TED'S RECIPE
Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes: There is an ACV remedy and then there is Ted's ACV remedy. The ACV remedy is what has been traditionally done to drink it directly. Now I have always recommended the use of the second one, which requires that you add baking soda to the ACV to neutralize the acid to just 7.0 or close to it before drinking, otherwise the acidity will bring on dentin sensitivity and cause erosion of the enamel. A minimum pH on ACV of 6.0 and above should stop enamel erosion, in case you like somewhat of a "sour" ACV tastes, ideally it should be closer to 7.0.

You might wonder whether therapeutic effectiveness of the second one might be as effective as the original one. It should be at least as effective if not more effective than an original formula for two reasons:

1. If you take the original ACV remedy (2 TBS of ACV in a glass of water), the body is going to neutralize it anyway using the available bicarbonates the body stores have. If not, you get a burning tongue or skin of the tongue become lose or tears up, if the body don't have sufficient bicarbonates. It takes AT LEAST A week to get a bicarbonate level to optimum provided you take bicarbonates everyday. I am of course assuming that in this instance, you don't have sufficient bicarbonate levels.

2. The newer ACV remedy I have always recommended (AKA Ted's ACV recipe) is to ADD baking soda until most of the acid is neutralized near 7.0. Chemically it is not changed, the malic becomes a malate when baking soda has neutralized, but then the body is going to convert to THAT anyway. What YOUR body wants is that the pH is at an ideal theoretical pH 7.35, which is equivalent to the pH of your blood.

So for me an ideal food, whether we talk about ACV or any other food should GENERALLY be slightly alkaline. If you don't do it for your body the body will change to an alkaline anyway, provided that your body is FIT to do that! So it is best not to assume that your body is FIT and it is best to assume the worst and just add the baking soda as a precaution.

Making it alkaline will give you the extra benefit of more oxygen in your body and greater buffers the body need so you should in fact feel better with the newer formula. In fact, athletes takes pure baking soda to relieve them of muscular pain from long physical endurance. Thinking along this makes it easier to use this newer formula as well as protect against enamel erosion.

Many people have misinterpreted the event where a body becomes alkaline in event of a person becomes sick to be a "bad thing". However, this is HOW a body kills off invading bacteria and viruses by raising up the alkalinity level. So in fact alkalinity is actually needed. When an immune system is suppressed or destroyed (from surgery or chemical toxins), the body will raise its alkalinity level much more frequently than a healthy person. What a potentially sick person needs to do is to give sufficient buffers for alkalinity using baking soda, but also regenerate the body's immune system (the thymus) with supplementation of secretogues, such as L-glutamine, melatonin, and iodine from seaweed and kelp.

HOW MUCH BAKING SODA SHOULD YOU ADD?
The amount of ACV needed to react with baking soda to get to pH level of near 6.5-7.0 depends on the brand of ACV. For my own brand of ACV, it is approximately 50 ml-70 ml per one tablespoon of baking soda. So always start on the low side first!

If you are not used to it, try only 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda - the safest possible mixture assuming 2 tablespoon of ACV in a 250 mg water. Then increase slowly as needed. For tougher cases like Acid Reflux, you can go up to 2 tablespoons but you must start slowly or you will upset your stomach. Most people will not need this much baking soda.

If you have a pH meter handy, it would be more easier go that way and just add enough until it reaches near pH of 7. It is very much dependent on what brand your ACV is generally. Please note that these are approximate figures.

One more important note!

Warning: if you mix baking soda with ACV it will create a lot of bubbles that goes very high! You need to mix inside a large empty pitcher! Also add the ACV very slowly! For me, I don't use ACV here in Bangkok that often because of the price. I just use simple vinegar, so I usually will not have the bubbling issues!

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS FORMULA IF YOU HAVE ACID REFLUX?
Take this formula 2 - 3 three times a day on an empty stomach.

ACID REFLUX

05/17/2009: David (dquinonees@yahoo.com) from Los Angeles, CA writes: "I have suffered with reflux for more than 10 years. At times it has been so bad, I have had to go to the emergency room at Kaiser. I also have phlegm which seems to increasee and decrease at different times. For years, hours after eating, small pieces of food will will come back out throughout the day. I carry tissues in case this happens and so I can spit it out. Taking long walks doesn't help and I recently started an all liquid diet hoping that would once and for all eliminate the problem but it didn't. After 3 days of drinking only carrot juice, I again experienced the tightening in the throat, labored breathing, and extreme anxiety. When anxious, I sometimes end up walking up and down the street at 2 or 3 in the morning hoping I will become so exhaused I will just pass out.

