15 Natural Remedies for Heartburn & Severe Acid Reflux

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Heartburn is something that most adults willexperience during their lifetime. It is characterized byan uncomfortable burning sensation right behind thebreastbone that often times creeps up the throat,and is a symptom more so than a disease. It iscaused by acid reux, which occurs when the ring ofmuscle that allows food into your stomach (the loweresophageal sphincter, or LES) relaxes when itshouldnt. The result is acid from your stomach goesback up your esophagus, which then causes thesensation of heartburn. Think about itits acidburning your throatouch! Its actually possible tohave reux without heartburn, but it is not possibleto have heartburn without reux. While over-the-counter and prescription medications are available, ifyou suer only from occasional heartburn, lifestylechanges and heartburn home remedies may be theroute you want to take.

1. A spoonful of baking soda

A spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, or teaspoon-full to be exact, can help put an end to thegnawing, burning, sensation of heartburn caused by acid reux. Baking soda, as sodiumbicarbonate is more commonly known, can help your reux and in turn help your heartburnbecause it is a base substance. It has a pH higher than 7.0, and therefore neutralizes stomachacid. Neutralizing the stomach acid means that if/when your LES decides to be lazy and acidcomes up your throat, you dont get burned.

You will need-1/2 teaspoon or 1 teaspoon of baking soda-a glass of fresh water

DirectionsMix either a teaspoon or 1 single teaspoon of baking soda into a glass of water that is no morethan 8 ounces. Give it a good stir and drink all of the mixture. You can repeat this as needed butshould not exceed seven teaspoon doses in a 24 hour period. Also, avoid using this as aremedy for more than a week straight, as it is high in salt and can have side eects such asswelling or nausea.

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2. Soothe your stomach with aloe juice

Aloe is a plant used to soothe burns, and people often think of using it to help something likesunburn, but it can do more than that. It may be able to help with heartburn too because itreduces inammation. This means when your tummy starts getting irritated and inamed, oryour esophagus is getting eaten away at, a nice glass of aloe vera juice may be just the thing tohelp calm it down.

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You will need-1/2 cup aloe vera juice

DirectionsDrink a cup of aloe juice, cool or room temperature, before meals. Keep in mind that aloe canact as a laxative, so unless youre looking to t in a few extra bathroom Sudoku puzzles, look for abrand that has the laxative component removed.

3. Chew gum

The Journal of Dental Research conducted a study that showed people with symptoms ofgastroesophageal reux disease (GERD), or chronic heartburn, experienced relief when theychewed a piece of sugar-free gum for 30 minutes after a meal. This is because chewing gumstimulates the salivary glands, and increases the ow of saliva. Any acid that has built up in thegut is diluted and washed away or cleared out more quickly. The clearance of acid then improvesthe symptoms of GERD. It is possible that the same school of thought could be applied tooccasional heartburn as well. Its our regular saliva that we swallow that actually makes normalbouts of reux here and there completely painless.

You will need-1 piece of sugar-free gum

DirectionsAfter a meal, pop in a piece of sugar-free gum and chew for 30 minutes to help ward oheartburn.

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4. Chin up (and dont lie down)

Heartburn tends to get worse at night, thanks to the fact that youre lying down when you sleep.Gravity works against you, and its easier for the digested contents of your stomach to back upinto your esophagus, along with acid. Try elevating your head about 6 inches when you sleep byplacing bricks, books, or blocks under the legs at the head of your bed. You could also try awedge-shaped pillow under your mattress, but dont simply pile up extra pillows as its easy toslip o of them at night. Dont lie down within 3-4 hours after eating, because lying down with afull stomach makes stomach contents press harder against your lower esophageal sphincter.

5. How, what, and when

Watch how you eat: Dont inhale giant mouthfuls of food. Take smaller bites and eat slowly,allowing your stomach time to digest and without giving it an excuse to pump out excess acid.

Watch what you eat: Youre probably aware that specic foods trigger heartburn, usually foodshigh in acid (tomatoes or citrus fruits, for example,) or spicy foods. Avoid these as best you can toward o

Watch when you eat: Dont eat within 3-4 hours before bed. Lying down puts more pressure onyour LES and increases the likelihood of acid sneaking through.

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6. Get more acid

When you have acid burning your esophagus, it seems quite counterintuitive to ingest even moreacid. In many cases though, acid reux is caused by having not enough acid in your stomach,rather than having too much, as over-the-counter or prescription acid blockers imply (althoughthat can also be the case, among other factors.) It is the acid itself that tells the lower esophagealsphincter to tighten and close o. If you dont produce enough acid, your LES is going to think itsno big deal to loosen up for a little bit. Then of course, you get a reux of acid into youresophagus. If you think this may be your case, try drinking some pure, raw, unltered apple cidervinegar to see if this prevents your reux, or cuts it o.

You will need-3 teaspoons or 1 tablespoon of raw unltered apple cider vinegar-6 to 8 ounces of fresh water

DirectionsMix 3 teaspoons, or up to 1 tablespoon, of apple cider vinegar into 6-8 ounces of fresh water, anddrink. You can do this before each meal (probably the most eective,) before bedtime, or 2-3times during the day. If you feel is worsens your reux, do not continue to ingest it. Too muchmay also contribute to the problem.

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7. Eat a banana or an apple

Bananas contain natural antacids that can act as a buer against acid reux. If you want to tryout the simplest home remedies for heartburn rst, try letting a few bananas ripen up nicely andeating one every day. Another option is to try an apple a day. Slice one up and eat it a couple ofhours before bedtime to relieve or prevent discomfort.

8. Make gingerroot tea

Gingerroot can help ease up a number of stomach woes, from nausea to acid reux. Sipping acup of fresh tea about 20 minutes before a meal can help calm down your tummy and act as anacid buer.

You will need-3 quarter sized slices of gingerroot-2 cups of water

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Slice up 3 quarter sized pieces of gingerroot and simmer gently in 2 cups of water, covered, for30 minutes. Remove the ginger pieces, or leave them in, pour into a glass, and drink all of it about20 minutes before a meal.

9. Track your triggers

It takes time, energy, and dedication, but tracking what triggers your heartburn may be whatultimately makes it go away in the end. Instead of going crazy with what you eat and relying onover-the-counter medications to keep the acid at bay, keep a little diary of sorts that makes noteof what you ate, and if/when it caused heartburn. Also keep track of activities and what yourewearing (explained in #10.)

10. Avoid tight tting clothes

Things cinched tightly about your waist or middle can worsen heartburn. If you have super tightjeans on, when you sit down, the waistband is going to sink into your abdomen region. Samegoes for tight belts-and even shirts can be a problem for some. This is because all of the above



puts extra pressure on your lower esophageal sphincter, which make it more likely stomachcontents, will push through and youll experience reux.

11. Smoking + alcohol = heart on re

Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol can set you up for terrible reux. The nicotine andalcohol both work to weaken your LES, making it that much easier for stomach contents and acidto splash up into your esophagus. Alcohol is also going to irritate your stomach in general. Thesolution? Quit smoking, and drink less (if at all.) Doing both will improve your health overall, inaddition to relieving acid reux.

12. Maintain a healthy weight

Being overweight increases your risk of GERD, and youre going to suer from occasionalheartburn a lot more as well. This is because unnecessarily added pounds will put pressure onyour lower esophageal sphincter. It will be more likely to loosen, and overtime it may simplyweaken.

13. Mustard.

Mustard is an alkalizing food that is full of minerals, and contains a weak acid in the form ofvinegar. Consuming mustard straight, while it may make you grimace at rst, may ultimately endup making your smile. Because of its alkaline properties, it will help neutralize the acid that maycome creeping up your throat, and therefore may neutralize the pain of acid reux. It seems tobe the most helpful if youre feeling a bout of heartburn creeping up, or if youre in the midst ofone.

