APPLE CIDER VINEGAR READER FEEDBACK

[YEA]  08/17/2008: Robert from Toronto, Ontario writes: "My wife had been suffering from severe chest pain from acid reflux for about a year. Almost every night, no matter what she ate during the day she would have some extreme attacks. As her husband I wanted the pain to go away, I felt powerless. So we went to 4 different doctors all prescribed medication that didnt work, ranitdine 150mg and 300mg, Losec, Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid and Protonix.

Not one of those medications worked, and with each new medication, I kept telling her that it would take about a week to work, I just lied to her) to get her off my back. But I felt so emmasculated, because there was nothing I could do for the pain. Finally I read a book on nutrional healing and it told me to take Apple Cider Vinegar, to increase the acid and normalize. I didnt think much of it at the time, mainly because for the last year we thought she had too many. But one evening she woke up, she said she couldnt breath and was having the worst heartburn of her life. I Didnt know what to do, so I ran to the 24hour grocery and picked up ACV. Gave her a Tablespoon in a glass of water, and the pain went away in a few minutes.

And for the first time in about a year she has been able to sleep an entire 8 hours without waking up.

I can't believe Doctors dont know about this, and if they do why do they prescribe medication that clearly doesn't work."

[YEA]  08/13/2008: Maggie from Brick, New Jersey writes: "I have suffered with GERD with a year. I could not eat tomato sauce, choclate, soda or fried foods (basically 90% of my diet :). I also could not lie flat in bed. The pain was constant, no matter what I ate, how I ate, when etc. I was put on the typial meds which either did nothing or made the pain worse. I was eating antacids like tic tacs. I asked the MD why I developed GERD as I have no risk factors for it and was unsatisifed with the answer of "it just happens". As a nurse, I need to know the reason why. The pain had to stop. I was not going to go through this the rest of my life. I came across your web-site and thank you and Thank God!! I used the regular ACV and it worked a little. My sister in law talked me into trying the organic ACV with the enzymes and I have used it for two weeks AND HAVE HAD NO PAIN!! I am back to eating whatever I want. I realized I felt better when I had raviloi for lunch followed by pizza for dinner and NOTHING HAPPENED! Previously, I would have been in pain for hours and eating meds and not able to lie down. I still get pain in my stomach if I'm stressed out, combined with bad food, and I rely on an OTC med that works, now one pill is all I need. But I have gone to eating meds to taking nothing!! I checked with my MD first who could neither recommend or dissuade me from using it, but he had no problems with me using it and basically said "knock yourself out". Thank you for being there for us who suffer and I wish someone would do a study on this so that others could be pain free as well.I can also sleep flat again, and on my back, with no pain. I take a tblsp in the morning in 12-16 oz water (be sure to shake the bottle) and again at night before bed. I feel great otherwise as well. It's like my stomach is happy!! Thank you thank you thank you"

[YEA]  08/06/2008: Leland from Pickering, MO writes: "I had suffered from acid flux reflex for about two years (off & on) and I heard about takinig ACV. I did and had the worst heartburn ever. But I continued to take it. After about a day or more the pain went away and I was able to get along fine. I think if people would continue the treatment or put one tablespoon of Vin in 8 oz of water it would cut down the pain. I still take it when I have too. Every once in a while I take a generic Zantac which helps. I am still a great believer in natural remedies. I am now looking up the sites for ACV, honey and garlic to help in helping to get my body under control with weight and cholesterol. Just on garlic tablets, my cholesterol came down 20 pts in 6-8 months. Thanks for letting me share about ACV & honey. Leland"

[YEA]  08/02/2008: Elizabeth (elizabethniece [at] msn.com) from Carrollton, VA writes: "I have had GERD for so many years and relied heavily on the meds. After reading the patient insert on Prevacid recently, I was scared into seeking alternative treatment. Well, here I am. After trying the ACV, straight like wiskey :-), I burned worse than ever, then went about my day, and after five hours I realized that my symptoms were gone and that I had not taken my usual calcium anti-acids. I understand the new concept that it is an under-production problem and not over-production. This makes perfect sense that an acid would be the cure. I will keep you all posted on my progress. Thanks to Earthclinic for putting this very helpful information "out there"."

[YEA]  08/01/2008: Alex from Valley Forge, PA writes: "I have been taking acid reflux medication for over five years.I found this website near the end of June and decided to try it. I started out taking ACV twice a day for two weeks then switched to one Golden Delicious apple a day. I have now been off the medications for two months. I am forever in debt to this website.

Thank you.

Alex
Valley Forge, PA."