Last night I tried your receipe- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, 2 tablespoon of APC, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Though the phlegm persisted, the tightness in my throat alleviated enough to allow me to feel comfortable.

I am going to continue taking this solution, hoping that in time I will find full relief. I have prayed and prayed and hoped, having lost confidence in physicians who so easily prescribe things that are completely ineffective. I have taken Nexium, Prevacid, sprayed Flonaise in my nose, Bactrim, Ampacillin... all without have experienced the slightest improvement. Thank you for placing the receipe on the internet where many of us have been able to find and use it."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  04/23/2009: Tom from Stillwater, MN writes: "I have had a Hiatel Hernia and GERD since 1997. I am now 48. I have been on Prevacid, Nexium, Prilosec, Generic Omeprazole, Zantac, Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, Pepto Bismol, anything...With diminishing effectiveness of the drugs/antacids as time went on. With the prospect of a miserable surgery(which doesn't work half the time) imminent, I was drawn to the internet and this site for another solution. Wow! Started with 2 tsp ACV and 1/4 tsp Baking Soda in 8 0z. of water 4 times per day. Heartburn disappeared immediately! Stopped the Meds the next day. Been off now for 4 days-first time in 12 yrs. Heartburn has come back ociasionally during the day, mainly after meals. I eat Apple slices and drink more ACV/Baking soda. Still trying to "dial in" the dosage and timing- I think I need 2 TBS instead of 2 TSP as I am a Male, 6'-3", 220 lbs.

I have been praying for God to heal me and here it is.Now I'm wondering what happens from here...it would be interesting to see more posts from people that have been doing this for 5-10-15 years and how they are maintaining this regimen. Thank God and to all of you for the truth, which is in short supply these days."

04/05/2009: Nancy from Gallatin, TN writes: "I have been suffering from severe acid reflux lately, i have been on the rx omeprazole for quite sometime at the suggestion of my doctor, when I went to him with my latest problem, he increased the dosage to two per day! problems worsened, that is when I found your site, I work from 11pm to 7am, so I sleep during the day,(since my recent digestive problems not very well I'm afraid) I also tend to over eat and drink diet soda, my pain has been severe lately, so I have adapted my diet and cut out the soda completely, and am now drinking water, acidophilus milk, and weak decaf tea, the thing that seems to be helping the most is getting off the omeprazole, I have gone to chewable pepcid, this helped initally, along with acidophilus gel caps, however, I still have the burning iritated throat, and feel bad all over, so today I began mixing ACV, baking soda and honey, ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED, I feel awful and have no energy!!!!!!!!!"

[NAY]  03/24/2009: Mario (hustla_drej@hotmail.com) from Vancouver, Canada writes: "I used organic acv..in a glass of water 2 tablespoon of acv with sod bicarbonate 1/3 of a teaspon. I used it for 3 weeks and had no results. I have weak les and main problem seems to be there.. acid content goes into esophagus. Am not sure if my body is making too much acid or too little.. but i would say makes too much.. cause when i use soda bicarbonate 1h after a meal i make a big burp.. i avoid fatty food and junk food, but it doesnt help much..only keeps it calmer. My biggest problem is that its making me breathing problems.. .i feel so tired and short of air. Can anyone give me some advice of what could work for me.
thank u"

[NAY]  03/12/2009: Andre (mo_zal@yahoo.ca) from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina writes: "Am on teds remedies for 2 weeks now, in begining i kind of feel a relief, but now my stomach is very sensitible to foods that i eat, so aftervards it agravated. I also use papaya enzyme and probiotics, and used acv alone for 2 days wich i stopped cause i had even more acid wich i was feeling in my thorat.What am not sure about is, if this recepie is for ppl that have excesive acid or not enough acid? Right now am eating only rice with tuna or with chiken wich my stomach digests easy unlike other foods. I have gerd for 8 years and its making my life miserable.. cause of breathing problem that its giving me. .making very tired and unable to play sports wich i love so much.. So can should i continue on teds recepie for a few more week or so.. cause i dont notice anything new, its as it was before."

[QUESTION]  03/04/2009: Gena from Escondido, CA writes: "I would like some help here, if possible. My elderly dad who cannot speak has been on Prilosec for a couple years now. there are lots of ugly side effects. I am going to try the ACV and baking soda because it seems to work for so many people BUT! Since he cannot tell me (until it is too late and he is in pain and throwing up) give me a clue as to what I can do here:

1. give the ACV / baking soda daily (sips all day)
2. after what duration of time can I stop the Prilosec to see if it is working or he is healed of this condition?
3. OR....do I just stop the Prilosec cold turkey and keep letting him sip the ACV / baking soda mixture all day and that should solve this problem?

