Does anyone know of natural remedies for acid reflux? I don’t want to take Nexium?

by Ben Bradley on 5:37 am

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Gandolf Gnu at 5:44 am

Try a talespoon of white vinegar…

The Doc at 6:34 am

Don’t eat before bed, don’t lie down for at least an hour after eating, stay away from foods that can cause it (caffeine and peppermint are the two I can think of now) and eating smaller portions. This can help, but if your symptoms continue, then it’s probably worthwhile to take a PPI (which is the class of drugs to which nexium belongs, though I wouldn’t actually recommend nexium itself, it’s the most expensive PPI and no more effective than any other)

Tacyella at 6:59 am

backing soda and water… but the nexium wokrs so much better and doesnt’ taste like chit…

Shari at 7:15 am

I take sips of milk. They say not to but it takes it away immediately and it’s cheap.

J D at 7:20 am

well, you should take something if your reflux is bad because it can do permanent damage to your esophagus. You can try to not eat anything after 7pm..no chocolate, anything with tomatoes, etc. and if your reflux is bad at night, you might buy one of those wedges or sleep with your head and shoulders on some high pillows so you can sleep.

d.a.f.f.y. at 7:56 am

Papaya Enzymes. Go to Wal-mart and buy some papaya enzymes. The papain is the enzyme in the papaya that aid with digestion it helps prevent acid reflux. They are a chewable tablet and are very tasty. Chew up a few 30 min. or so before meals. You can also drink pineapple juice – it basically does the same thing.

Kerry M at 8:34 am

I had a terrible time with this everytime I was pregnant.
An old lady friend of mine told me to chew almonds, until they were of a pasty consistency.
Worked like a charm
Good luck!

Medicine Man at 9:30 am

Homeopathy for Acid Reflux/Acidity/Gastralgia :-

Burning in food pipe with general sensation of burning Sulphur 30X 4 hourly

Burning pain in stomach (Ulcer), with both water and solid vomited as soon as it reaches stomach Ars Alb.30X, 4 hourly

Burning pain in the stomach, with water vomited but solid retained Bismuth 30X, 4 hourly

Burning in food pipe,with sour stool Natrum Carb.30X, 4 hourly

Excess of hydrochloric acid, burning in food pipe, heart burn, nausea and chilly feeling. Acid Sulph.30X, 4 hourly

From nervous anticipation of coming events, desire for sweets. Argentum Nit.30X, 4 hourly

Gastric complaints after taking rich fatty food; less or no thirst; better in open air Pulsatilla.30X, 4 hourly

Hyperacidity; sour and bitter belchings Iris V 30X, 4 hourly

Slow and imperfect digestion; offensive flatuence in upper part of abdomen; better after discharge of gas or eructations. Carbo Veg.30X, 4 hourly

Gastric derangement due to sedentary habits or over-Eating/Drinking. Nux Vomica.30X, 4 hourly

Dyspepsia; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X 4 hourly

Acidity with irritating eructation and frontal headache; worse in night. Robinia 30X, 4 hourly

Constant belching; tongue thickly white coated.
Heatburn. Desire for acids, pickles etc. Antim Crud.30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Digestion slow, no change after passing flatus or belching. Flatulence affects middle part of the abdomen. China 6X or 30X, 4 hourly

Abdomen bloated; easy satiety, gas affects lower part of the abdomen; worse in the evening – 4 to 8 P.M. Lycopodium 30X, 4 hourly

Pain and flatulence in stomach, smell of food causes nausea Colchicum 30X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Intercurrent Remedy Psorinum 30X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Take Care and God Bless !

krd004 at 9:50 am

I concur with the first answer however use Apple Cider Vinegar with the “mother” (Bragg’s brand). 2 tsp. before meals works best.

Curlee at 9:55 am

I keep bottled aloe gel in the fridge. I add about 2 tablespoons to a glass of water and experience almost immediate relief after I drink it. It has no real taste and isn’t a nasty thick texture like some other remedies.

I totally agree with The Doc about “Don’t eat before bed, don’t lie down for at least an hour after eating, stay away from foods that can cause it (caffeine and peppermint are the two I can think of now) and eating smaller portions”. << This is excellent, tried and true advice – makes a huge difference.

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