You will need-1 teaspoon of good quality yellow mustard

DirectionsMuster up some courage, and just take that little sucker straight.



14. Snack on almonds

A natural remedy for heartburn from Readers Digest, eat some almonds after every meal, everysnack, every time you ingest something basically. Try to track down organic almonds if possible.These tasty nuts do something to seemingly neutralize the juices in your stomach, relieving andpreventing some instances of heartburn.

You will need-3 to 4 almonds

DirectionsDirectly after every meal, every snack, basically every time you ingest something, eat 3-4 almondsafterwards. Theres no need to eat more, unless of course you want to munch on some more, butkeep in mind that in excess some people have found almonds trigger heartburn, kind of like howthey help tension headaches but can trigger migraines.



15. A cup of chamomile

Having a spot of chamomile tea about 1 hour before you plan on going to sleep can helpreduce inammation in your stomach, and possibly balance out the acidity levels as well. It alsodoes wonders for relieving stress, which can trigger acid reux, and will help you sleep throughthe night as well. You can use instant chamomile tea, or you can easily make your own fresh.

You will need-1 teaspoon dried chamomile ower petals-Strainer-1 cup of boiling water-Honey or lemon (optional)

DirectionsBoil one cup of water in a cooking pot, and then reduce the heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of driedchamomile petals, and let them simmer for 45 seconds. Remove from heat and let the petalssoak for another minute or two before straining them. Pour the tea into a mug, and add a bit ofhoney or lemon if you wish.

When I was very young, around 5 or 6, I remember hearing my babysitter talk about heartburn,and I was horried. I asked her if it meant your heart was on re and she said yes. I paused and



then said like, there are actually ames around your heart? My babysitter nodded solemnly.Now, of course, I know better than that, but its still called heartburn for a reason. The searing,burning, pain does indeed feel like someone lit a re in your chest, and let the ames spread toyour throat.

Certain medications may quell the discomfort, but they can have long-term side eects, createdependency, are hard on your system, and often times arent even necessary for occasional acidreux. It may be awhile of trial and error when using natural remedies to nd what works best totreat your heartburn, but in the long run, its well worth it.

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153 COMMENTS

JerryI have suffered serious acid reflux for years and it is really debilatating It effects what I can eat,drink, do and pretty much every aspect of my life. I am so sick of it and have tried everything fromOTC medicine to prescription proton pump inhibitors and none of it works. Anyone try any of these? Ireally want to give the natural route a go but dont know where to start.

March 24, 2013 at 3:51 amReply

Dixie StineIve recently tried aloe juice. It seems to be working pretty well.

April 5, 2013 at 7:53 pmReply



SusanHYou might want to do some research on the Aloe when I did; I decided NOT touse it.

April 15, 2013 at 2:06 amReply

BuckHi, may I ask why you decide against the Aloe?

Ive battled acid reflex for years, 62yrs old, seems to getting worse, Take pre-meds, at nights its awful, constantly clearing throat, etc;.

Looking at all my options.

November 29, 2014 at 3:08 amReply

VI used to have heartburn BAD so did my sister in law we both started drinking 1 tspvinegar in 8 ounces of water every morning . ABSOLUTELY NO MORE HEARTBURN!!

May 3, 2013 at 12:34 amReply

Namor DrakeHi V,

I read your comment on heartburn and I was wondering what kind of vinegar areyou using? I appreciate the information


AliciaI would think its Braggs apple cider vinegar. That is the best and is used forlots of natural remedies.

December 16, 2014 at 1:19 pmReply

BilBMy general quick fix is milk. For a worse attack I make an egg nog. The thinking here isthat the acid cogeals the protien in the egg, forming a raft to help contain the acid.Same effect as puting vineger in water when poaching an egg.

Long term, load up your diet wth green beans thin sliced the grandma way. Beans arealkaline foods which are also (I believe) high in vitamin A. This vitamin is important formaintaining the duodenal lining which goes from your lips to the other end internally.This also helps keep mouth ulcers at bay.

Keep sliced green beans in you freezer. When your diet goes wobbly, cook up a wholebowl of beans and force it down any way you can. This will reset your system veryquickly.

A quick fix for mouth ulcers I swill the mouth with a rough red wine. The alcohol andthe tanin seem to get the infection under control quickly.

August 18, 2013 at 3:35 pmReply

Terri Cesare Arnold@BilB Please, I am begging you, may I have your recipe for the eggnog? I amgoing to try the green beans now as I have a pound at home. However, what doyou mean when you say thin sliced the grandma way? My grandmothers passedaway when I was 2 and my mother was not a willing cook. I have been in so muchpain from this heartburn for 3 weeks now. I eat healthy, no red meat, only waterand herbal teas to drink. So I am not sure what is causing this. Thank you inadvance!


LaTiaYou sound like a young person. Have you try checking your calcium and



other minerals. my acid reflux started when I became hypercalcemic.Hopefully it will all go away when they remove the irritating parathyroid.

July 27, 2014 at 2:08 amReply

shelby martzI need some advice on getting rid of my acid reflux I cried for an hour the otherday

November 18, 2014 at 10:08 pmReply

derekIt may sound weird but i have found a hot shower somehow helps. I have no idea whybut it does for me. I just let the hot water hit my stomach and back of my neck.Otherwise real gingerale and aloe vera juice help calm things down.I am gonna trychamomile tonight.

September 20, 2013 at 4:01 amReply

PamIt relaxes the nerves.


ginamy husband used the apple cider vinegar and it worked. he stopped the pepcid pillscompletely. when he feels a flare-up coming on, he takes some

September 27, 2013 at 3:52 pmReply

KristenI used to have really bad heartburn. The kind that would keep me up for a day and ahalf until I finally had to purge my contents. I found out that diet was my #1 cause so Icut out all processed and preserved food. Also vinegar works well. Must be the applecider vinegar. The white vinegar does not work at all. Mustard helps me also.Chamomile tea is great for a lot of things. Also you can find digestive enzymes at yourlocal health food market. I suggest using these when you eat. That is finally what rid metotally of heartburn. Along with daily use of probiotics. My overall health has greatlyimproved and I havent had heartburn in 3 months!!!!! Now thats really somethingfor me. I was on Medication for a year. It worked at first, then my body got used to itand it totally quit on me.

October 2, 2013 at 4:38 pmReply

SusyI have had severe heart burn during pregnancies. I took a 1/4 Papaya, tossed it in theblender added some water and sugar to my liking, blended, and there I had the bestremedie for heartburn. My husband said even inhaling the aroma of the juice helpedhis heartburn. I drank a cup before going to bed, and was usually even able to get rid ofthe gas in my stomach. But Im not sure how many of you can get fresh Papaya. I haveheard that you can buy it dried and ground in capsules though too.


JaniceIve tried the yellow mustard one. This seems to work during the heartburn you getfrom not having enough acid in your stomach. However, it does not work for heartburnfrom having too much acid. I have not figured out how to tell the difference, so therehave been times that this has worked, but there have also been times that it has mademy heartburn worse.

January 2, 2014 at 4:39 amReply

TraceyI just tried the mustard and it made it worse




SoterisIt works in some in others doesnt. This applies to most so called remediesthey introduce.


David LathamFuji applies the sweeter the apple the better it works.


AaronTo Jerry

Try making your own aloe juice. For this you will need1 Fresh aloe leaf cut , strip off the green outside skin. Then you left with clear aloewith some yellowish outside. Cut and strip off as much of the yellowish outside. Thenyou are left with clear aloe. Note the yellowish stuff can give a laxative effect.Blend with a cup of apple juice, cup of orange juice, qtr cup water.

Its really good and soothes. Way healthier than gavascon.

June 8, 2014 at 9:14 amReply

Debbie havensI get heartburn alot nothing ever works but today I tried the mustard and my heartburnwas gone. Thank you so much

Debbie

June 14, 2014 at 8:25 pmReply

rachelleThe mustard works!!