We HAVE to get off the Prilosec (and meds like this that suppress the stomach acid) as the side effect for my dad has been continual bacterial pneumonia (almost every month now). !!!

So, please anyone have an idea how to proceed since he is unable to talk/tell me how he is feeling until it is too late. Help??"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  02/01/2009: Mary from Khartoum, Sudan writes: "ACID REFLUX: I have tried ACV+Baking soda for a week. I don't feel any better, I feel very sick. After the first dose (1/4 ts soda+ 2 tbs ACV in a cup of water), next morning I woke up very tired. I disregard my feelings; I thought that my body is getting rid of everything bad, I am cleaning so I continue with the same dose twice daily. I am getting worst- severe fatigue, headache, muscle pain, fever (up to 38), cough, very congested, sore throat. I believe that all diseases even cancer and AIDS can be treated with natural sources, and I believe that alkalizing the body is the key factor. But what is wrong with me now, shall I continue, is all this normal reactions?"

[YEA]  01/06/2009: Marissa from Ac, Georgia writes: "I've read Ted's remedy for silent reflux. My ailment was gone after taking 2 tbsp of ACV and 1/2 tbsp of baking soda 3x a day with a dose of 500mg of magnesium once a day for 4 days. I already stopped taking over the counter drug(omeprazole) and will continue on until my reflux is totally gone. I'm very grateful to this website and i will truly recommend it to my family and friends for them to read and try natural remedies as such."

[YEA]  06/07/2008: Sabrina from Roseville, California writes: "Thank you! My son has severe acid reflux attacks. Desperate last night I went on line and found this site. Within minutes of taking a couple of drinks of apple cider vinegar and baking soda his pain subsided and he was able to sleep. He was a new person this morning! He is 19 and has suffered from bouts of acid reflux since he was 5."

[NAY]  05/24/2008: Frank from Niagara, Ontario writes: "I've read these pages here a few times now because I'm desperate. I've been on Nexium now for about 1 1/2 years. Losec stopped working which I was on for about 5 years before that. Now the Nexium has stopped working and anything I eat burns going down. I have an aching feeling all the way down my esophogeus. I've been basically eating bland foods just to get something in me. I've tried the ACV with baking soda for 2 weeks on and off. It doesn't seem to help. Do I have to just bite the bullit and go through the pain and just keep up. Has anyone gone through this. I also get stabbing pains in my chest but it always happens at night and it seems like I'm going to die because the pain is so severe. I've taken Aloe Vera Gel, Slippery elm. I would appreciate any feedback."

[YEA]  04/17/2008: Lee (KELLEEFA@MSN.COM) from Bradford, England writes: "Hi there my name's Lee Flavell and i suffer from acid reflux and have done for the past 13 years. I have been taking losec/Lansoptrazole they worked in a kid of way ie stopped the acid burning me thruogh the day.I have had my bed proped up around 2 inches at the top end to stop the acid running back into the gullet when sleeping. It never helped me realy.I could only sleep on my right hand side and if I rolled over onto my back or other side I would wake in pain. 10 years ago I had a major op hiatus hernia removed due to the acid reflux.It was a nightmare.It made me feel like i was going to die I was in so much pain.But it worked he he for about 6 months boo hoo. I recently found this website by some miriclal.I read all the feedback on the acv and thought if only.I tried 2 teaspoons of organic acv and 1 teaspoon of bicarb soda in a glass of water for bed praise the lord i can sleep on my back and both sides now i feel like a new person.I would like to thank the people who set this website up and all the people who gave there feed back.Thankyou so much for helping me.I have stopped taking the lose and feel much better..Bow to the god of apple cider vinager ha ha. Thanks again Lee Flavell. UK."

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  03/06/2008: Janet from Anchorage, Alaska writes: "I started ACV and baking soda about two months ago it has cured my acid reflux/GERD was taking Previcid for over 20 years. My problem is I'm retaining fluids -gained almost 10# using the ACV and baking soda. Is there any other alternative in taking the ACV to continue getting the wonderful benefits without hurting your teeth? I am retaining so much fluid it's depressing. One other plus I have noticed is my hair started growing in length which it had slowed down in growing due to Adrenal Burnout. I really appreciate any advice this web site or Teb could give me. Thanks, Janet"

