Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment for Acid Reflux

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Kishor (Melbourne, Australia) on 05/22/2007
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I'had suffered with acid reflux last year about this time. I had used all types of antacids and lastly the "purple pill". They didn't work out for me. I was searching for the remedy and came across this website. I have tried apple cider vinegar for ten days and my acid reflux symptoms were gone. But again this April, i felt like acid reflux symptoms and used ACV for around two weeks. Now i feel relieved from reflux symptoms. I would strongly recommend the use of apple cider vinegar before trying any other pills. Lately, i have been skipping meals due to work load. this could also be one of the reasons of acid reflux.

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Posted by Rechell (Montgomery, Alabama) on 05/17/2007
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I have tried two tbls of ACV, with an half tbls of cayenne pepper in a half of cup of hot natural spring water every night before bed for my Acid reflux and this remedy works wonderful. i have tried other over the counters prescriptions and my Doctors way and nothing seems to calm it down until now. At first my taste buds had to get use to it, it does gives you an tingling feeling on your tongue and down your throat, but the results is worth it.

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Posted by Caroline (San Diego, CA) on 05/05/2007
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I obtained acid reflux after eating some really spicy food in February of 2007. Here it is May of 2007 and I still have acid reflux and wake up at least once a night. My dad had recommended the apple cider vinegar cure and I thought he was crazy. Since it is pickled, which I was told to stay away from, I was scared to try it. I tried it today and my acid reflux has stopped burning me. Please note, that I have not had releif since this acid reflux occured. As of last week, I also found out that apples make me feel better, so I am eating apples too. In regards to drinking I drink Gatorade and Water, but wish there were other things I could drink. Thanks to this website...I didn't think of "apple juice." That's great! If anyone else knows of any other beverage that is safe...please let me know.

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Posted by Melissa (Flower Mound, Texas) on 04/20/2007
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I have a infant who has horrible acid reflux and traditional medicine is not working. I have tried the acv and placed a small amount into the bottle with the formula and it seems to work great. Has anyone else ever tried this? It works in adults but I have not read anything about babies. Any thoughts? melissa in texas

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Posted by Jim (Lewistown, PA) on 04/03/2007
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Was tired of dealing with reflux so I tried taking ACV. Did a follow up meeting with my gastroenterologist suggesting ACV as an alternative to Prevacid. He was skeptical but told me to go ahead, but to keep some case notes. They are as follows:

March 15, 2007 Learned of ACV via friend and decided to cease Prevacid solutabs beginning Friday March 16th. Until further notes indicate otherwise, no additional Prevacid tabs were taken.

March 16, 2007 Began taking undiluted ACV at a rate of about 1/8th of a Dixie cup 3x/day. Noted acidic sensation but experienced no severe side effects. These sensations were only very very slightly uncomfortable, and lasted about 10 minutes at which time all discomfort relative GRD totally subsided.

At around the third day, I researched ACV on the Internet (Goggled apple cider vinegar to treat reflux disease) and found suggestions that undiluted ACV "might" create esophageal issues by raising the acid levels in the "tender" esophagus. So, I began cutting back on the ACV dosage and at the same time, began diluting the ACV at about 1/8 Dixie cup of ACV and the rest water. Due to my "forgetfulness" (and the horrid taste) I found I was missing some of the dosages and by the end of about 1 and ½ weeks, I was taking ACV about every other day.

At about the 2 week mark, I came down with a GI bug and had diarrhea and nausea. For about 3 days, I totally cut the ACV (and still was not taking prevacid or any other RX) and on the 4th day, I was afflicted with significant reflux. No matter how hard I tried, I could not find a comfortable sleeping position and resorted to swigging Malox at a rate of 2x/night for about 2 nights. Throughout the day, I also suffered with reflux and found that swigs of Cows milk worked well.

On the 5th day, the GI bug subsided and I felt well enough to handle the ACV again. Just prior to restarting the ACV dosage, I was dealing with a significant amount of reflux. An interesting side note here is that IMMEDIATELY after taking the diluted dose, the reflux disappeared. I continued the 3x/day of diluted ACV and became TOTALLY reflux symptom free.

