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Posted by Kelitababy (Yucaipa, Ca, Usa) on 10/10/2012
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
I had heard how beneficial ACV was for acid reflux and other things, so I bought bottle from a health food store, went out to my car, opened it up and took a big swig. Disaster struck, I couldn't breath, the strong fumes from undiluted ACV force the epiglottis to close and I could not breath, I thought I was going to die right there, but finally recovered. Lesson learned.
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Posted by Cali (Usa) on 10/02/2014
It's never recommended to take ACV straight. It's highly acidic, which is why you had a bad reaction. Always dilute it with water (e.g. 1 tsp per 8 oz of water).
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Posted by Michael (Lexington, Ky) on 11/12/2012
I have acid reflux and take prescription meds which does not seem to do anything. Is apple cider vinegar safe and effective. How much should you take and when? Please help, I am really desperate.
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Posted by Nat (Woodstock, Va) on 10/05/2012
Warning: Not everyone who has Acid Reflux or GERD suffers from "too little stomach acid, " which is the reason that is usually given for taking ACV. Some people simply DO have TOO MUCH acid production, and ACV will make it worse. I tried ACV and it never did anything but give me heartburn and increased reflux.
The truth is, pouring acid on top of acid is NOT always a good idea, no matter what anyone here says. If your problem is excess stomach acid, your condition will get worse. Just take the omeprazole, fo heaven's sake. :)
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Posted by Marisa (Houston) on 10/24/2013
Hi I read your response to the other person, and I have so many questions for you, I was diagnosed with acid reflux like five weeks ago, and I am taking Omeprazole, I don't feel much better, I have no burning sensation or heartburn but I feel like I have food all day long in my troath, I have cut on diet coke and caffeine and try to eat smaller portions. But I don't feel much better, How do I know if I have low acid or high acid? should I just try the apple cider vinegar and see if it works, another person said that not everyone has low acid, so I am confused, what do you recomend I should do? I am really desperate of course.
Thank you in advance for your help. Marisa
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Posted by Carole (Banbury, England) on 02/07/2017
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Cherries always give me Acid reflux. ACV in warm water with manuka honey really helps.
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Posted by Sharon (Pittsford, Mi) on 02/02/2013
This is in response to Reginald from Texas. Yes, the ACV and water tastes bad, but add some honey to taste and it actually tastes pretty good. Honey is very benificial. I put 1 tablespoon of ACV, the mother kind, to 8 oz. of spring water. I heat about 4 oz. and then add 1 teaspoon of honey. (I save the other 4 oz. for later in the day. ) The honey will then dissolve better. Enjoy! :)
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Posted by Nat (Bridgewater, Va) on 05/03/2012
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Nay - every time I have tried ACV for my acid reflux, I have experienced no benefit, and often gotten additional heartburn as a result.
I know some people believe that acid reflux is due to a deficiency of stomach acid, but that does not seem to be the case for me. Pouring acid (ACV) on top of acid made little sense to me from the start and did not work in my case.
Omeprazole and the occassional Tums are the only things that control it.
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Posted by Isobella (Uk) on 07/15/2012
Be very careful of long you take Omeprazole the long term side affects can be very bad.
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Posted by Dr. Matt (Gilbert, Arizona) on 08/09/2012
Just a side note from what "sistasuzy" wrote:
It is actually better if you leave the water until after your food is digested, if you drink too much water you will dilute the acidity of the HCl in your stomach and you will not digest properly. The current recommendations with those that have GERD are to eat meals and drink very little during those meals. After the meal has been completely digested, drinking water is helpful with residual reflux, however, the whole idea is to *digest* the food. Also, as I have written before, bicarb is regularly used as a cheap reflux aid, but baking soda (bicarb) lowers the acidity (raises the pH) too quickly and signals the proton pumps to produce more acid. The best remedies for "neutralizing" stomach acid are typically, Calcium Carbonate (tums) and Aluminum and Calcium Hydroxide (mylanta). Matt, Pharm D. MSCIS
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Posted by Stan (Fort Walton Beach, Fl, Usa) on 08/23/2012
I actually caused my own problem with acid reflux, here's how. I drank (yes I did) a 16 oz glass of apple cider vinegar by pinching my nose and drinking it down all at once. I got a sore throat that night, and later woke up when acid splashed up into my throat beginning my now constant problem. Got an appointment at the clinic (after ruling out heart attack) proscibed me nexium (wait for about a month and see what happens) Since I'm on atacand HCL and Simvastatin, I checked the interactions when I got home and found there were problems with the mixture so I stopped taking the meds and passed the info to the clinic (who hadn't checked for this in advance). Now I'm looking to find a natural cure for my self induced acid reflux (surmise I did some damage to the asophagus since it now constantly leaks acid into my throat between meals). Any advice?
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Posted by Gigi (Ct) on 02/20/2014
Did you use apple cider vinegar with the mother? I got mine from whole foods. I took 4 tablespoons twice a day before your lunch and dinner and then a drink water and I had a piece of bread then I sat down had my light meal. I also drank almost a half a gallon for a little bit more water everyday for 3 weeks. I also stayed away from dairy which can cause acid reflux!
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Posted by Christine (Stroud, Pa) on 12/15/2014
I was in the same situation as you. Then I learned about super greens. Go to your health food store and buy super greens. After 3 days of super greens my heartburn was gone. It is all about balancing your ph level in your body.
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Posted by Tom (Wolverhampton, Uk) on 02/26/2012
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Acid Reflux: I have recently come across the Earth Clinic website and was pretty well excited at the prospect of finding a remedy for acid reflux that I have endured for years. I purchased the Apple Cider Vinegar and used the suggested dosage, 2 tablespoons with 1/4 teaspoon of Bicarb Of Soda in a glass of warm water. This was taken 1hr before a meal 3 times a day. After 3 days the acid reflux has become more pronounced both day and night.
