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In reply to the discussion: So I see this drug company commerical for acid-reflux treatment, and it hits me. [View all]OregonBlue
(7,754 posts)75. Have you tried apple cider vinegar? I know several people who used it and it works.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/478034-apple-cider-vinegar-benefits-for-acid-reflux/
http://www.ruthsrealfood.com/2011/11/can-apple-cider-vinegar-treat-your-gerd.html
There are lots of articles about it on the net. I know it seems counterintuitive but most people who have GERD don't have enough acid in their stomachs to digest food. My mom suffered for years until she started using acv and so did one of my neighbors. It may not work for everyone but I personally know several people who tried it with great results. The medications given for GERD actually stop acid production which is not healthy.
http://www.ruthsrealfood.com/2011/11/can-apple-cider-vinegar-treat-your-gerd.html
There are lots of articles about it on the net. I know it seems counterintuitive but most people who have GERD don't have enough acid in their stomachs to digest food. My mom suffered for years until she started using acv and so did one of my neighbors. It may not work for everyone but I personally know several people who tried it with great results. The medications given for GERD actually stop acid production which is not healthy.
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So I see this drug company commerical for acid-reflux treatment, and it hits me. [View all]
Skip Intro
Jan 2013
OP
You mean you actually have a problem digesting plasticized fake food? Jaws had no problem with
RKP5637
Jan 2013
#2
Oh BTW when you get one of those bizarre side-effects, they have some more drugs to help
lunasun
Jan 2013
#4
Thank you. I do check very carefully. Plus, Half and Half is not the same as heavy cream.
merrily
Jan 2013
#42
Carrageenan is the magic ingredient used to de-ice frozen airplanes sitting on tarmacs
PADemD
Jan 2013
#71
Have you tried apple cider vinegar? I know several people who used it and it works.
OregonBlue
Jan 2013
#75
Used to take Omeprazol. I eat salad now & don't take anything for the GERD. I'm fine. nt
patrice
Jan 2013
#74
Acid Reflux > eliminate refined carbs. Sugar, wheat especially. It begins helping almost immediately
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#34
Thanks. I'm willing to get pillows & change my diet, but I'm worried about losing too much weight
ecstatic
Jan 2013
#49
I had two duodenal ulcers from an H pylori infection. Took 'the cure' and now ulcer-free
REP
Jan 2013
#50