Over the next several days, the minute I'd feel some minor tummy rumblings, I'd dose with ACV and would become symptom free. Another side note is that the rumblings would come about 3x/day coinciding with a time "just prior" to my ACV dose. I was also experimenting with the best time to take the ACV. The result was morning noon and night, however the morning dose would give the sensation of too much acid in my belly (What I'd describe as a burning in the tummy) I remedied that with a change in eating habits. I'd usually have only coffee in the morning with a moderate lunch. In order to curb the over acid sensation, I started to have about a half cup of cereal w/ milk chasing it with about ½ cup of cold cows milk. That would IMMEDIATELY eliminate the acidic feeling. Then at lunch, I cut from a moderate amount of food to a lighter portion followed with an afternoon dose of ACV. As well, I began to cut back on the evening meal proportion following that with ACV. The result was shedding a few pounds, a routine dosage program, and finally sleeping throughout the night. Lacking willpower one evening, I ate 5 very very spicy chicken wings and 3 mugs of beer (A previously suicidal move) and did an extra ACV dose prior to bed. The result was, for the first time, NO reflux during the night and no reflux when I awoke.

April 3, 2007 Had a routine follow-up visit with My Doctor and hinted about his feeling and knowledge of ACV as treatment for GRD. He gave a tentative go ahead for my ACV study (He scheduled a 12 month follow-up but requested that I keep him posted of my findings at a 3 and 6 month interval. To this point the TX with ACV has shown significant success in that I've NOT used prescriptions to treat breakthroughs other than the previously stated malox when I had the stomach bug. I've concluded to this point, that I must still provide my system with some assistance in managing the acid, since cessation of all prescription meds and ACV had proven unsuccessful. More notes to follow.

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Posted by John (Adamsville, Alabama) on 03/28/2007
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Apple Cider Vinegar will definitely help acid reflux. One and half oz w/equal part grape juice every morning and within 1 week gone. Only couple episodes in last 8 months & was having problems every day.

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Posted by Patti (Cambria, California) on 03/24/2007
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I feel compelled to add to the chorus of the healed and almost-healed from the torture of Acid Reflux. Like many others, I have spent time in walk-in clinics, doctors offices and emergency rooms with symptom of acid reflux which were never diagnosed as such. It wasn't until my last encounter with an emergency room doc that I was finally diagnosed. Of course, I was put on Prevacid, and like many others, began to feel better until I began to feel worse. Going off the Prevacid intensified my symptoms and I found this website touting the benefits of apple cider vinegar. I bought some ACV and some wonderful local raw honey and 3 times a day I have been putting 2 Tablespoons of each in half a glass of water and taking it after each meal. I have also been taking a probiotic enzyme capsule with each meal. As of this morning (5 days into treatment) I am free of heartburn, the lump in my throat is gone, my energy is back and I am eating normally again. Yea!!! Thank you, everyone who has contributed to this site. I hope my experience will help as others have helped me. I intend to keep up with ACV regimen, as I absolutely love drinking it after a meal. If you have just begun taking ACV or are considering taking it, I must say to you that it did not help immediately for me as it seems to have for others. It took a few days to begin to feel relief. Stay with it. It works!

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Posted by Karen (Warren, PA) on 03/05/2007
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I have been suffering with acid reflux for several years. I always thought that it was related to stress and the extra weight that I have been carrying. I realize now that it is probably due to ibuprofen use. I suffer from headaches 2-3 times a week and the ibuprofen was the most effective pain relief that worked for me. Occassionally I would take 3 pills at a time in order to get relief. For the past month I have been taking 2 tsp. of organic vinegar with 2 tsp. of honey mixed with a cup of hot water 3 times a day. I am also watching my caloric intake and have noticed a dramatic difference in the way I feel overall. I have not had a headache since and my acid reflux is no longer a problem. I am convinced that the vinegar/honey "tea" is responsible for the significant improvement in the way in feel.

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Posted by Gwen (Faison, NC) on 01/17/2007
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I have been battling heartburns and acid reflux for about a year. I thought I was having a heart attack. I went to the emergency room and found out that my heart was ok. I got a prescription for prilosec. I took this for a week and no relief. I couldn't sleep at night. I was having esophagus spasm.I went to my family doctor and got some aciphex.This help some but I still found myself using rolaids. I went to the health store the other day and they put on to organic apple cider vinegar. I haven't felt this good in a long time. Maybe I won't have to eat so many rolaids. I mix it with water and drink it about 15 minutes before eating. I was also told not to drink while I was eating .THis has been hard but I think it has really help to drink my beverage after the meal.