DougJerry, I get stomach acid pretty bad periodically, but never really in the esophagus. Ivetaken Zantac Tums Prilosec and all the rest which usually work. I happened t be withoutlast night and my friend suggested eating a full lemon wedge and a glass of water.Slightly nasty but relief in less than a minute!!!!! Incredible!

July 5, 2014 at 8:52 pmReply

DannyMy Step-Father had severe heartburn and it turned out to be a tumor in his esophagusthat was keeping the stomach valve open and if he would of went to the doctor forsimple heartburn it would of been not as bad and very treatable. So yeah its alwaysgood to go to the doctor! mnjj


AnitaIts 3:15am I am up reading all of this, I woke up choking and throat burning not surewhat is going on and I dont recall this ever happening to me ever before. I have beenput in the hospital for some type of acid reflux problem but the only reason I ended upat the hospital was because my chest had been hurting and it felt like too muchpressure and I was kept at the hospital under observation for over a day and thatswhen I found out I had that problem. I started off getting Prilosec when I left thehospital but that got expensive so I got the plain label at Walmart Acid Reducer andthose worked just the same. I havent had no problems for over five years and nowhere I go again.



Thank you for all this feedback here on this site.


ibiviMake lifestyle changes and that will help more than just taking an acid reducer.Limit fats, foods high in acid content (citrus, tomato sauce, drink milk if you arenot lactose intolerant, etc). There are lots of sites online which provide excellentinfo on this condition. And go see your doctor to get tested and appropriatetreatment. Take care.


AnnieI couldnt sleep and couldnt find my tums. I just tried a teaspoon of yellow mustardafter reading a bunch of these posts. Well about 20 min. Ago. Im either making myselfbelieve its working or it really is working. I am about to try to sleep again:)


KatrienI like the Aloe but I drink Kefir every day- at least 1 cup and my heartburn has becomenon existent!!! As I drink it, I could feel the Kefir coating my esophagus and literallyputting out the fire Good luck!!


AntoniaI also had acid reflux that affected my life all day every day t was awful! I couldnt eathere or there or at this time or the other and I had to carry around liquid antacid in mypurse, I went through it like water until I began drinking ginger tea. Ginger tea curedme! I am such a skeptical person but I urge you to please drink the tea before everymeal and soon you will notice a big difference.


ceceIve tried the mustard shot. horrible taste but it works fine for me


LuzJerry I have. I bought the organic apple cider I pour a capful on a bottle of water anddrink it all day. I have felt much better. . I also take a tea spoon of coconut oil organic aswell, and is really good.


KrystalMustard provided instant relief for me!!

December 4, 2014 at 1:10 amReply

JenI have tried some of the above and found that, for myself, soemtimes they work and sometimes theydont. I know that is not very helpfulBUT what I CAN tell you was a major trigger for me was MINTgum. I was told, as a child, that mint can sooth your stomach ache, so I chewed gum constantlywithout it helping. Until one day, a nurse told me to try fruit flavored gum, like berry or strawberry.She said stay away from mint and cinnamon. Same is true for toothpaste. I changed from adulttoothpaste (way too much mint) to a childs toothpaste WITH flouride that tasted like strawberry. Mydentist said it is jut the same as adult toothpaste as long as it has flouride. I tried aloe juice, and it wasok for the one bottle I tried (very expensive and hard to find). Deffinately track your triggers and cutthem out. I am doing much better after cutting out coffee, mint and beer.

I do hope this helps someone out there



March 26, 2013 at 7:16 pmReply

ChristineAltoids mints help me a lot!


BrettThank you, this remedy help me a lot!


CheriI have tried all but the baking soda and what worked best for me was the apple cider vinegar.


SandyI didnt believe this until I tried it but eat celery before bedtime. It works foe me.


AllisonAfter a painful night of suffering I tried a banana and the honey. Seperately of course. I also drank a8oz glass of half and haldwhy you ask becasue grandpa said so. The combination has helped somebut I dont know. Tonight has been one of the worse night Ive ever had. I take prilosetc 2 to 3 times aday, zantac one daily, and usually a few tums. Ive had a chronic cough from the acid too. Im going tosleep in the recliner tonight with hopes of actually sleeping. Anyone else have it this terribly bad?


SusanHYes Stopped the Prilosec. Did a colon cleanse and a gall bladder cleanse. Startedtaking Betaine a digestive enzyme with every meal. Stopped caffeine. Started dailyprobiotic. Started organic juicing- 2 carrotts and an apple daily and have added to thatwith sometimes greens, or cucumber or celery or beets etc . Started fermentedvegetables. Stopped drinking water with food. Dont eat 3 hours or so before bed. Dontovereat. Sweet Gerkin pickle juice helped as does Baking soda in water as does AppleCider Vinegar with mother. Then the Betaine started making me feel too full andbloated and was able to stop it. Still follow everything else. No more prilosec! Thatstuff will kill ya. As will Acid Reflux if you dont get it under control. Seems there may bea connection to hypothyroidism. Heal your gut and get your life back!


melanie hI have suffered with reflux for a long time, and I recently have been referred to anendochronologist to check my thyroid maybe that appointment will help me..


Robertholy crap prilosec 2 to 3 times a day, i used to take prilosec once a day intil thatdidnt work, then the pepcid pills stopped working as well, now im onpantoprazole but still get the acid and heartburn from time to time, like right now(3 am, trying to get to bed) thanks for the apple cider vinegar advice im drinking itnow, hopefully thatll work, yea im a train wreck im also a celiac and currentlyhaving issues with tonsil stones so i decided that tums (calcium, milk) isnt a goodidea right now


Codi



Ive taken acid reflux medicine and tried the vingear and mustard remedy neitherseemed to work..Im 7months pregnant and I need help this is horrible


GannyI took Prilosec for 17 yrs. and then it stopped!!! For the past year, Ive tried everythingexcept mustard. I took ginger tea with lemon and honey, or apple cider vinegar withhoney in water, or ice cold small red delicious apples, ( works every time). I chewcrystalized ginger, or ginger candy. Sometimes they work, sometimes they dont. I wasin terrible pain for over the past year. I talked with my primary physician recently andhe had the Gastroentestlogist (sp) prescribe Nexium. It works, so far.


bettyHi Ganny, just wanted to tell you , please dont be fooled by nexium, I used it forabout eight years, I ran out about a year and half ago,And was unable to get it, after being off of it for afew hours my stomach felt like Ihad drank scalding hot water, I was unable to even drink water, unable to bendover, it didnt mater if I eat or not, I was in pain.I am some better now , but I have had a long hard battle. I have prayed , and triedeverything natural that I could find to help.I use only baking soda and distilled or filtered water for the acid, it works the bestfor me. I boil cabbage and drink it broth with salt only , it helpsActually I have learned to like it as a drink with meals , I try to eat lots of greenleafy vegetables, yellow fruit and vegetables , fish , Turkey, salmon, I have a bookthat I found at a thrift store that has helped me greatly. Its called:Health boosters for seniorsI was in my early fifties when I started taking nexium, learned after I got off it thatyou are supposed to only stay on it for a short time,I think it was killing me.So I want to encourage you to read about it and its side affects on internet.We really wont need the meds often if we learn how to eat so we get the vitaminsand minerals that our body needs.I am still searching to learn all I can about how to feed my body healthy foods andpraying for wisdom on what I can do to get well. God Bless, I pray this has helped .

October 3, 2014 at 7:52 amReply

AriaYes I have only had it for three days Im 21 years old and am not pregnant and had myfirst heartburn it is mostly in my throat just burning away the odd thing is its not inmy chest really only in my throat and even feels like its going into my ears the burningis absolutely dreadful and has been non stop for three days any suggestions is it what Ithink it is????


roseCheck into kidney problems, major reason for stomach disturbances. Get a goodprobiotic. Syntol, or Bioinnovations have acid protection so it gets where you need it.Most dont have this so they are a waste of time and money. Syntol has digestiveenzymes in it.