[MAYBE]  07/27/2008: Jane from Noblesville, IN writes: "I am, at this very moment, trying the ACV cure for Acid Reflux. I developed reflux symptoms after a greasy meal 3 months ago. I don't eat much grease and I guess it was a shock to my system. I've been on Aciphex for 3 days and today I felt worse than ever. I really do not want to take another pill so, after reading all the praises of ACV and honey, I'm giving it a shot. I also have anxiety/panic disorder and the Aciphex and pain from reflux has made it much worse. I bought a bottle of ACV 3 weeks ago. Without reading about mixing it with water and honey, I just tried a spoonful of it and couldn't bear the taste so put it away. I'm desperate tonight as its 2:30 in the morning and I'm in such pain I don't know what else to do. I only used about a teaspoon in a cup of water, and a big squirt of honey and I'm sipping it. The taste is not great, but bearable. Part of my symptoms are esophageal spasms from my esophagus trying to keep the acid from leaking out. And today I have this horrible lump in the back of my throat that feels like a ball of acid. I've gotta say, I think I'm feeling a bit better from it. I will continue to take it 2 or 3 times a day, as well as the apples. I just can't take another PPI. I sure hope this works. Thanks so much for offering me some hope of a natural cure."

[YEA]  07/17/2008: Keith (terkf/@/hotmail.com) from Nacogdoches, Tx. USA writes: "ACV is the best. Lived on all the prescriptions and over the counter drugs. They relieved but they did not cure. ACV does. It's not just good for acid reflux but for other things in your body. Every Morning 1 tble spoon ACV plus 1 package of emerg C in 8oz. of pure water, been acid reflux free 2 years and counting."

[YEA]  07/14/2008: Debbie from McMinnville, Oregon writes: "SUCCESS WITH ACV!

I have been on Nexium for about 3 years. Prior to that, I had been eating Rolaids like candy and taking ranitidine OTC. I had my share of "breakthrough" acid over that period of time, and I had my doubts as to whether or not this was the correct way to treat my heartburn/GERD. It seemed as if we were just treating the symptoms not the underlying issue. Since my insurance company will no longer cover Nexium, I decided that it was time to find another route for relief.

A couple of friends who are studying to be naturopathic healers suggested I check this site. Thank heaven they did! My husband and I tried ACV with the Mother and we found almost immediate relief. We have only been using it for a few days, but I have now been off Nexium and all OTC products for heartburn/GERD, my husband has not awakened with acid problems during the night, and we are very happy with the results thus far. We will continue to use ACV and tell everyone about our wonderful results!

Thank you so much for this site! I will refer to it whenever I am in need of suggestions for other ailments.

Debbie"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  07/13/2008: Kylie from Ft.lee, NJ writes: "Hi! I was reading about the ACV remedy for reflux and I have tried it now for 4 days. The ACV burns my throat terribly, BUT the 1st 2 nights... I did not have reflux. However the other times I have used it my stomach instantly became bloated and I got really bad pain in my stomach. I really am looking for a natural cure...so any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks :)"

07/09/2008: Renee from Clarkston, Michigan writes: "I just began the AVC remedy tonight (wed. july 9th, 2008) and immediately its started working. I took one table spoon of it straight and then another mixed with water, after realizing how intense the sensation and taste of it is. Its been little less then an hour and its seems to almost be wearing off, but its not as bad as it was earlier today. hopefully its goes away in the morning when I try it again. thanks so much to this website, i really believe i found my cure! its been over 4 years and Im only 17, i will not live with this any longer. ill let you know if it works!"

[YEA]  07/06/2008: Yasin Halai (yasinhala[at]hotmail[dot]com) from Arusha, Tanzania writes: "I Guess i'm one of the first one, all the way from Tanzania (East Africa) who has appreciated earthclinic's efforts.
ACV - worked wonders for me an effective relief in no time. i still hope it to be a permanent relief from the annoying pain of Acid reflux. I shall continue for a week or two.

Another temporary but effective relief from acid reflux is half a glass of cold milk mixed with another half of cold water, drink it fast for immediate relief."

[YEA]  07/03/2008: Keith from Nashua, New Hampshire writes: "Yesterday, I wrote concerning my first time using the Apple cider vineger. My condition was pretty severe - Gerd and/or acid into my throat and nose area, extreme pain and/or burning in the lungs. I have been dealing with this oondition for years, but it has worsened up until yesterday.

Today, I feel like I have woken up as a new man. I think my body is still trying to get used to the fact that I have no pain right now. I am totally amazed...

Yesterday morning I started out with two tablespoons of Apple Cider Vineger around 8:30AM or so. It was almost immediate that my body began to react. Withn the first few hours of taking the first dose, my stomach began to feel better.

Through out the day yesterday, I had taken a total of 4 doses at 2 tablespoons each. These doses were not accompanied by water or diluted with anything else. Just straight Apple Cider Vineger.

About halfway through the day, the burning sensation in my lungs went away.

Usually at night time, I have huge amounts acid or when going to bed. Not this time...