[YEA]  01/24/2008: Mary Beth Buchanan from Grayslake, Illinois writes: "For the past two weeks I have suffered both physically and emotionally because the acid reflux pain was so severe that it mirrored the discomfort that I had had during a heart attack last May. I now have two stints and have to take Plavix which in turn has caused heart burn and severe esophageal burning. I was prescribed protonix. At first this gave some relief but had to be increased to twice daily. Then I got a sinus infection & sore throat about three weeks ago and my dr. put me on a Z-Pac of antibiotics and for the past 2 weeks the burning at the base of my sturnum increased. I was desparately in pain yesterday and I found your wonderful web site quite accidentially. And there was the acid reflux info right there before me. It must have been nirvana! I immediately tried the ACV and BS combo (2 tbs ACV to 1/8 tea BS in a glass of purified water)and the pain was GONE! I have now done 4 treatments and am rejoicing! I can't even begin to tell you how relieved I am that I don't have to go do a stress test or angiogram to find out that I was NOT having another damn heart attack! Life is good, once again! Earth Clinic is fabulous and I've probably told 50 people about your site already and I just discovered it yesterday! Thank you! I can't wait to try the oll pulling. Question: Do you think the combination of the plavix and the antibiotic just was too much for a system to handle?"

[YEA]  12/31/2007: Becky from Garner, IA writes: "Thanks so much! I have been experiencing acid reflux for about a month now, and went on Prilosec with not much avail, in fact the burning sensation in my upper abdomen, chest, and neck area has gotten worse. I tried soothing the pain with soda crackers and Rolads, and it gave me some immediate relief, but then it was worse the next day. So I started searching the net, and I found this wonderful site!! Last night I started taking 1 TBSP. ACV and 1/4 tsp. baking soda in 4 oz. of water. I also tried some of my dill pickle juice, and in 2-3 hours, most of the symptoms are gone! I have tried the same concoction today, and have not had that burning sensation in my neck, chest or abdomen all day!! I'm so happy that I found your site!!!! Thanks again. brose"

You have to do some common-sense research on things or you can end up in major trouble....Paul"

[YEA]  10/30/2007: Kathy from Austin, Texas writes: "I've been taking Ted's recommendation for about a week. I'm completely off my Nexium (after 3 mos. usage with no relief), I've had no flare ups, my throat/larynx feel much better - almost like normal (pretty badly burnt, very hoarse, sore throat, etc), and I'm back to eating my "normal" stuff!  Thank you!"

[YEA]  09/26/2007: Tony from Adelaide, South Australia writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar helped my acid reflux; I had a heart attack back in 2003 and had a stent fitted, I was 56 years old at the time, and part of my medication was to take something to combat acid reflux, which I had not had a real problem with up until then. I was put on a low dose of Acimax (20mg) and a range of other drugs that heart attack victims have to put up with. Any person in my situation will tell you that any pain or twinges in the chest region will tell you of that unearthing fear of the return of another attack. I think the reason for doctor's giving you acid reflux drugs is just for that reason, because a lot of scares that people like me have are for that reason only. Now, over the years I had many scares and several times taken to the hospital by ambulance and several stress tests for the heart and I always came up positive, which was good. Now they up'd my dose of Acid reflux medicine to 40mg of Nexium, believing reflux was the problem and just recently I had an Endoscopy and I found out I have a Sliding Hiatus Hernia and so I now know where my chest pains were emanating from. My biggest annoyance now was that the Nexium was not working, and I suffered many a night with these unnerving chest pains. I then turned to the internet hoping I could find a cure, and I did, in the form of Apple Cider Vinegar and Bi-Carb Soda. What a god send, I wasn't sure at first, but my brain was telling me that taking a tablet to stop the body producing acid for digestion, which is a normal process, the body was only going to try to produce more to balance it out. Well now I can say I have stopped taking Nexium for over 3 months now, and I can't wait until I see my doctor next time to tell her of the good news, but I'll leave it until I have a good 6 months clear of my problem. Although some how I don't think it will make any difference to her way of thinking, unfortunately they've programmed to think drugs are always the way to go. Thank You to this website and I can now go through the rest of my life without the thought of being propped up on about 4 pillows trying to get a good nights sleep."

[YEA]  09/13/2007: Lorne from Willoughby, OH writes: "Great site and very useful information! I've had chronic Acid reflux for years, due to a hietal hernia.  I've been on Aciphex, Nexium, Prilosec and just about every other "medicine" you can think of.  The ACV and Baking soda goes down kind of nasty, but works like a champ!  My question is: the idea of the ACV and such is to balance the body's Ph, right?  I believe I'm nearing the proper levels at this point, as I feel better, but how do you test the body's Ph to know when I've got the acid/alkaline levels to the correct balance?  Is there a problem if you go too far?  Thanks! Lorne"