CathieI have had a chronic cough and acid reflux for 6 weeks and cant get rid of either one . Itake protonix and nexium daily and neither one of them work. I havent tried anynatural remedies yet but I am looking for a remedy.I also have slept in the recliner for6 weeks.need help fast.

August 3, 2014 at 3:11 amReply

CHerisseI have found that going to a chiropractor to keep your spine aligned especially in



the mid-back helps with heartburn symptoms alot!! Find a GOOD chiropractor inyour area and give it a try.


BrenYeah I suffer with it everyday for over 10 years, I stay up all night so fed up with it. Thepilss dont work anymore. I guess I need to quit everything I enjoy in life, drinking beer,eating spicy foods, cheese etc it sucks but I have to do something I cant do thisanymore the pain is to much. I am going to try the Vinegar and change my diet. I will letyou know in about a week if I have any improvement. Thanks everyone for Ideas


FranI have been on generic nexium for over ten years. I still get a bad episode like tonight ,once in a while. I tried the banana and hot coffee with cream and also put a pillowbehind my lower back to help me sit up straight and after a half hr. Im feeling better .My banana is very ripe and soft. Im afraid to move now , so I will be sleeping in myrecliner up rite tonight. Thanks to all for the help.


BuckYes Allison, I can relate. Exactly why Im here looking for help also.


PaulaBananas actually give me heartburn. But Ive had luck with the baking soda remedy. Just be preparedto have a few good belches. Think of the reaction you get when you mix vinegar and baking soda thats whats happening with the stomach acid.


Jane Gregory@Sandy how surprising. I have had people telling me that celery is good for treating heartburnsymptoms but didnt know that it actually works.

Thanks for that nugget of information

May 10, 2013 at 1:38 pmReply

RandiMy dad has some type of reaction to certain foods that is immediate. It almost appears as if he isgoing to get sick, but he describes it as if it feels like his chest is closing up and hard to breathe. Whileat dinner one night, he had been told about something to try (and said he had before) and requestedsome straight lemon juice (offered for them to bring him to lemon slices to squeeze, but the waiter wehad was wonderful and did it for him). He drank that and within 2 or 3 minutes had immediate relief. Iwill say he has mentioned he also does the vinegar and it works. I havent had the nerve to try theseyet, due to taste, but he swears by both of these options.


Lorraine AdamsYou may want to add Licorice Root to your list. It works wonders for heartburn. I have been using itfor years to control mine.

Also, drinking Gentian Root tea at the onset of heartburn helps to get things moving and dispel theheartburn. Unfortunately, it is VERY bitter, (probably why it works so well). I just take a few mouthfuls.

One other thing I have been using lately is d-Limonene (Orange Peel Oil). I take one every other dayfor 30 days and then stop till needed again. It seems to having a coating action on the esophagus andit gives you wonderful fresh breath.




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AnnabellLorraine, licorice root does work because it helps to thicken the mucosal lining of theesophagus and stomach, however make sure to get deglycerized licorice root becausethe regular kind raises blood pressure significantly in some people. I have had greatsuccess with licorice root. Fennel also helps.


DianeI like your website and am a fan of natural cures. However, if acid reflux persists see a doctor.Frequent acid reflux can lead to Barretts esophagus which is a precursor for cancer. My husband wasfortunate that his cancer was caught in early stage 1.


LUCKY LADYI have Barretts esophagus and take meds but last night I had the worse heartburn everand its going on today thats why I am reading this to ty and find help


DFayeI had been telling my doctors for years that I had acid reflux and would be woken up in the middle ofthe night by it and sometimes having to run to the bathroom to vomit. It was always overlooked andnot taken seriously. One day last year, I finally got to see a gastro doctor because of my body swelling,stomach, legs, throat, ankles etc.. Then I remembered a commercial I saw on T.V. and asked himWhat are the symptoms of esophageal cancer? ..while thinking about my acid reflux. He thought itwas a good idea to get an Endoscopy done. He found I have Barretts Esophagus, hiatal hernia, andmultiple ulcers in part of my stomach. I had a second endoscopy done 6 months later, luckily thebiopsy of my esophagus was not yet cancerous, and my ulcers had all healed. I do encourageeveryone who has acid reflux to get an endoscopy done, its really important! I started havingheartburn when I was a teenager but didnt know what it was back then, and had it when I waspregnant as a lot of women do. Now I cant ever take aspirin (doctor thinks the ulcers were causedby using too many Excedrin migraine pills, although I told him that I only took about 5 in one monthstime), and have to try to never have an acid reflux attack because of my Barretts esophagus. Have tohave an endoscopy done every 3 years for now on. In the morning, in my coffee- I add a teaspoon ofcoconut oil, a teaspoon of honey, and shake in some cinnamon. I started doing this a month and ahalf before my 2nd endoscopy and believe this is what healed my ulcers;)


Nancyso how did it heal all u said was u had endo done u had ulcer Barre tts esophagus sowhat change did u mk that ulcers was all gone . was it the coconut oil with honey withshake cinn. other say no cinnamon,mint and caffine


Sherri FisherI read that dill pickle juice will provide instant relief. I didnt believe that at all but I love pickle juice so Ifigured next time I have heartburn really bad Id try it. It didnt provide instant relief but within just afew minutes my heartburn was much better. Not gone, but a lot better.


BilBSee earlier reply to first comment.

My wife had a reflux bad enough to wake her. She had some milk (then went back to bed). It did notlast long. So I made her the eggnog (with some sugar), and she is asleep. It was the curried sausages.2am.

The beans are the best diet stabiliser. I cant get my family eating them regularly. Theyd rather eat fortaste rsther thsm health. So I have to dose myself up with the bean bowl treatment periodically tokeep healthy. Gourmey chopped beans may look trendy on a plate, but it is a terrible way the eat



beans in volume. Last week i demonstrated the bean slicing technique to my 15 year old so have nowpassed on that little very important bit that i learnt from my Grandmother. Sliced beans are now hardto find at the super market. It is all long chopped beans. That is just lazy manufacturing.


wellness homepageMost of us have acid reflux problems now and again. In majority of cases this is harmless. If theproblem becomes persistent and goes untreated, the heartburn can develop into GERD(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). In chronic and severe cases the esophagus can become scarred the patient may have difficulty swallowing, and the risk of developing cancer of the esophagusincreases significantly. .:


KsTry Siberian pine nut oil- I get mine online from the other option. My dad and I have both been on itfor different digestive disorders and its the closest thing to a miracle in a bottle. Totally natural andtotally healing all the way through the digestive tract.


SummerJust wanted to mention a disease my son has recently been diagnosed with its eosinophilicesophagitis. Its a condition where white blood cells (eosinophils) build up on the lining of theesophagus making the chest tight and causing food to get stuck like the symptoms Randi describedher father had (May 23 2013). My son was hospitalized when he couldnt swallow (not even saliva) forover 24 hours and the endoscopy tore his esophagus. They prescribe Nexium and allergy testing.They believe allergies play a role in causing the white blood cells to form. Experts still searching fordefinitive causes and treatment, but just thought Id share this info since its a relatively newly nameddisorder.


candicehi ive just been diagnosed with this so im taking apo prozole n waiting for my allrgy testi find it hard to eat , what is he doing else besides the pills?


joei would try all of these remedies but warn people to steer clear of any sugarfree product like chewinggums. That crap (Aspartame) and its cousins is not your friend


AndiInteresting ideas and comments. I cant do baking soda because of the salt. Bananas can give meheartburn as another person here reveals, too. Milk doesnt help. Vinegar is outright terrifying, butnow that Ive read the explanation Im trying it- right now..BTW I DO keep sugar free gum on mynightstand, because it really helps me when I get heartburn lying down.Im reluctant to say thevinegar has helped because I drank it 2 minutes ago, but Im having instant relief. Wow. Will comeback and tell you if it doesnt last. Wow. just wow.