I am shocked. My body is literally shocked... I have never felt so relieved of these symptoms for years... This morning after waking I only felt a little acid, but this ws nothing compared to what I had been dealing with for years... I have already taken my first two tablespoons this morning and there is now no gerd...

I will keep using the Apple Cider Viniger! I want to thank all of you who have posted all of these remedies here and your results to which inspired me to make that change to using the Apple Cider Viniger!!!

Apple Cider Viniger works!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  06/29/2008: Laura from Kelso, WA writes: "I have suffered from acid reflux and a hiatal hernia for over 10 years and have taken prilosec for almost the entire time. Recently, I've heard that prilosec is bad for you, so I've been trying different natural remedies. I tried the apple cider vinegar and I have to say it was awful. Not only did it taste terrible, but it gave me the worst, sudden attack of diarhea EVER! Great remedy if your problem is constipation. Not so great for acid reflux."

[YEA]  06/10/2008: Chef Maria Maria from Tempe, AZ writes: "I was doubter, I wasn't sure to believe the hype about using alternative meds, but after being told I have Acid reflux and trying to deal with the pain I truly believe. Last Tuesday, I got really bad heart burn induced by the stress at work, my boyfriend leaving for the summer to work and eating a heavy breakfast. I got home took a couple of tums and tried to go to bed when I had this sudden burst of wonderful acid up my throat. The pain got to point when it was hard to swallow eat and drink food! Now come on I am a chef tasting and eating food is my life and I am not able to work effectly nor sustain myself it was a complete bummer. Long story short I had this 1 ton elephant feeling on my chest and the raw pain in my thort didn't help either. I wen to urgent care. I was prescibed prevacid and instructed by the doctor that it will take time to heal the irriation in my throat and really there is nothing you can do for the pain. I immediately called my mom because my grandma also suffers from GERD as well and she gave me some helpful tips butI wanted result immediately. I first changed my diet and put my self on eating soft foods and whole grains which I am still doing Completely stopped drinking coffee :( tried honey, drinking kombucha tea which worked but got expensive. And ate soft rolaids like taffy. I fried recommended this site and this simple and inexpensive drink 2 TBSP ACV 1 TBSP desert honey and 1/4 tsp baking soda and 8 oz. of water. I can definately say that after drinking the drink it has soothed my raw throat and I an able to eat and drink things a lot bettter now and the heaviness on my chest isn't as bad but it is still there but at least I can starting eating and drinking since it hot out here ( it was a 107 today) being able to drink the fluids is important. Thank you all for your help."

[YEA]  06/08/2008: Scott (scotskitkat[at]yahoo.com) from Thatcher, UT writes: "I had acid reflex really bad. My doctor put me on Prilosec. I was only suppose to take 1 every 24 hours. I was taking 2-3 a day. I was working in Alaska and someone told me to take a teaspoon of ACV in the morning and one at night. I received immediate results. I have not had acid reflex for 1-1/2 years now. I tell every one about the benefits. Drug companies only relieve symptoms and do nothing to cure disease. I also had high bad cholesterol and my Doctor wanted to put me on medication for that. I have changed my diet, began taking supplements and am currently not on medication for any past ailments. I am 55 years young and am getting younger an healthier everyday."

[YEA]  06/07/2008: Jules from Hampshire, England writes: "I had been having my lunch which consisted of salad plus a raw carrot. I managed to eat half of the carrot when I started to get pains in my stomach. As the day wore on it got more painful and my cheeks became flushed. I had to be sent home from work where I went to bed for 5 hours where the pain eased a little but the acid was very nasty in my throat. I then decided to surf the net and came across your site and read all the postings from people who had used ACV to get rid of acid reflux. It also said that my stomach wasnt making enough acid that is why i needed to drink the Appple cider vinegar. I immediately went to the shops and bought some. I added 2 tablespoons of ACV to 8 ozs of water and within ten minutes the pain was gone. I have heard of ACV before as I dabble in complimentary therapies but not to cure this ailment. It certainly worked for me. Thank you all for posting your findings to help others."

[YEA]  05/21/2008: Jack (jackipm[at]aol.com) from Mosier, Oregon writes: "I have been using ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) for acid reflux for over 2 years. I started having reflux after I had a sore foot and was prescribed 600 mg of Ibuprofin 3 x daily. prior to that time I could eat anything. After a couple of weeks of the large dose of Ibuprofin I could not eat anything without severe Reflux. After using antacids for a long time I tried 2 TBS. per 8oz ACV to Water 1/2 hour prior to eating. It worked better than all of the antacids to releive the symptoms and the reflux slowly went away."