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Posted by Jason (Sauk Rapids, MN) on 12/01/2006
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I have always been a big fan of Apple Cider Vinegar (particularly its almost immediate ability to stop acid reflux) and other natural cures. I am so thankful that this web site is available for reference to the public. I am convinced that America's healthcare costs could be reduced by 90% if people just took care of themselves and used common sense instead of expensive prescription drugs. Keep up the great work!

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Posted by RL (Ohio) on 11/24/2006
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Your readers may wish to know that many people (especially women) think they have acid reflux when they actually have a lack of acid in their stomachs. Tums and soda will actually cover the symptoms but not give you what you really need. I had acid reflux symptoms and began taking a hydrochloric acid/enzyme supplement. If I forget to take my 3 tablets with a meal, I could have real problems resulting in throwing up. This usually happens when I eat meat. I even have to take my pills with my tea (with milk) in the morning or I get gas and heartburn. My elderly neighbor takes about 1200 units of hydrochloric acid per meal while I only need 300. ACV is helpful and actually gives me energy--perhaps that is why I love pickled foods. ACV is also one of those foods that is acid in nature but alkalinizes the body. Anyone who thinks he has acid reflux would certainly find it worth the effort to try ACV and hydrochloric acid/enzyme tablets before going the medical route.

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Posted by Len (Chicago, IL) on 11/17/2006
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I have been battling nighttime Reflux for about 3 years now. I am at a stage now over the last few months where I have it under control. I eat dinner at 5:30 then immediately have a desert of fresh fruit, no carbs, no cakes, just fruit. Apples seem to help me. Then I eat nothing else the rest of the night so my stomach is empty when I go to bed. With dinner or soon after I have about 4 ounces of Apple juice with about 2 ounces of Apple Cider Vinegar. Tastes good. About 1 hour before bed I take 1 melatonin pill. 10mg. A study on the net had great luck with melatonin. Then I take about 4 ounces of water with a half teaspoon of baking soda. I raised the head of my bed a little. I am now doing fine and sleep pretty well. No more major burning in my esophagus at night. This regiment works for me. Best of luck!

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Posted by Nancy (Winter Park, FL) on 11/15/2006
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I would wake up in the middle of the night feeling the symptoms of Acid Reflux & take Zantac & wait for it to work. I took 1 Tbs of' Apple Cider Vinegar before dinner & never woke up. I have been taking 1 Tbs morning & evening before eating for 3 weeks & not once have I felt sick. I'm not as hungry,I eat a third of what I once did. I have lost weight, I sleep well, I feel so good. I have also added to my diet Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, I prefer the Extra virgin but it is twice the price ( read up on it , it's miraculous.)

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Posted by Rick (Indianapolis, IN) on 11/06/2006
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I'm 37 and have had acid reflux for about 10 years. Growing up, my family didn't provide healthy meals. Consequently, I abused my body by consuming unhealthy amounts of soda, candy, saturated fat and other dangerous foods. I truly believe that huge amounts of sugar, caffeine and cholesterol in my system caused acid reflux. It also caused acne. I tried antacids at first, to no avail. Then, my doctor put me on Nexium, once a day. The medication only masks the problem. I've always worked out several times a week and after a couple of years on the medication, I noticed that I was gaining weight despite my steady workout routine. From the research I've done on the internet, certain doctors say that reflux medication kills the acid in your stomach so you won't have the pain. The problem is that you need the acid to naturally break down food and impurities. The absence of alkaline in my system was causing me to gain weight more easily. After I began eating 1-2 apples each day and taking a teaspoon of apple-cider vinegar, I had no problems. I've been off Nexium for a year and a half and have no problems. I drink more water, cut back on sweets and have completely given up soda. I also stop eating snacks 1-2 hours before bed. Apples and ACV also help cleanse your system and act as a natural laxative. It's easier to loose weight if you consume it regularly. I use to have quite a bit of acne. Now, at 37, my skin is much clearer.

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Posted by Jackie (Seguin, TX) on 10/04/2006
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i am trying the acv treatment for sciatica, my usual pain meds cause heartburn and are hard on the liver, i also have hepatitis c, so i thought acv would be good for me. well it tastes terrible but it has already stopped the heartburn and i only started yesterday. we will see how it works on pain. i love your website and am recommending it to everyone.