PattiIve tried the vinegar but it set my stomach on fire when i drank it. My reflux is at the point now that ihave really bad chest pains that make me feel like Im gonna pass out. I have tried the nexium and itworked before but hate the idea of the side affects. Milk used to work but not anymore. Trying to stayaway from the aspertame so the sugarfree gum is out. Think Ill try the green beans, cant hurtanymore than it already does. Thanks for the info.




MartinSounds like your stomach linings are inflamed. Avoid any artificial sweeteners at allcost,as well as all soda pops. Take L Glutamine 5-10 gr. p. day on empty, Nutricillin on emptyand Pep Zin Gi with every meal. Once your linings are healed take 2 tbs. Braggs applecider vinegar with a 1/3 tsp. baking soda (aluminium free) in 8 oz. of water every day.Freeze organic lemons, grate one every morning on a cheese grater dissolve 1 1/2 tbsof natural unprocessed honey in a cup of hot water, add the gratings and drink itbefore breakfast. That should solve your problems.


SharonHas anyone tried taking Slippery Elm? Ive been reading that this has been a digestive remedy forcenturies and it is supposed to coat the stomach and esophagus protecting it from the acid. However,the name, Slippery Elm, makes it sound somewhat ominous. Im going to check with an herb expertand find out more about this.


JennySlippery elm is brilliant! Really works. I get it direct from a qualified herbalist. You use 1teaspoonful of slippery elm powder in some warm water or milk. Make sure you stirwell and drink every bit. Used it last night after two days of awful acid reflux and sleptsoundly for the first time for ages. This morning totally settled down. Also find Applecider vinegar (suggested above) and ginger tea helpful and soothing.


marleneSo sorry to read that so many folks have this issue. I have an uncomfortable, sometimes tight throatand sometimes it affects my voice. I have no heartburnthank God. In fact I feel great except for mythroat!I eat wellno coffee, tomato sauces (miss my pizza) . I have decaf herbal teas and I eat fish, chickenand turkey. I eat salads and vegies. I finish eating at 5:30PM and have a little snack about 8:30PM. Iexercise (now on an empty stomach so acid does not come up from my food. Gastro Dr. did anendoscopy and said evertyhing looks fine. ENT said throat and vocal cords look good. I give up! I havethis for 10mos and can not figure it out. I also began drinking Almond Milk.it is supposed toneutralize stomach acids.Im open to suggestions!Thanks


sayeraEven my husband is suffering from the same problem. Everything is fine with himexcept with his constant throat clearing. We tried everything, done the endoscopy aswell.. nothing is wrong but the acid does not stop from reaching oesophagus when therhythm of his body breaks down.. open to suggestions.. please please help.. anybody


Ole11. Smoking + alcohol = heart on fire 12. Maintain a healthy weight

Those are both very wrong What causes heartburn, is eating bad stuff, that has been classified asgood eating, such as Potatoes, Beans, Rice etc Things that are not natural to our bodies!

If you wanna get rid of heartburn forever, and not have weight issues, then go Paleo or LCHF, it alsogives you the joy, of drinking alcohol, without worrying if youll gain weight ( Another myth ).


mehitabelI just came across this article today.looking for some relief for persistent gerd. Ive been paleo/lowcarb for about 6 years lost 50 lbs still persistent gerd. I dont take ppis because i havent wantedto shut down stomach acidso, for yearsi sip sodium bicarb wateras the need arises.and it



arisesa lot.

Last doc visit, my kidneys seem to be not clearing creatinine like they should. So in my research, i findthat sodium bicarb is normally considered safe, even long-term but combining it with milkorcalcium in any formcan create a milk-alkali syndrome, which sounds like hell on kidneys

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk-alkali_syndrome-

Ive tried the cider vinegar, betaine hcl, ppis, paleo diet, very low carband now problems withsodium bicarbnot being enough and maybe, along with calcium.doing a number on kidneys.The search goes on

all the best,ron


maureenAny suggestion for Hiatus hernia ? was diagnosed last yr, prescribed Nexium but never took, had nosymptoms until last month. been having accupuncture treatments slowly getting some relief.


JANEive tried acupuncture and it works well if you keep going for a while

I have a systemic acid problem, some say if you have an enlarged liver, you will havereflux. that its also the liver not doing its job.


Deehas anyone thought about allergies or food intollerence? I was told I have Gerd Eosophagitus.Burning pain in stomach, indigestion, bloating, heartburn, gas etc to the point of vomiting 3 nights aweek!!!! Through keeping a diary of food Ive found an intollerence to Lactose, Wheat and Sulphitesand by keeping them out of my diet the problems have stopped


MistyI have all those symptoms. I am soy intolerant. I get the most violent, painful gas andthen comes diarrhea so bad I think I am going to crap my colon out (sorry for thegraphic description) If I eat soy protein, I throw up after hours and hours of pain, heartburn, indigestion and nausea. If I have oil, I get the gas and diarrhea. If I have soy sauceI usually just get really REALLY bad gas. My body doesnt know what to do with soy,either it refuses to digest it and it ferments in my stomach and I vomit or it sends it on afast track out the other end, like a luge. And guess what? Soy is in everything!!!!!!!!!! I canimagine how hard it is to find food that you can tolerate if you have multipleintolerances. A trip to the grocery store probably takes you hours since you have toread absolutely every label.


MistyTried the mustard and it lit me on FIRE!!!! The pain is so bad that it gave me goose pimples and ismaking me very nauseous! I will wait a few minutes to see if it will pass

10 minutes laterPain subsided, and heart burn gone for now. Still nauseous, but could be from the cold mustard globsitting in my stomach. Waiting for a burp, that is what usually sets it off.

a few minutes laterburped and a slight burn come with it, not like usual, not as bad. Going back to bed, will post again ifthis works for the rest of the night.


RichI was born with a hiatus hernia and had to sleep sitting up for the first year of my life. Since I was a



teenager I have suffered heartburn and over the years I have found the best things to do areavoid: coffee, bananas, alcohol and dairy.Keep your weight down (the single best thing you can do do). It sounds counter intuitive but drink ahalf lemon squeezed into a glass of water every morning, eat raw greens and raw almonds too


Diane VarIve read that you should avoid mint gum as this may exacerbate the situation. Stick to cinnamon orfruit gum.

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GeorgeI have had three liver transplants and suffer from chronic reflux. I get reasonable results from gingerale, but I also find that eating a lemon after my last meal also works.


AngieGo easy on the bicarb as it throws out of sync some of the constituents that keep your blood good.Also soda water is fast acting . 3 mouthfuls is all you need.


SaraYou should look into the idea that reflux is sometimes caused by too LITTLE acid in the stomach. Thisgenerally happens later in life. It is remedied by taking a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in water.

Sara


Greg KI agree with you Sara. Im soon to be 56 and have had acid issues as long as I can remember but italways responded to antacids or when very bad, baking soda.NOTE: Its criticial that the baking soda/water be mixed until absoultely clear or your kidneys will takea pounding trying to process raw soda granules!Ive had really bad sinuses for years and seen many specialists who end up throwing in the towelwhen their whizbang drugs dont work.Recently I had spinal fusion surgery and got what I think is full blown GERD or LPR from eating layingdown. Knowing what I know now I would have eaten soft foods or nutritional liquids. I dont have totell anyone about reflux chest pains.chest pain is from hell!The reason I mentioned sinuses is because I now believe I have had silent reflux for years and yearsso in a weird way having GERD might be an answer to the hell of sinus infections and may possiblysave me from the horrors of throat or espohageal cancers. I have an endoscopy scheduled for April23rd so hopefully will FINALLY get some validation that its NOT all my imagination.Im going to try the raw unpurified ACV today. Tums, OTC omeprazole, baking soda.nothing thatused to work is working like it used to in the past so my reflux has definately evolved.

