How can I cure my acid reflux without taking medication?

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Winters child	a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar...if this is too stong...mix it with warm water and sip on it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Piaz	Maybe you are sensitive to certain foods. If you can figure out what those are, and stop eating them, maybe you can improve your acid reflux. My acid reflux is much improved after I stopped eating apples, bananas, and cantaloupe. It turns out that I am very sensitive to the Histamine in those fruits. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wisemancumth	when you feel it, rub your stomach up and down. Lie on your right side. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

skycat	Go on a gluten free diet. It is difficult at first to find the foods but you will find yourself losing tons of weight at the same time. Acid reflux will be gone within two days. Belly Fat is lost almost immediately because you are eating more veggies. Add yogurt to your diet to speed up the whole process. Try to stay away from chemically altered food. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

panndora	Do a colon cleanse you can get the herbs at your local health food store. your body is not processing food properly and it is backing up in your system. It's just a series of pills herbs and vitamins that clean out your system, every body should do it once a year. It really works. Dont take the over the counter meds they only mask the symptoms and it gets worse. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Chet	Try the Natural Cures, helps better. Causes: The most important causes for chronic constipation are wrong diet and a faulty style of living. All foods in their natural state contain a good percentage of ‘roughage’ which is most essential in preserving natural balance of foods and also in helping peristalsis - the natural rhythmic action by means of which the food is passed down the alimentary canal. Much of the food we eat today is very deficient in natural bulk or roughage and this results in chronic constipation. Intake of refined and rich food lacking in vitamins and minerals, insufficient intake of water, consumption of meat in large quantities, excessive use of strong tea and coffee, insufficient chewing, overeating and wrong combination of foods, irregular habits of eating, and drinking may all contribute to poor bowel function. Other causes include faulty and irregular habit of defecation, frequent use of purgatives, weakness of abdominal muscles due to sedentary habits, lack of physical activity, and emotional stress and strain. Diseases such as tumors or growths, a sluggish liver, colitis, spastic condition of the intestine, hyperacidity, diseases of the rectum and colon, bad teeth, uterine diseases, diabetes, use of certain drugs for treating other ailments, abnormal condition of the lower spine, and enlargement of the prostate glands can also cause chronic constipation. Treatment: The most important factor in curing constipation is a natural and simple diet. This should consist of unrefined food such as whole grain cereals, bran, honey, molasses, and lentills; green and leafy vegetables, especially spinach, French beans, tomatoes, lettuce, Onion, Cabbage, cauliflower, brussels, sprouts, Celery, turnip, pumpkin, peas, beets, Asparagus, carrot; fresh fruits, especially pears, grapes, figs, papayas, mangoes, grapefruit, gooseberries, guava, and oranges; dry fruits such as figs, raisins, apricots and dates; milk products in the form of butter, ghee, and cream. The diet alone is not enough. Food should be properly chewed-each morsel for at least 15 times. Hurried meals and meals at odd times should be avoided. Sugar and sugary foods should be strictly avoided because sugar steals B vitamins from the body, without which the intestines cannot function normally. Foods which constipate are all products made of white flour, rice, bread, pulses, cakes, pastries, biscuits, cheese, fleshy foods, preserves, white sugar and hard-boiled eggs. Regular drinking of water is beneficial not only for constipation but also for cleaning the system, diluting the blood and washing out poisons. Normally six to eight glasses of water should be taken daily, as it is essential for digesting and dissolving food nutrients so that they can be absorbed and utilised by the body. Water should, however, not be taken with meals as it dilutes the gastric juices essential for proper digestion. Water should be taken either half an hour before or an hour after meals. Generally all fruits, except banana and jackfruit, are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Certain fruits are however, more effective. Bael fruit is regarded as best of all laxatives. It cleans and tones up the intestines. Its regular use for two or three months throws out even the old accumulated fecal matter. Though generally used to check diarrhoea, bael contains both laxative and constipative properties. It hardens the stools when they are loose and serves as a laxative when the bowels are constipated. It should be preferably used in its original form and before dinner. About 60 g of the fruit will suffice for an adult. Pears are regarded the next best fruit beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Patients suffering from chronic constipation should better adopt an exclusive diet of this fruit or its juice for few days, but in ordinary cases a medium-sized pear taken after dinner or with breakfast will have the desired effect. The same is true of guava which, when eaten with seeds, gives roughage to the diet and helps in the normal evacuation of the bowels. Grapes have also proved highly beneficial in overcoming constipation. The combination of the properties of the cellulose, sugar and organic acid in grapes make them a laxative food. Their field of action is not limited to clearing the bowels only. They also tone up the stomach and intestines and relieve the most chronic constipation. One should take at least 350 g of grapes daily to achieve the desired results. When fresh grapes are not available, raisins soaked in water can be used. Raisins should be soaked in a tumbler full of drinking water for 24 to 48 hours. This would swell them to the original size of the grapes. The raisins should be eaten early in the morning. The water in which raisins are soaked should be drunk along with the soaked raisins. Drinking hot water with sour limejuice and half a teaspoon of salt is also an effective remedy for constipation. Drinking water which has been kept overnight in a Copper vessel, the first thing in the morning will bring good results. Linseed is extremely useful in difficult cases of constipation. A teaspoon of linseed swallowed with water before each meal provides both bulk and lubrication. In all ordinary cases of constipation, an exclusive fruit diet for about seven days would be the best way to begin the treatment. For long-standing and stubborn cases, it should be advisable to have a short fast for four or five days. This will drive out the packed contents of the bowels, eliminate toxins and purify the blood stream. Weak patients may take orange juice during the period of fasting. After the all-fruit diet or the short fast, as the case may be, the patient should gradually embark upon a balanced diet comprising adequate raw foods, ripe fruits, and whole grain cereals. It some cases, further short periods on fruits or short fasts may be necessary at intervals of two months or so depending on the progress being made. The bowels should be cleansed daily through a warm water enema for a few days at the commencement of the treatment. A cold friction bath taken daily in the morning can help cure constipation. An alternate hot and cold hit bath taken before retiring to bed is also beneficial. Abdominal exercise and manual or mechanical vibratory massages have a refreshing and stimulating effect in many cases. Toning up the muscles also helps in the treatment of constipation. Fresh air, outdoor games, walking, swimming, gardening and exercise play an important role in strengthening and activating the muscles, thereby preventing constipation. Hope this helps, Good Luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mischele, RN♥	Change what you eat. Take in less acidic foods such as citrus and tomato based foods (no OJ, no spaghetti sauce, no pizza, etc...). Take in more dairy which counteracts stomach acid. Chew Tums with meals. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tricky	I had same problem! I got some medicine last year and it helped but now when I get it if I cut out the following foods: spicy food, onions, Garlic, soda!!! (the worst to drink if you have acid reflux),oranges, and chocolate (unfortunetly) (as your acid reflux gets better you can eat those foods just dont eat too much of them and try not to drink soda at all) what to eat if you have acid reflux : organic, fat free, plain yogurt..it contains bacteria that are really good for soothing the stomach and any gastrointestinal problems..I found it really made me feel better Also try not to eat right before you go to sleep and if you feel acid reflux-y then sleep on a higher pillow Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