[YEA]  05/16/2008: Susie from New Braunfels, Texas writes: "ACID REFLUX: ACV HELPED MY HUSBAND! MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH PAIN IN THE PIT OF HIS STOMACH THAT WENT AROUND TO THE BACK. THE DOCTORS KEPTED GIVING HIM DEMERAL AND HYDROCODONE BECAUSE THATS ALL THAT WOULD WORK BUT YET HE WAS ALWAYS ASLEEP!I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO I WOULD TAKE HIM TO DOCTORS AND THEY WOULD ALL PRESCIBE HIM THE SAME THING AND WE DID THIS FOR A MONTH!I DECIDED TO LOOK UP HOME REMEDIES AND THERE IT WAS ACV!!!! I GAVE IT TO MY HUSBAND PRAYING IT WOULD WORK AND IT DID HE IS BACK TO HIS OLD SELF,NOW HE IS TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT ACV!!"

[YEA]  05/13/2008: Joshua from Houston, TX writes: "I am 27 six foot and weigh 225 ACV is amazing! I have suffered from acid reflex and allergies my whole life. Withing 48 hours i felt great! Go get some now."

[NAY]  04/24/2008: Laura from Calgary, Canada writes: "Hi, I have been suffering with reflux for almost 4 months now, and I feel I have tried almost everything. I read on this site that ACV was a miracle, so yesterday I went out and bought some from my local health food store and tried it. I have never had such severe reflux as after I took the ACV, and the night time was even worse! I am still suffering today, and now have a pain in my stomach that I haven't felt in over a week. I am glad that this remedy gives so many people relief, but if you are trying it for the first time, please be careful. I used 2 tablespoons in 250ml of water, but I would suggest maybe halfing the ACV and doubling the water the first time, just to be sure you don't have the same reaction I did! I have heard good things about ginger juice for ulcers and reflux though, has anyone tried it and was it successful? Thanks!"

[YEA]  04/23/2008: GRACIE from MCALLEN, TEXAS writes: "I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ACID REFLUX A YEAR AGO, IT WAS SO BAD THAT I COULDN'T EVEN SLEEP AT NIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN LOOKING FOR HERBAL REMEDIES. WHEN I CAME ACROSS THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR REMEDEY, I HAD TO TRY IT. I WENT TO GNC AND FOUND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR CAPSULES AND WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS MY ACID REFLUX WAS CURED. I CONTINUED TO TAKE THE CAPSULES FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND DISCONTINUED AND I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ACID REFLUX EPISODES. TRY IT REALLY WORKS.... "

[YEA]  04/20/2008: Painfree from Salem, Oregon writes: "I can still remember that evening when I was in so much pain. I could not lie down at all. On several occasions I have had to brace myself up against the wall to keep straight so I could handle the excruciating pain from my naval up underneath my chin. I would try not to swallow because when I did the pain was hard to bear. Yes, I had been examined and I was told I had a condition called acid reflux. One night when I was in pain I felt a hard knot right between my breast-bone, it scared me, I thought it was a tumor. That enlargement is what took me to the doctor that next morning. At first the pills prescribed to me had worked, not completely, but enough so that I could function in my day to day living. But soon my lower esophageal sphincter, that muscular door that usually closes was not keeping shut and the things I ate and drank moved backward into my esophagus from my stomach. A condition called a Hiatal hernia had allowed food and drink acids to back up into my esophagus and gave me extreme heartburn and chest pain. I am writing again to say that it was on that one blessed night of 11/9/2006 that Earth Clinic had saved me from surgical repair. Thank you again and again. ACV really works for me. I have not had pain for one year, six months and eleven days (18 months, 11 days.) Today%uFFFDs date is April 20, 2008. I have never had to undergo surgery. My hair is full and shining, my skin is moist, my health is great and I am still sleeping the full night long. Yes, it is a YEA, and as I had said in the year of 2006 I must say it again: "God bless this site and its creator (s), amen, and amen."

[YEA]  04/09/2008: Julie from Orlando, Florida writes: "Hello, I suffer from Severe Acid Reflux and EE. I tried probably 6 kinds of medecine and stayed on Prilosec for about 7 months. Now, it is not working again and it is giving me worst symptoms. I decided to stop it and use ACV and water. So far, I feel better than before. I did some research and found that Prilosec can have a lot of side effects including UTI (I have had 2 in the last 2 months), insomnia (I have been taking Benadryl every night to sleep) and skin rashes (which I also had). I beleive these could be related to the prilosec, I'll see if these disapear soon, and will let you know. Thank you for these free remedies. I'll keep you posted!"

[MAYBE]  04/03/2008: Suzanne from Phoenix, AZ writes: "I am just going try the ACV I have been on priolosec, prevacid, aciphex, protonix, etc. Its really does not work very good. So here it goes for me I will let you know the results...My first swig of it burned but it onlyu lasted a half hour and my throat started feeling better..."