Great site/blog! Thanks for the info and I wish you all good/better health.GK


johnsomething that helped me is

cut 2 slivers of ginger

chew and eat the gingers raw. Yes I also tried with hot water but it wasnt as effective.

It is gross and spicy but seems to help.

I hope it can help someone reading.




Jona Cris Peredonatural remedies are better than others to relief heartburn!


LisaI have an on going problem with hoarse voice and constant sore throat. Have had severe burningchest pain before, do not get that now just very sore throat, constantly. Tried cider vinegar at nightand throat definitely less sore. Going to keep taking it. Thanks alot. Need to work out now how to healthe damage I have heard aloe gel good for burns.


AlanI love all of your suggestions. Great website. Thank you.


MarianneAfter a long sufferring day at work were no antacid helped cure my pain i logged on to the trustyinternet for advice.. my mum had already bought me aloe juice so I took a quick swig of it whilereading all the advice and comments here.. it partially relieved the burning pain.. i then decided to gofor the cider vinegar.. 1 large spoon made my chest feel on fire but then slowly settled.. lastly for goodmeasure i had a cup of natural apple juice.. which has rid me completely of heartburn!I never thought vinegar or apples would be on the list of remedies! I assumed these were acidic andwould make me worse but low and behold they were a godsend!

I read earlier today cabbage and garlic are good at battling ulcers / Heartburn so they are on tonightsdinner menu alongside a large helping of green beans!.. .thanks for the advice!


maryHello guys! This website is very interesting and all of your comments are also helpful indeed. Will trythose once I get home. Now, Im having fever maybe to due to my GERD. I was diagnosed last Fridayand I still have the feeling that somethings stuck on my chest. I dont have any problem with mytummy but on my chest especially when inhaling then the problem is there. Though, the pain that Ihave now on my chest is already tolerable. What bothers me now is that Im having a fever, should Ibe worry about this?


KarenTrying the bicarbonate Hope it works


drewdid it work or what?


katebaking soda, sometimes enzymes work. put extra pillows to elevate chest


TylerYea i have been having problems too but i have had problems for a long long time u guys think ishould get it checked it it seems like anything i eat anymore ust gives me heart burn




FrancesAnyone has this similar symptoms? Does not feel heartburn or spit up from stomach to throat butalways has the acid taste in mouth daily and occasional stomach tender to touch. What remediesanyone has used for this specific symptoms?


VanessaI have heartburn and reflux problems. Ive tried working out on an empty stomach with out success.Ive tried vinegar probably the worst one ive tried could not breath after that and when it started to goaway it came back with a vengeance. Tried lemon water no help. Tried baking soda in water, it workedjust before I ran to the bathroom to vomit, Ive always had a problem with trying to burp and this wasbad for this particular remedy. I had found that ice cream works only it caused me to gain 30#because I was desperate for relief. I have not found that coffee is a problem in fact coffee helps withachy knees. Mustard is the same as vinagar bad choice for me. Im trying to avoid pills. Why do thebeans need to be cut a certain way? Maybe ill try that. Ive also tried glutton free and low carb thisdidnt seem to work either.


SunodThis is very useful:I will definitely start taking these natural ramedies right from tomorrow;thanks a lot


LaurieI have had gerd for years . I have had two endoscopies two colonoscopies and Dr. says its mild case.my husband just died a couple months ago and it flared up badly my throat is burning stomach hurtsand Im really have a lot of anxiety I dont take drugs I do everything natural. Ayurvedic doctor saysstay away from Apple cider vinegar, lemons and garlic because it it inflame my stomach more . I amdiligently trying pine nut oil , essential oils, pancreatic enzymes, probiotics, baking soda and justbought proxyme gi. I will try the green beans.


JANEhow did the probiotics work for you?try comfrey root powder tea.


toniMy reflux stems from a failing gallbladder.cannot have surgery due to extremely high bloodpressure.have been taking prescription meds but am looking for natural remedies.will try area of thesuggestions I have read here.


marisaGinger gum gets rid of nausea and milk gets rid of my heartburn instantly


HeatherI knew not to have that pizza. Was sooo good though. Been up ever sence with horrible heartburn. Itried the mustard. Was really hard to get down for me but I think it worked. Its been about an hour soIm goin to bed.


AnneHi,Ive been searching the web for acid reflux, digestion, every thing and anything concerning helping



with digestion. Weve also been looking into this with the medical team and pharmacist. We seem tobe coming back to the beginning every time. Im not having a lot of success with whatever Im trying:prevacid, diovol, senium,

Ive also tried: camomile, fennel, grapefruit, almond milk (We are raw vegan), water, lemon with water,cucumber / lemon / mint and water (delicious but not for me), bananas (they make it worst),

Oh Almost forgot I have advanced gastro intestinal cancer Im just looking for some kind ofrelief so that I can at least sleep more comfortably at night. Thank you all for your help! God bless.


LotusI would be careful with lemon or apple cider, it is pretty harsh, and if you have damaged of you lining ,it may be irritated.Stay away from spicies as well, even ginger in this case.Tomatoes might also case the problem, similar with dairy.


HelenaWhy I Dont Recommend Baking Soda for Acid Reflux

Many people are familiar with the use of a spoonful of baking soda in water for heartburn relief, butthere are a couple reasons I didnt include it. First off, baking soda is very high in sodium, so taking anentire spoonful of it could be a problem for some people. Second, and more importantly, addingbaking soda to an already over-full stomach can cause the stomach to explode no joke.


CarolI suffered sore hoarse throat and cough for 22 years and was examined by every specialist known toman with no result until a speech therapist told me to raise the head of the bed there is somethingcalled Silent GERD no other symptoms of heartburn but at night stomach contents creep up. Withintwo days cough and throat improved six months later Im a new person. I almost didnt believe her.Such an easy cure not just pillows, you must raise the bed. Note: I already knew that if I gained eventwo pounds my symptoms were worse so fat plays a huge part in this disease. Years ago I lost tenpounds in one month by eating just vegetables and rice, with nuts for snack, apple for dessert. Nosauces of any kind. Five days after you start, suddenly food tastes wonderful an apple is equivalentto cheesecake! Lots of chopping & dicing, but worth it.


deeIve had acid reflux for a around 6 months.My doctor put me on meds for 3 months.After I stoppedtaking them,2 months after it was back.Im going to try the mustard.I stopped eating fried foods andanything with tomato in it.I now am staying away from processed food .Veggies And chicken cooked inmy flavor wave.It has been a struggle though because I did love my spaghetti sauces,My acid reflux isannoying ,I have so much gas and. heartburn 10 minutes after I eat and my stomach is growing as if Inever ate.I do have a lot of stress though,which I have to work on getting rid of.It can be very stressfulwanting to get rid of acid reflux for good and it comes back after my first time having it and I was. onmeds.I would really like it gone fr good without needs,a natural way.I tried white vinegar and I hurledover in pain,it felt like it was tearing e inside.I think if I would try apple cider vinegar. I will go reallyslow ad start by dipping a spoon in it and licking the spoon after.


ShirlDee, I have carried a sore throat for a few months. The burning in the mouth andthroat is quite irritating. I think it stems from diagnosed acid reflux, but I do not feel itcoming up the esophagus. I am connecting it to excessive belching, however whichoccurs after eating. The evening seems the worst , and I try to control that by AppleCider Vinegar in honey water. My ratio roughly for my vinegar cocktail: 1/2 t. honey in1/3 c warm water, blend; add -2 t acv, stir. I do not want large quantity and fortunately,this much works at the time. Generally need this by or after supper. Also, celery iscooling and feels good on my throat, and gives stomach relief. I try not to take meds forthis as I take enough for other things.




KI have severe reflux. I found out by accident really, that when I drink soy milk (silk specifically for somereason) it calms right down. Im starting to drink a small glass before bed.