[YEA]  09/11/2007: Vincent from Atlanta, GA writes: "I have suffered with abdominal pain in my sternum area for the past 2 years or more. Finally the pain got so bad, I went to see a gastroenterologist to diagnose my condition. I figured it was an ulcer, but my endoscopy procedure showed that I was suffering from a hiatal hernia as a result of acid reflux. I was prescribed Prevacid to be taken for several months. I traced my problem back to having taken a hefty amount of ibuprofen from past sports injuries and knee surgery. I play basketball for exercise twice a week and wake up every morning with painful, stiff knees. Had I been aware of the negative results of anti-inflamatory drugs years ago, I never would have taken them. Anyway, after reading about the negative side effects of taking chemical drugs for acid reflux, I started praying and searching the web for natural remedies. I came across Ted's Apple Cider Vinegar & Baking soda remedy and have been on it for 3days now. It works great and quickly to relieve the pain of my acid reflux and to my surprise, after my first day of taking the remedy, my stiff, sore knees have been relieved. I played basketball 2days ago and had very minimal soreness and stiffness in my knees the next morning. I was able to climb the stairs in my house with no problem for the the first time in months. During my doctor's visits over the last few months, it has been discovered that my blood pressure is at pre-hypertension levels (138/88). I read several testimonials that users of the ACV remedy have experienced lowered blood pressure and cholesterol levels. I am anxious to have my blood pressure checked again to see if I am experiencing the same results. Hey, the acid reflux is getting under control and my knees don't ache and aren't stiff anymore. 2 down, 1 to go (blood pressure). It amazes me that I was able to come across one solution for all three of my conditions. I believe God directed me to this site for a reason. I will report back about my blood pressure once I get my next reading. Great stuff!!"

[YEA]  09/09/2007: Brandon from Evansville, Indiana writes: "I'm in my last semester of college and have been dealing with Acid Reflux for some time. I originally thought it was just my body being mad at the amount of alcohol being consumed.  When my Acid Reflux started becoming unbearable I completely quit drinking but still my problem continued to worsen.  I woke up this morning at 3 with classes at 8 with the most intense flare of acid reflux thus far.  I found this site and read about the ACV and baking soda remedy and immediately drove to Wal-Mart and purchased the ingredients.  It's about 5 minutes after drinking the mixture and I no longer have any pains.  It worked wonderfully and will go through with all instructions of using this remedy.  My only question is if anyone knows of a website I can find that lists meals and foods that someone dealing with this condition can eat.  I'm having problems finding food that settle with my stomach and would appreciate any feedback."

[YEA]  07/07/2007: Roger from Fairless Hills, PA writes: "The ACV remedy using 1/2tsp of Baking Soda, 2 tbsp of ACV (Braggs) and 4 oz of water does a great job of relieving the acid reflux I was suffering from. At first I was a little skeptical but it works...and works quickly. Additionally, when I can't use it, a Granny Smith apple helps relieve it but not as good. I was on Protonix for almost a year prior to trying ACV, this is a much better solution. I have recommended the site and remedy to many others. Side effect or coincidence? I noticed about 2 weeks after taking ACV that the pain I have had in my knees (had about 2yrs) was also relieved. I had been suffering with pain in my knees every evening to the point I had put a 'neck' pillow under them to help relieve it by slightly bending them...not any longer!:) Thanks Ted!!!"

[YEA]  06/30/2007: Delma from Fayetteville, Georgia writes: "In April I was diagnosed with acid reflux. In May I went to my GYN because I missed my menses for no reason for the first time in 25 yrs. my menses started when i was 15 yrs old. i am now 40 yrs old married with 2 kids.3 and 7yrs old.I went to my gyn and he said i had a 7 cm fibroid on the left of my uterus and 5cm ovarian cyst on my right ovary. I also had a tilted uterus which i already knew about diagnosed 8 yrs ago by him because sex became uncomforbable to me sometimes.I was reflux problems and given protonix by a specialist. came across this website looking for a natural rememdy to cure my acid reflux. tried Ted's acv cure with baking soda and it for 2 week 3times a day with the 2 days off. sex was comfortable, my menses showed up, my acid reflux disappeared.especially the feel of a lump in my throat. my hay fever problems cleared up ( no post nasal drip in weeks, no constant hoarseness. I went to my gyn appt friday and was told my ovarian cyst was gone, uterus was no longer titled and my fibroid had shrunk to down to 1 or 2 cm..my gyn kept looking at my chart RE-reading his notes from my last appt a month ago.. UNBELIEVABLE!!! I FEEL SOOO MUCH BETTER OVERALL..ALSO I LOST 6LBS (with no effort at all) now that was a nice surprise..Thank GOD for this website and ACV.."

Thank you so much, Ted, and everyone who ever contributed to this knowledge and treatment."