a time again. Does anyone experience constant belching? It seems to be in my throat mostly and happens sitting at a computer or driving. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Dave (Guest Post) (06/05/2006) Acid reflux is a very complex subject. Yes It can be caused by to little acid, but for most people it is to much acid.When I tried apple cinder vinegar, I thought I was going to pass out from the pain. I have tried everything that has been recommened in this forum and the only thing that works is the medications. I have tried all of the alternitive and holistic routes. They just do not work. Consider youself lucky If you have acid reflux from to little acid, because that is very treatable. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post by camo_angels (658) | (05/01/2006) Profile | Contact Please look into Shaklee, they have great products (all natural) for optimum digestive health. www.shaklee.net My id is ZM06763, and you may e-mail me at healthy_home101@hotmail.com for any questions you may have! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Marion (Guest Post) (05/01/2006) I have been reading about what to do too. I have been on Tagamet, Zantac, Aciphex, and Prevacid. I am allergic to Prevacid and am tired of taking medication--since 1990. I read about taking a teaspoon of honey before eating and it helps. The vinegar helped too and the enzymes. I have more energy since I stopped my medicine and my reflux is improving. I read that Orange Peel Extract will heal your stomach in 20 days. Read an article here: http://www.heartspring.net/acid_reflux_symptoms.html. I am waiting for it to come in the mail. I read that braeburn apple slices can help. I don't have any, so I don't know. I am willing to try about anything because my reflux is several times daily. So far, the honey, vinegar and enzymes do wonders. I use baking soda and water only when I cannot get any other relief. I took the baking soda on an empty stomach to see how long it took before it made me burp (depending on acid in stomach). It took me 23 minutes. So, it seems that I do have low acid. I read that normal acid production should make you burp in 2-3 minutes. I hope this helps! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Chadb (Guest Post) (03/02/2006) edshaw, You said: My acid reflux improved after going on an apple cider vinegar kick. Two oz. in twelve oz. of iced water two or three times a week. How long did you need to do this before your system was back to pre-acid reflux conditions? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Michael (Guest Post) (01/29/2006) I've also benefitted from papaya enzyme tablets -I have used both Spring Valley and Sundown brands - which also contain bromelain which I think is pineapple enzyme. Usually I only take 1 or 2 tablets with lunch and dinner, esp. when I have a heavy meal. I also try to drink pineapple juice during meals, and for dessert eat a small serving of pineapple, either canned or fresh, as well as other fruits that contain digestive enzymes, like melons. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By a guest (Guest Post) (01/24/2006) raw potato. peel it, dice it, put in blender with some water, blend it, strain it, drink it while pinching your nose. Do this for two weeks in the morning. It's helped me. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post by edshaw (1) | (12/26/2005) Contact My acid reflux improved after going on an apple cider vinegar kick. Two oz. in twelve oz. of iced water tow or three times a week. Here's how it was explained to me: Reflux is caused by too little acid in the stomach, not too much. Backpressure that sends the acid into the esophagus is caused by fermentation, in the colon, of partially digested food. One answer is to add HCl to the stomach by way of apple cider vinegar. Another course is to add digestive enzymes, usually under the direction of a natural healer. I don't know about acidopholis, but it makes sense. Also, drink more water. The main cause is natural aging. The body production of acid slows down with age. Possibly the fact that people are working harder into their older years could underly the current epidemic. It could have opened a window through which AMA members have eagerly stepped. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Elise Oren (Guest Post) (10/01/2005) I have tried the vinegar- did not work I tried nexium 4 weeks- did not work I stopped eating at night - did not work I stopped drinking coffee - instead drink green tea --did not work I tried antacids - did not work I dont eat chocolate I have lost 10 pounds in 4 weeks GI consultants scheduled in a week Help! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Nickie (Guest Post) (09/29/2005) As I sit here this morning miserable because nothing seems to be helping my acid reflux, I have decided after reading serveral blogs about vinegar to go ahead and give it a try. I will update in a while to see if it works. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Charles G. (Guest Post) (07/14/2005) A tablespoon of vinegar works great, better than the $100 per month pills the medical community loves to prescribe. EVERYONE I know who has tried this natural remedy, no longer has problems with acid reflux, or even heartburn. There are a FEW doctors who will reveal "this secret," that should be common knowledge by now. While I am sure there are exceptions to the vinegar cure, I have not found even one person who has not benefited from this simple remedy... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post by Princess Frogee (60) | (05/24/2005) Contact I have had acid reflux the past few years and there are several things that I changed that has made it completely disappear! I have not had any acid reflux or indigestion in several months! 1. I started eating earlier in the evening, instead of having a later dinner. 2. I joined Weight Watchers and have been losing weight. Between diet, exercise and eating less fatty foods the combination has helped a lot. 3. Vinegar, as someone else suggested, may be a factor as well. Because of my dieting, I have tried to get used to eating lower fat foods that tend to use vinegar in them and that may have helped. 