What can I take for acid reflux? Something that is natural, that I can find most any place.?
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its not too pleasant but works, baking soda and water gives INSTANT relief, 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a cup of water... chug down. it works, and you can certainly find baking soda anywhere. you want to get rid of acid reflux because it can be damaging to your esophagus over a long period of time.
Baking Soda and water - 1 TSP to 15oz water
Also you may drink milk.
Have you tried peppermint?
try yogurt. that has done wonders for my whole family. we eat it EVERYDAY as a preventative.
A teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water should do the trick.
I have also heard people have a lot of luck with apple cider vinager
Actually one of the best "home remedies" for acid reflux is to raise the head of your bed. Take a few small pieces of 2x4 and lay them flat on the floor. Place the two feet of the head of the bed on them. Try this for a week or so and I guarantee that it will alleviate your symptoms. Most reflux occurs at night during sleep and that is when most of the damage is done. best wishes
If you are interested in herbals, try fenugreek. My doctor says it acts like Reglan, which reduces stomach acids. Take as directed on the bottle. You can get fenugreek tea or capsules at GNC type places and probably even wal mart.
Makes sure you have about 3 hours between the time you eat to the time you go to bed.
Baking Soda in water for acute attacks, peppermint tea for burning pain, ginger tea for bloating and nausea. Water with lemon and apple cider vinegar also help.
I find taking digestive enzymes (VEGAN source) after eating helped mine to go away on it's own.
try papaya enzyme before and after meals etc...also gripe water.
An alkaline diet might help.
This was recommended by my homeopathic doctor. It works, and it uses all natural, easily obtainable ingredients.
Cabbage juice - shred cabbage and put in blender, strain and drink (it is very mild, like water from cooking veggies)
OR
Potatoes, raw- chop, add a little water, put in blender, strain and drink. You can flavor with honey, but is also very bland.
These two foods will cause your stomach to produce the coating it needs to protect itself from acid reflux.
In the morning, before eating or drinking anything, drink 8 oz water. Rise up toes and come down on your heels quickly and forcibly, so your stomach drops. Do this 11x. This will force the valve at the opening of your esophagus to close, and help prevent the acid coming up. (also recommended by doc).
Good luck!
Hi there!
I would advise an acid reflux diet consisting of more alkaline or basal foods. The key traits in any acid reflux diet, is that it is low fat and non-spicy. Foods that are usually safe for GERD sufferers to consume are - cabbage, green beans, broccoli, peas, apples, bananas, carrots, lean cuts of grilled meat, fish with no added fat, egg whites, low-fat cheeses like feta, low-fat salad dressings and multi-grain breads.
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Apple Cider Vinegar (one that has bits in the bottom of the bottle called the"mother of the vinegar"), Digestive Enzymes (one with papaya and pineapple enzymes), and Aloe Vera Juice
Home remedies for acidity:
* Drinking milk or eating milk products are helpful in relieving symptoms of acidity.
* Foods such as pickles, vinegar, fried foods, hot spicy foods, chocolate, pastries, and raw salad vegetables like onion, radish, cabbage, and peppers should be avoided.
* Clove also helps to relieve the symptoms of acidity. Suck one piece of clove slowly to relieve the symptoms. It also helps to reduce the onset of disease that arises due to acidity.
* A cup of vanilla ice cream or a glass of cold milk also helps to get relieve heartburn and acidity within minutes.
* Almonds are also a good source for relieving the heartburn and acidity. Eat several almonds when heartburn symptoms persist.
* Lemons also help to prevent heartburn. Cut a lemon into thin strips and dip in salt. Eat before meals to prevent heartburn.
* Take some mint leaves and chop these and then boil in a cup of water and sip slowly after meals. If a person drinks Fresh mint juice every day he will never experience acidity.
* Jaggery or gur taken after every meal also helps to reduce the acidity. Keep a piece of gur in the mouth and slowly suck it till acidity decreases.
* Eating bananas is also helpful in preventing the symptoms of acidity and heartburn. To prevent acidity it is advised to eat a banana daily.
* A mixture of 2 tsp of natural apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp raw honey in a glass of water before meals fights with acidity.
* Basil (tulsi) leaves helps to get relief from burning, nausea and gas. Chew some leaves of tulsi to decrease the acidity.
* Coconut water 4-5 times a day decreases the symptoms of the acidity and the heartburn.
* Harad (Terminalia chebula) if taken after every meal prevents the symptoms of the acidity.
* 1 tsp juice of chebulic myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice helps to prevent acidity and heartburn.
* Boil one cup of water. To this add 1 tsp of Aniseed (Saunf). Cover and leave overnight. Strain the water in the morning, add 1 tsp of honey. When this is taken 3 times a day it prevents acidity.
* To 1 ½ liters of water add 1 tsp Caraway seeds (shah jeera). Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Sip while warm. Take this liquid 2-3 times a day for 5-6 days. It will decrease the acidity.
* Take a glass of water, add a pinch of baking soda and drink it. It gives immediate relief from acidity.
* Take a glass of warm water, add a pinch of hing (asafoetida) and have it every morning to prevent acidity.
* Eat a serving of cucumber or watermelon 4-5 times in a day to fight against acidity.
* Fennel helps to relieve abdominal pain, colon disorders, gas, and gastrointestinal tract spasms. It is an effective remedy for acidic stomach conditions (heartburn).
* Ginger is very useful for digestive disorders. It help to relieve indigestion from rich foods.
* Make a fine powder by adding equal amounts of ginger powder, black pepper, dried mint leaves, asafetida (hing), anise seeds, coriander seeds, cumin, fennel and common salt. Dosage: Take about 1 teaspoon of this powder with water, twice a day after meals.
* It is advised to eat 8-10 glass to water daily. Drinking water gives immediate relief to symptoms like wind, distended stomach and acidity.
* Chewing bubble-gum also disappears the acidity. This is an easy and best way to get rid of Acidity.
* For heartburn drink a teaspoon of vinegar. It is because there is not sufficient acid in our stomach to digest food properly, thus gasses come back up and burn our stomach.
* Calcium also helps to fight with the heartburn and acidity. Yoghurt or ice-cream gives immediate relief from acidity and heartburn.
* 1 tsp juice of chebulic myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice daily relieves acidity.
* Powder one clove and one cardamom; use the powder as a mouth freshener after every meal. No more acidity and no more bad breathe.
* After food maintain an upright posture to prevent the reflex and to prevent the symptoms of acidity.
* Sleep with your head and shoulder on a high pillow for elevation.
* Do not skip meals. Do not keep large gap between meals. This produces gas / wind.
* Eat dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed.
* Last but not the least stop smoking and cut down on alcohol.
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