the crusader	You can't. At the very least, you should try taking Tums or Mylanta liquid. If these types of OTC drugs don't help, try the Prilosec-OTC. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

InquisitiveMind	medication helps to either turn the acid pumps on low, or neutralize the acids that are in the esophagus and stomach. The key to reducing acid reflux is eating healthy limiting your diets of acidic foods such as tomatoes, and citrus things for starters. Do not over fill the stomach. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dana_osmundson	Yes. There are a lot of things you can do. Prop the head of your bed on bricks. No smoking or other stimulants. Reduce the amount of high acid foods. Lots of water and exercise. Basically, you want to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach and increase the rate that the acid you do have in your stomach leaves the stomach. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Oracle	Changes in diet mainly. Cut out acid fruits especially citric and tomatoes. Cheese, spicy food and alcohol etc. Keeping a diary of what you eat and what happens afterwards helps you identify foods that cause it. Avoid eating or drinking too much. That includes drinking too much water. Having a number of small snacks or small meals through the day with water or drinks used in the same way can help. Drinking or eating more than a moderate amount puts pressure on your stomach. Raising the head of the bed on six inch blocks helps if it is a problem at night. As does avoiding eating and drinking late. But be very careful in avoiding medication reflux can be very, very dangerous - even kill you!!! Simple reflux seems painful but harmless right? Wrong!! Some people with reflux at night when they are asleep inhale it and die! Not as rare as you may think. Also reflux is often caused by a weak valve at the top of the stomach allowing acid into the oesophagus. This can lead to changed cells in the oesophagus making acid the wrong side of the stomach. The end result can be Barret's oesophagus which is incurable but manageable with medication. But - any changed cells in the oesophagus bring the risk of two very vociferous and fast acting cancers. By all means try without medication but get a doctors check up and take their advice. If reflux continues - get checked at least once a year. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No