Acid Reflux/Heartburn; symptoms and remedies? (long)
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Comments (8)Another recent discussion on this subject. GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease, a.k.a. acid reflux. Ways to avoid being on long-term medication for this problem include lifestyle changes (not eating late at night, elevating the head of the bed, losing weight, avoiding alcohol and cigarettes etc.). There are people here who think apple cider vinegar is good for reflux and believe it lessened their symptoms. Others found that it made them feel worse, or are skeptical that drinking vinegar (an acid) for a problem caused by acid, is any different than hitting yourself on the head with a hammer to cure a headache. As noted in this thread, enthusiasts claim that apple cider vinegar is wonderful for an enormous range of medical problems (including weight loss and weight gain). In my experience, folk remedies that are supposed to cure everything wind up not being good for much of anything. I generally have a salad with dinner that includes a (non-apple cider) vinegar-based dressing. Maybe that's what's totally stopped my acid reflux. Or maybe it's the Prilosec OTC. :)...See MoreAcid Reflux
Comments (109)I have been diagnosed with AReflux. Actually I did it myself and my Dr confirmed. I've had symptoms for 3 yers but thought it was a rib misalignment. My Dr is a homeopath/MD: Her list of guidelines: Avoid carbonated beverages and foods made of soy Meal time liquids: no ice, limit to 1/2 c for a full hour around meals After meals be upright, walk, even chew gum if possible (keeps saliva flowing) Focus on and savor your meals, chew thoroughly. Turn off the computer, TV and phone. Keep meals small or mid-sized, finish eating 3 hours before bed Slant your whole bed: head of bed 1-4" higher than foot. Minimize sweets, non beyond mid-afternoon Filter your water to avoid chlorine ingestion. Non-drug treatment: First Aid: DGL (deglycerized licorice) gum: chew and swallow OR baking soda in water or liquid antacids (1-2 T at a time (Mylanta) Lots of Water 2. Prevention: Priobiotics: In a word "LOTS". 3 different kinds, several times daily, between meals. After one week, if no improvement, add: Digestive enzymes (Multizyme) after meals. After one week add: Zypan (1-2 before meals) Priobiotics include things like yogurt (good quality stuff w/0 sugar fruit); acidolphilus, kefir (you can make your own very easily) BTW: The ACV works for some people due to the type of acid in the vinegar (Malic acid). Lastly: stay away from processed foods; eat close to the ground (fresh dark greens, fresh fruits and vegies - raw if possible and chew); Local foods, Organic; Grow your own if possible. Meats - rabbit is the best due to the low fat content, high protein and many people can raise rabbits themselves. AReflux can also be triggered by food allergies such as milk, wheat, sugar so leaving these things out of your diet might be a way to cure yourself as well. If you are into mind-body connections: Louise Hay is a wonderful source in her book "You can Heal your life" She mentions that Heartburn is a result of "Fear": clutching fear: REmedy: Put Joy back into your life. Fill your life with Joy and happiness, let go of past limitations from parents, etc, Let joy flow thru your body with ease. Good luck on your personal quest for healing....See MoreReflux or GERD?
Comments (14)PB, The information I referred to would only be for someone who would be in the early stages of this problem, and who may not yet require advanced treatment. Certainly, anyone with acid reflux disease that has major erosion of the esophagus, would be beyond any potential relief from using vinegar to try and correct imbalances of digestion. It's interesting though, that the first thing that people do when they start to have problems with acid reflux, is to begin using things like Rolaids, Tums, or Bicarb of Soda, to reduce the amount of stomach acid coming back up. If you take a pop bottle and fill it with a cup of vinegar and then add a little soda, you may reduce the acid, but you will also cause the contents to foam up and push up out of the bottle just as you would if you used some Rolaids for acid reflux. I would think it would make more sense just to drink plain old water instead of using an antacid. You'd be washing the acid back into the stomach, and diluting it at the same time, and not pressurizing your stomach to push this material back up. A website that discusses some options for relief of acid reflux is at ths site: http://www.greatestherbsonearth.com/nsp/gastro_health.htm Some other information I came across, discusses the relationship of ulcers caused by H.pylori bacteria and acid reflux. Apparently H.pylori is one key factor involved with acid reflux problems. Here is the website for that: http://www.acu-cell.com/dis-hpy.html About 10 years ago I was diagnosed with having an ulcer. My condition caused me to have stomach pain which was most severe after a few hours of sleep. I accidentally discovered that taking very large doses of vitamin C would ease the pain, and I could sleep. Now, vitamin C is an acid just like vinegar, and although I don't recall having any symptoms of acid reflux, this did provide relief for the pain, so somehow this was affecting the ulcer. One website even goes into a little detail about the use of vitamin C for ulcers. My doctor tried Prevacid and one other prescription, which I can't recall, neither one helped. I don't know why he didn't suggest an antibiotic for the ulcer at the time. I found a recommendation for a product called Mastic which was supposed to be effective on H.pylori bacteria. I used the product for about a month, and I have had only one problem with an ulcer since. I went back on the Mastic for another month and no longer have any problems. Anyone having digestion problems should also investigate Digestive Enzymes. These are beyond the papaya pills normally available to help digestion. A good quality product should contain a variety of enzymes which will work to digest fats, sugars, starches, and proteins. I've been using them for the past couple years with good results. Here is a website that goes into some detail: http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,10051,00.html#Health_Benefits GG...See MoreTomato sauce and heartburn
Comments (16)Or possibly what is already in the gut. Often it is what is consumed earlier, like fats...cheese, bacon. Or some commercial breads, the gluten. Often our daily intake follows a pattern, often convenient or just comfort...'i'll have that burger from so-and-so because it is just what i want today'...then that sits with a later meal of pasta and just does not 'sit/mix' so well. Fats like cheese before acids, like tomato, can cause some to be sensitive. Pasta with sauce AND cheese, and a dairy like a cream tomato sauce with lots of fresh herbs can balance the gut. Even better a good dollop of active yogurt. Sometimes a food can solve another foods issue without medications. A healthy active vinegar, a specific seltzer, a kiefer, fermented foods that seem can only be disruptive can often balance the erratic gut disturbances....at least that is some modern thinking rather than the thinking that they are THE disruptive acids causing the problem. I drink seltzer with fresh ginger. Not had a commercial soda in 30 yrs. I can't tell you how many people think plain seltzer is horrible for the gut...not sure who started that one. But then again, i have it just once or twice a week, sometimes a few times a day....my body tells me. The past few weeks it has been a giant glass of water bedside...filled a few times...probably the cold weather outside and the forced air heat inside....See MoreMarian_2
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