BeverlyAlmonds give me acid reflux. I just tried the baking soda remedy and it was instant (albeit nasty) relief!Thanks so much!


KarenThis info is fantastic. I think Ive had GERD for several years. Saw GI about 4 yrs ago and he said raisethe bed, dont eat before bed and take Nexium. I did for about a week but KNEW its bad for me sostopped. GERD has been off and on for years now. This last week its RAGING. Headed for GItomorrow. DGEL deglycerized licorice pills worked great for awhile and now they arent. Ill tryANYTHING. Thanks everyone for the tips.


RebeccaI have badddddd acid reflux as well and it affects my throat. My throat feels tight andchoaking. I have gotten a bit of relief from potato juice. Hope this helps you. This GERDhas been hell for me


PamI got GERD after my gallbladder surgery. Cant take any of the ulcer or GERD medicines because sideaffects were so bad. Had to change my lifestyle. Exercise, no smoking, next caffeine, no spices. ThingsIve found work on it are cucumbers and apples after every meal. Also drinking chamomile tea andswitched to coconut milk. Incorporate a lot b of exercises that strengthen your upper stomach.


MaryannHi I have recently had hand surgery and now I have bad acid reflux fells like its your heart but its notmaybe from the pain of surgery gives me stress and anxiety on meds now still get the acid going to trythe baking soda or vinegar hope it work all your comments are very helpful sorry for you all its such adrag


TammyThis is approximately the third time Ive had acid reflux and Im only 27. Lord, if this is what gettingolder feels like, Im not looking forward to it.

Im currently battling strep throat and this thing has woken up me about every 2 hours (convenientlywhen my instant relief heartburn/acid reflux chewables wear off). As rest is vital, and the pills arereally not working, I figured Id look into some of these remedies for relief.

I tried the baking soda method and it tasted so horrible! Because of this alone, I am never doing thismethod ever again. I thought I was going to throw up just trying to take it down. I do, however, feellike it is helping my acid reflux though and the relief started pretty instantly but thebloating/swelling in my stomach has increased, making me feel like a 4 month pregnant woman. I feeluncomfortable to say the least.

I also ate a banana before taking the baking soda, and made myself some instant honey chamomiletea (great for calming my strep throat as well). Best of luck to you all out there.


tamarasomeone told me to drink pickle juice it helped some




christineI had terrible heartburn until my doctor realized I was lactose intolerant. I was taken off all dairyproducts and my acid reflux was gone. So I suggest you might consider removing dairy from yourdiest for a couple of weeks and see what happens.


BettyI have suffered off and on for years with heartburn due to a hiatal hernia. Tonight was the worst itsbeen in a long time. After reading the remedies and comments I tried the baking soda. Mygrandmother swore by this and now my mother uses it. I put a half teaspoon in 8 ounces of water. Ivebeen sipping it slowly and after 20 minutes I feel so much better!


ValJust tried the gum suggestion worked within seconds of chewing! YEAH!!


CjI get very bad bouts every so often, partly because of medication and partly to do with rich foods.Peppermint tea and a ginger biscuit help but its a slow-to-act relief. I cant take the tablets likegavascon or rennies, so Im a bit stuck. Not sure if its because of too much or too little acid but itmakes me extremely weak


decelsewhere one remedy I found that works for me is similar to what posted here in this case, atablespoon of ACV + 1/4 tsp of BICARBONATE OF SODA (+ water of course) . let bi-carb stop fizzingbefore adding water.

depending on need. take 2-3 per day.

not sure if that is what you mean by baking soda, but do not use baking powder because it hastartaric acid added to the bi-carb soda (so baking rises w/o any acid in the ingredients in recipe).

I have tried delicious apples, and honey, but nothing really worked until I tried the above.


Serenity TOMG i have had heartburn for years. And it did not help that i had gastric sleeve surgery over a yearago.I had the worst attack tonight i have ever had..it had me in tears and it felt as if a hole was truly beingburned into my esophagusi was even vomiting the yellowish burning substance up ..i was takingtum after tum and it usually helpsnot tonightI had some baking soda handy and i just kept sipping on thatits seems to be working nowApparently i have way to much acid in my stomach.. Thank you all for the tips


AbrarDrink a glass or two of cold milk, it works I am also practicing it.


kipmenetI did a tea spoonful of apple cider vinegar for a week and low carbs, I noticed a big change, I startedeven taking wine and back to road running this weekend I did 17 km run this weekend. I pity on stilldoing omeprazone and antacids, and visited best hospitals in Nairobi. I was on medication for twomonths and I even took H Pyloric kit to no avail. but this natural treatment did wonders.




ShirleyI have been taking Prevacid for almost 10 yrs, about the same time I went on High Blood pressuremeds, all happened at the same time I was living with a horrible person who kept me stressed out allthe time. Not happy that I just found out it is only supposed to be for temporary relief up to 2 months.I have had kidney troubles off and on during my 64 yrs so really try to watch my diet and drink lots ofwater and I have my be raised 4 inches at the head. I eat only natural foods, no processed foods, domy own cooking and baking with natural ingredients. I am now with a wonderful man for 7 yrs andhave no stress so 3 wks ago I went off the Prevacid and the last 2 nights I have had the burning back.So I am looking here for some natural remedies to try. Thanks to everyone here for sharing theirexperiences, I be trying them until I find one that works for me. Good luck to you all.


RonI got an endoscopy last week and the doc still doesnt know what ails me. In a nutshell, about every 8-10 days I get a burning sensation that lasts from 8-16 hours then just goes away. Now it is comingevery 3-4 days. Hes gonna run more blood tests but he hasnt given me anything for the painand Ihate taking medicineespecially if its just a band-aid and not a cure.


TessSo for the first time in my life I woke up choking w burning acid in my throat. Whats interesting is thatfor several months I have been on an Ayurvedic eating plan that avoids nightshades tomato, potato,eggplant, bellpeppers and also avoids onions and garlic. Tonight I decided to cheat and have a dish wtomatoes in the sauce and probably garlic as well, and it resulted in this horrible heartburn reaction.Wow!! No more nightshades for me! I was scared to go back to sleep because my throat wouldntstopped burning. I tried some baking soda in water and the burning feeling throat went awayimmediately. Going to try to get back to sleep now.


SharonBe careful of baking soda, too much of it can be extremely hard on your kidneys. My mother hadkidney failure from too much baking soda. Use with extreme caution.


FranThe banana and a hot cup of coffee worked for me. My banana was very ripe and sweet also roomtemp. Thank you all for the advice. Oh, I also put a pillow behind my lower back in my recliner andstaying upright, it took about 30 min. to work, but I do feel much better


JWas having bad acid reflux for 2 days straight with no relief from Rolaids, ran across your site andimmediately without hesitation grabbed a glass of water with a teaspoon of baking soda (wow! is thisstuff salty! and it doesnt taste very good but) eased the burning in the throat, but still a twinge wasthere in the throat (could be because I didnt down it and I have been sipping it like a wuss since ittastes so bad) ate an macintosh apple and feeling a lot better than before. Worked way better thenthe antacids. So thank you for this page! Please do not take it down as I will refer to it often.

I heard baking soda might not be safe for pregnant women, because of the high salt content. So justbe sure to ask your doctor if you are pregnant.


AnaI have bad reflux symptoms for 10years. Constant pain in my throat only in one side. I recently readabout melatonin and reflux. I will try it for 40 days and see what happens. Started yesterday 11/11.




