Help. I’m having terrible acid reflux. Please share natural remedies or foods that will decrease it.?

14 Comments

1. Kyle says:

   May 20, 2010 at 10:10 am

   take two tums. you can get them a cvs.
2. Lauren says:

   May 20, 2010 at 10:58 am

   Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar with “the Mother”.
   (a capful or two every day)

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   Also, My stomach specialist recommended Prilosec
   (If you do take Prilosec take it EVERY day or painful symptoms may occur)
3. Ludwig1251 says:

   May 20, 2010 at 11:52 am

   skim milk.
4. LkP says:

   May 20, 2010 at 11:58 am

   I know this sounds weird but when I am having reflux problems, I drink coke or something else carbonated. The carbonation makes my burps a lot less painful and I take 2 tums or rollaids. That should clear it up. Also, you might want to go to a doctor and ask about being prescribed Protonix. That’s medicine for acid reflux! GOOD LUCK! And, I hope it gets better!!
5. mikewonaus says:

   May 20, 2010 at 12:05 pm

   Dissolve two to four aspirin tablets into half a glass of warm water with a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate [baking soda]!
6. Jean says:

   May 20, 2010 at 12:31 pm

   Bread or milk.
7. ElDub says:

   May 20, 2010 at 1:26 pm

   I don’t disagree with the cider vinegar as a preventative measure. But for relief, don’t automatically discount off the shelf antacids as bad. The basic ingredient in most is Calcium Carbonate, a basic mineral which in many places you can pickup off the ground. It’s quite natural. Certainly avoid the artificial colors and flavors.

   As a side note, let the calcium carbonate dissolve in your mouth and swallow a little at a time. The idea is to slowly coat / neutralize the acid that come up in your esophagus swallowing a little at a time helps neutralize that.

   Alternatively, plain old baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), dissolved in a little water and sipped slowly is very effective for immediate relief. However not something you want to use everyday. sodium=salts
8. William T says:

   May 20, 2010 at 2:11 pm

   Tablet antacids are natural, despite the irrational hatred of people here. It’s just calcium carbonate. Apple cider vinegar will NOT work. It’s an acid and will only make the problem worse.
9. Paddy 1969 says:

   May 20, 2010 at 2:48 pm

   Baking soda mixed in water, its very alkaline and should have a quick effect. Warning, that MAY upset the stomach slightly. Avoid foods like meat, dairy and heavily processed foods, they are all heavily acidic and will provoke an episode. Eating foods like vegetables, citrus fruits and fresh tomatoes, mostly alkaline, will prevent a recurrence.
10. Natural says:

    May 20, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation are all symptoms which we experience from time to time.

    If you are occasionally troubled by these symptoms, you can obtain quick relief by using Native Remedies DigestAssist Drops, specially formulated for rapid relief of uncomfortable digestive complaints. (Found at the below cited webpage).

    Some herbs are known to help troubled digestion. For example, Ginger is reputed to ease nausea.

    Many of the herbs and spices that are traditionally used in cooking aid digestion, so use plenty of mint, dill, caraway, horseradish, bay, chervil, fennel, tarragon, marjoram, cumin, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom.

    Chamomile tea or angostura bitters, a tincture of the bitter gentian root, also may help. A teaspoon of bitters can promote digestion and alleviate flatulence.

    Consume Plenty of:

    * Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole-grain products and other high-fiber foods to speed the digestive process.
    * Fluids (at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water, juices or other non-alcoholic fluids daily).

    Cut Down on:

    * Coffee, tea, colas and other sources of caffeine.
    * Refined carbohydrates.
    * Fried foods and other high-fat foods.

    Avoid:

    * Alcohol in all forms.
    * Miller’s or raw bran, which irritates the colon and interferes with the absorption of iron and other minerals.
    * Any foods or beverages that provoke a flare-up of symptoms.
11. Owen says:

    May 20, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    Try taking apple cider vinegar. One tablespoon should help (if you can tolerate the taste). Alternatively I would recommend taking a digestive enzyme with meals. I am told that papaya pills work well but my favorite is Digestaid from Obvious.
12. Anthony says:

    May 20, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    Try to eat 4-5 small meals a day instead of 1-2 large, heavy meals. Do not eat just before going to bed and avoid eating in a hurry. Proper chewing is very important.

    A healthy, fiber rich diet is extremely important.

    Too much liquid, especially just after the meals, dilutes the digestive juices. Hence, liquids in small quantities should be taken before or during the meals only. A glass of wine on the other hand will aid in digestion.

    Many herbal and homeopathic remedies have been formulated with specific ingredients to assist the body in maintaining harmony in the esophagus and stomach. Melissa officinalis is well known for its soothing and calming properties as well as being widely prescribed by herbalists for the relief of all complaints related to anxiety and stress.

    This herbal ingredient is excellent at relaxing cramps, improving digestion problems and treating gastric complaints. A homeopathic remedy such as Mag. Phos (a biochemic tissue salt) helps to quickly ease digestive discomfort including cramps, excessive flatulence and hiccups. It also helps to improve general functioning of the intestines, preventing constipation and diarrhea.

    For details on the above remedies, you may wish to check this link out http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/a/acidreflux.htm
13. BatMan says:

    May 20, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    ACID BLOCKER AND ANTACIDS:
    Acid blocker like Zantac, Tagamet and Axid fight stomach upset and ulcers by blocking the release of stomach acid. But in doing so, they disrupt the digestive process. This can lead to nutrition deficiencies.
    Acid blocker have also been linked to liver and kidney problems, yeast infection (candidiasis) and breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia).
    Antacids like Tums and Maalox can cause a rebound effect, in which the stomach generates more antacids contain aluminum, which some suspect may be a cause of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

    Alternative: Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL). It promotes synthesis of the natural substances that line the intestinal tract, protecting it against acid irritation. In studies DGL has proven more effective than acid blockers and Maalox.

    Typical dosage: Two 380-mg tablets, taken 20 minutes before meals.

    Caution: If you have persistent stomach pain-especially pain that grows worse on an empty stomach-see a doctor. You may have a peptic ulcer.

    Herbal Therapy:
    Traditional herbal remedies for indigestion include peppermint, ginger and chamomile teas, all of which you can find in tea bag form in most health food stores, saya Varro E. Tyler., professor of pharmacognosy at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He suggests drinking a cup of one of these teas after every meal.
14. Good Samaritan says:

    May 20, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Carrot juice in combination with the spinach juice is very effective in treating acid reflux.

    200 ml. of spinach juice should be mixed with 300 ml. of carrot juice in this combination.

    Too many different foods should not be mixed at the same meal. Meals should be taken at least two hours before going to bed at night.

    Coconut water is an excellent food remedy for acid reflux. It gives the stomach necessary rest and
    provides vitamins and minerals. The stomach will be greatly helped in returning to its normal
    condition if nothing except coconut water is given during a period of 24 hours.