4. I also bought a vitamin book to find out what the daily requirements are of various vitamins. Vitamins have always made me sick to my stomach so I take them at night just before going to bed. I never get sick to my stomach any more and for some reason I tend to get sleepy faster. Also, I found out the hard way, that the Women's One A Day Vitamin contains almost all of the vitamins and almost all of the vitamins listed have 100% or more of the daily requirements. Only a few are less than the daily requirement that can be made up supplementing with that vitamin by itself. This will save you lots of money on buying each vitamin individually. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Janis (Guest Post) (05/23/2005) I have been on Nexium for some time as well. I also was tired of the negativity I keep hearing about various medications and as such started doing a bit of research. One tv show I watched was very anti-medications and very much in favor of natural remedies and made an observation that literally floored me. Every doctor seems to say that GERD is caused by excess stomach acid, which in fact is not true. The pain caused from GERD is not too much acid but not enough (so they say). Their recomendation was very easy and simple one tablespoon of plain ordinary vinegar (mixed with a cup of water). I am a skeptic in the truest sense of the word but after one very bad bout of reflux thought what the heck, it can't get much worse so I tried it. Within a few minutes the pain was gone and I felt better than I had in some time. I don't know what doctors say about this but I say if it works - try it. The cost of an entire quart of vinegar costs less than 1 Nexium pill, and mt finances love it as well. True the taste leaves much to be desired but it worked for me. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Peggy (Guest Post) (05/23/2005) I hope you have found some relief from you acid reflux by now, but if you haven't, I have your answer. Somebody else suggested it earlier, I noticed, but you may not have tried it. It is papaya enzymes. Just chew 2 or 3 before each meal, and it will go away. You may have to chew a couple more after you eat, if you have a problem, but it will take care of it if you are diligent enough. You can get them at Wal-Mart, or order them from Puritan's Pride Vitamins online, or by phone. My husband was on Prilosec for a while, but found that if he'd take the enzymes faithfully, he didn't need the medicine. Someone suggested peppermint, but peppermint actually weakens the sphincter muscle that keeps the acid from entering the esophagus. By the way, if you use the enzymes faithfully, you do not have to limit the foods you eat--the problem is your body, not the food. Hope this helps. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post by Thursday_Next (24) | (12/09/2004) Profile | Blog! | Contact I've read recently in a couple of different places that new research shows exsessive salt consumption is a contributing factor but coffee and tea are not. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Fran Marie (Guest Post) (12/09/2004) I just saw on Dr Phil a product called "Aloe Power". On of the guests said it helped her intestinal problems she suffered with for years in just a few days. I would imagine any pure form of ingestable aloe would be fine. Check with your local health food store. I can attest to the fact that acidophilus and digestive enzymes work great. I use Spring Valley's chewable Papaya Enzyme. They taste good and are very inexpensive. I get them at Wal-Mart. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Carol (Guest Post) (12/08/2004) I take maylox max the chewables are not that tasty but as soon as I chew and swallow the pain is gone and I only take it when I need to I haven had to get my script filled yet Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post by beanygurl (125) | (12/08/2004) Contact I agree with Pat. First try dietary changes if you haven't. Reduce your sugar intake, don't drink soda, coffee, tea. Keep a food diary to see if there are particular foods that bother you. Anything lemon will get me and I have to be careful about my fruit and fruit juice intake. This time of year is horrible for me. All the cookies and pastries... they'll cause me a problem so quickly. Remember, if you smoke cigarettes, it can be a contributing factor. Good luck Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By (Guest Post) (12/08/2004) Try Diana Schwarzbein She has a book that deals with this specifically. Don't be put off by the title though, it is marketed as a diet book. In the sense that it is a way of eating, yes, it is a diet, but a pretty tasty one! She also has a website. I got her books from the library. That is the Thrifty part. Rene Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By CHML (Guest Post) (12/08/2004) I have found what works for me!!! Large gulps of water to wash the acid from my throat. If I want to sweeten my stomach I use a peppermint product, such as Lifesavers, tic tacs, breath spray called sweet breath ( helps with pain in throat ), peppermint tea, all of which are not medicines and could be used on children also. Unless there is an alergic reaction to any of these products, they should be very noninvasive and cause no harm. If I have an upset stomach I might use 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in water. Hope this helps. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Pat (Guest Post) (12/08/2004) You don't mention it but are you doing the following: keeping your weight at an ideal range, eating smaller portions at meals, avoiding deep fried foods, avoiding certain foods that are acidic. If I eat deep fried foods, acid foods like pineapple, or eat toomuch, I'm guaranteed to have acid reflux. Making the above changes has helped me a LOT! Good Luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Natural Alternative For Treatment Of Acid Reflux Post By Cheryl Ryle (Guest Post) (12/08/2004) Take acidophilus and enzyme supplement to include betaine hydrochloride. With reflux-open acidophilus capsules and let saliva carry it down the troat to the stomach Herbs 1. Potter's acidosis gotten from Britian Phone NO. 011-44-19420405100 or 2. Meadowsweet (flower) is astringent and antacid and a proven anti-inflammatory 3. medicinal vegetable charcoal to absorb toxic matter in stomach and neutralize excess acid Rhubarb- astringent anf digestive aide DGL (DeGlycerrhizinated ) Licorice - suck on one twenty minutes before meal- diabetics need to watch too much consumption of this as not all can tolerate this Report Spam or Abuse