JayBirdThere are a number of different things that cause heartburn. For general types not cause by hernia orother medical issue (see below), you first need to understand if you have too much acid or too littleacid. If too little, the apple cider vinegar or mustard type remedies will likely help. If too much acid, theneutralizing type remedies will help like baking soda, Tums, liquid type antacids, etc. Baking soda isalso not good long term as it negatively affects your liver.Dairy, like cows milk (or yogurt) is not a good idea. (Try Almond Milk) Also, garlic can be a trigger forheartburn. Never tried green beans, but sliced green beans are also called French Style and readilyavailable in the canned veggie aisle of your supermarket. Avoid remedies with sugar.Long term use of Prilosec, etc., type pills are not ever recommended. Going to a doctor is always agood idea and a specialist is even better. After long voyage through doctors and home maderemedies, I happened to mention heartburn to my endocrinologist (Diabetes). She said, humor me, letme test you thyroid level. Simple blood test. Sure as you know what, I had under performing thyroid.Added little daily pill for the thyroid and puff, the heartburn just disappeared. Thyroid is easy to treatand my Doc said many people go undiagnosed because there are usually no strong symptoms. Inretrospect, I felt cold even on warm summer days and the hair on my legs gradually just disappeared.Never thought of thyroid disease. Hope this helps and please see a Doc to make sure youre nothaving a serious medical issue. Best of luck to all.


ireneThanks for the extensive information.


drewmy heartburn is worst when i smoke and have my period. please help me.


jessicaI have it horribly right now. The acid reflux had me regurgitating redish brown contents that lookedlike blood and taste like acid. My throat is super soar. I cant burp, sit or drink water without this acidcoming up and burning my esophagus.So I took the Aloe Vera juice. It worked the first couple of burps, but now its burning again. Milk didntwork. I am sure this is too much acid production, but since I was natural I have a crap load of applecider vinegar. Ill see if it works.


RiettMy husband suffers with GERD first thing he did was a endoscopy. Resulted in nothing to big but theproblem hasnt gone away from sine 2010. He has been taking natural remedies and it helps for awhile you name it fresh papaya, ginger, and fresh aloe vera plant which helps alot. We from thecaribbean islands so these things are more avaiable to source. However we saw a few doctors in theUSA and they prescribe him with alot of OTC medicine Prilosec, Prevacid which only works for a bit.But makes him feel worst also ive told him to discontinue them and go back to the natural remedies.And try to maintain a cure he was to frustrated trying everything suggested trying one or two thingsthat work and maintain it daily. He has changed his diet fully every cautious of what he eats. I justresearched that persons with AB+ blood type must be extra careful with their diet and he is AB+ so wereseacrhed the food type that is good for his blood type. But what am really concerned about is hissinus h was diagonsed with Sinusitis , has anyone devvelope sinus problems while suffering from baddigestion?


Booyakah86Ive been experiencing midnight heartburn for the past three nights and I definitely feel your pain.However, I only have 2%milk, juicyfruit gum strawberry flavor, and chamomile tea. Tried the tea lastnight. I dont think it helped. I dont know if my 2% milk going to work. Guess Ill try my gum


Booyakah86



Just chewed this strawberry gum. Instant relief at first then a deeper burning sensation. So I drankjust a little milk. And now my stomach hurts on top of this heartburn its going to be a looonnnnngnight.


KunnyThe teaspoon of mustard totally worked for me!!!! Im so excited and relieved. I can go back to sleepnow. Thank you!


RhinoThank you very much, I had the worst stomach acid burn around 3am ( yes 3 am ) Vegas time, aftergoogling natural stomach acid fix , I found your site. These solutions are by far the best I have everfound.

I like that its all natural instead of oh pop some pills an supposedly it goes away. Im not a fan ofpharmaceutical drugs. I prefer the ginger tea or I read horehound candy & ginger candy will fix it aswell. Just make sure its all natural & not the HFCS based crap!

If you dont have ginger tea take ginger candies ( all natural ) an place them in a pot of boiling wateran stir till the candies have dissolved. Pour into a mug an sip on till gone.

Your a very helpful person and I thank you for that. Now back to sleep.


DariusThere is a problem with one of the recommended remedies. The chewing gum showed is peppermint,and pepper mints is specifically discouraged for people with acid reflux because mint tens to relaxsphincter and allow acid or acid fumes to travel upwards into the esophagus. .


ASTASHA RAMSEYIve always had heartburn. Even when I was a toddler and Ive been fighting with it ever since. And Ijust turned 30 August31,2014. Hopefully the natural remedies will help.


PamelaI only get acid reflux when I have a Candida flare up. Which is once in the blue moon because I onlyget it when I eat sugar, chocolates or honey. Once I have my Candida under control the acid refluxdoes not return. If you get regular bouts of acid reflux, the Betain, digestive enzymes plus checking forCandida and doing a cleanse if you need, should fix you for good.Bicarb always gives me immediate relief.


HelenHi,All this has been interesting and I will look into it all more in the day. Last January I mentioned to mygp that I started to regularly get fuzzy gurgling in my throat and he put me on medication after I said Isometimes get acid reflux (he didnt do any investigation into the reason I was getting it, is thatnormal?!). Been on the medication almost a year now but concerned about being on long termmedication.

It was 3.30am and I woke up with horrible burning in my throat, I must have refluxed in my sleep!Realised I forgot to take my tablet this morning and had eaten naughties this evening. My throat feltraw, in so much pain and swallowing made it worse! I came across this site, tried baking powder inwater which helped a little, and sipping milk and also aloe. Im not sure if it was ccoincidence and adelayed reaction to the other things, but it was when I cracked a few raw almonds that my throatstarted to sooth instantly! I couldnt hardly move,walking and sitting up hurt, but I felt better enoughto walk back to bed and lie stretched with my head on top of the headboard so Im propped up (Ivesince been getting bad windy pops over the last half hour which is also making me feel better in mystomach and not like Im about to have another attack). But to finally have my throat feeling more likenormal is such a relief! Thank you. And I will start looking into more of these alternative remedies over



the coming days


LauraSaltine crackers work the best for me. Sometimes I eat a whole sleeve!


IrisIve suffered from acid reflux for years and Im not overweight, which I hear is part of the problem. Mymain triggers are coffee and fatty foods. I took nexium for awhile but its not good for you. Mygreatest discovery: natural apple cider vinegar! Drink a few tablespoons in glass of water every day.Im actually doing it three times a day. It really works. Also, try to avoid stress, which immediatelytriggers reflux (well, mine at least). On a morose note, its important your doctor sends you to a GIspecialist for a scope (I had one done a few years ago). Acid reflux can eventually cause cancer. Aterrible story but someone I knew passed away recently from it. I was shocked beyond words becauseshe was slim and healthy looking, but apparently her reflux had gone untreated for some time, whichis damaging to the esophagus. Please dont just load up on meds and natural remedies visit yourdoctor to make sure everything is ok. Good luck!


SuzieI was awakened tonight after Christmas dinner. The acid was literally flowing up my esophagus to mythroat. It felt like a burning lava flow. I read all the above remedies, starting with the Baking Soda. I did1/2 tsp in 4 oz water, followed by 1/2 ripe banana, followed by 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard. Things arefinally beginning to settle down. The acid lava flow has minimized greatly. I may be able to go back tobed in an hour, but I would have been up all night otherwise. The horrible pain has subsided by 90% Iam so grateful. I know what caused it for me. I have been basically gluten-free for two years, and itseems whenever I stray, like I did today with Christmas treats like berry pie, Anisette cookies. Aftereating the Christmas treats and gluten containing foods, my acid reflux came back with a vengeance.The above remedies are calming things down. This happened 6 months ago when i partied hardy andate glutenized treats. When will I every learn!?


TerrieI have found that taking a Probiotic like Acidophilus with 1 billion organisms after every meal works..But a Quick fix licorice or chewing gum.Cutting sugar, greasy, acidic foods out after a certain time of day helps..All of these help me..Also, wait 3 or 4 hours after eating before laying down.If you eat a little late in the evening, laying on an incline will keep acid reflux and heartburn at bay.Good luck everybody.


MarieMy fianc was having heart burn so bad he would throw up someone said try a piece of spearmintsugar free gum and chew it for 30 minutes he did it and it works who would of thought a piece of gumwould stop the heart burn


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