I have taken different prescribed medicines in the past and they haven't worked. I had a gastroscope check done and nothing wrong was found. The whole experience has attempted to make me miserable but I have resisted that and endeavoured to find a solution. I was hopeful for this ACV remedy to work but after 3 days of trying it out, the symptoms have become slightly worse. Each night I waken after 2 hours sleep having been disturbed by the acid reflux. Sometimes I experience an associated high temperature and sweat.
Can any one offer me any advice for my situation. I would be most grateful. Thanks, Tom
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Posted by Andrea (Bismarck, Nd) on 02/27/2012
Hi there, this is just a brain bubble after reading your comment, but the high temperature caught my attention. Maybe consider ruling out an H. Pylori bacterial infection before you continue. H. Pylori is a strain of bacteria most commonly contributing to or causing stomach ulcersand other lesions. If that's the source of your troubles, that may resolve your reflux with treating the infection.
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Posted by Sistasuzy (Phoenix, Az) on 02/27/2012
People often hate it when I suggest that they don't drink enough water. One main cause of acid reflux is not enough water to properly digest your food. If you drink any beverages with caffeine in them you are acutally removing water from your body. Caffeine acts like a diuretic. So for every drink you have with caffeine in it - you would have to drink 2 glasses of water of the same amount just to be even. Try drinking just some water. I drink a whole glass of water about 30 minutes before each meal and I also drink some after the meal. If I have an occaiosional round of heartburn now I drink either the apple cider vinegar alone with some water or the baking soda in some water.
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Posted by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 02/27/2012 2042 posts
Tom, the presence of stones in the gallbladder causes all sorts of digestive issues including acid reflux; this occurs because the flow of bile (2 liters per day) is disrupted. Bile is essential for digestion and the neutralization of acid. Hope this helps.
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Posted by Alex (Honolulu, Hi, United States) on 02/27/2012
Hello Tom, I used to have very bad reflux. I would never get the actual heartburn sensation, but I would get a lot of acid in my throat and pain as a result. Completely ridding my diet of rice, pasta, potatos, wheat, fruit, sugar, and then taking lemon bicarb has the reflux 100% gone. I was made very ill by taking reflux medication (PPIs) which is probably why my diet has to be so extreme. I would hope that most people could make do by just reducing starchy/carby foods and sugar rather than outright eliminating them.
I don't feel comfortable outright giving advice, so I'll just speak in terms of what worked for me:
In my personal experiences with ACV bicarbonate, no amount of the remedy would prevent my reflux if I consumed starchy or sugary foods. I was also surprised to figure out that reflux caused by one meal would carry into the following meals. If I ate a bowl of oatmeal I would get reflux that same meal, but I would also get *some* reflux for the following 3-10 meals. The reflux would graduallly lessen each meal if I stayed away from carbs and sugar. Overall this delayed negative reaction to a variety of meals made it very confusing to figure out which foods were problematic. My reflux was likely caused by an overgrowth of gut fungi/bacteria, likely a classic candida situation. However, you may experience reflux differently, and for different reasons.
I'd also like to note that my first times consuming bicarbonate had no immediate effect. Taking ACV (mildly diluted in water, without baking soda) directly with meals was slightly beneficial. This led me to conclude that my issue was having too little stomach acid (a common problem, though counterintuitive). I took Betaine HCl 650 mg w/ pepsin which is basically a stomach acid supplement and had dramatic positive results. I would definitely recommend researching Betaine HCl -- but be wary because if you do in fact have strong (or overactive) stomach acid then betaine hcl could be painful.
In the overall scheme of things the Betaine HCl was just a temporary solution for me. My own stomach acid did return to normal from Betaine HCl (as it does for many people) but I have a weak immune system and eating starchy foods again reverted me to my refluxy state. There's a hypothesis floating around that if your body is too acidic and unhealthy it will stop making stomach acid because it can barely handle neutralizing it after each meal. I have no idea if this is true or not, but it lead me to try both ACV baking soda and lemon baking soda. After only 2 days of taking the lemon bicarb I had so much stomach acid that I was unable to take betaine hcl without experiencing pain. I've kept the carbs very low and remained reflux free.
Hopefully you can find something that works for you. Good luck!
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Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec Canada) on 02/27/2012
Alex, have you tried changing your diet to mostly alkaline by increasing the amount of vegetables, preferably raw?
Don't stop taking HCL betaine just to avoid burning issues since HCL is known to increase white blood cell count and thus reinforce your entire immune system. Take HCL with plenty of yogurt or after eating a lot of alkaline food. There are no negative side effects to taking too much HCL.
HCL won't probably cure your problem permanently because you need to get to the root cause of the problem. As Tim pointed out, gallbladder stones alone can cause problems because this clearly indicates a blocked liver from excess cholesterol deposits that reduces bile flow so vital to digestive health.
In my case I have completely restored my digestive health by naturally dissolving the excess cholesterol which at my age was the cumulative effect of having eaten to many fatty meals in my lifetime.
FOR EVERYONE: WHEN YOU EAT A FATTY MEAL DO YOU ACTUALLY BELIEVE THAT IT DOES NOT LEAVE SOME DEPOSIT OF CHOLESTEROL IN YOUR LIVER?
I learned the hard way that it does and when your liver gets clogged up to a point where there is below minimum bile flow, suddenly you begin to encounter digestive problems.
If left untreated over time would result into all sorts of complications as a result of a complete pathogen invasion of your system. The large quantity of bile in your stomach after every meal is enough to control all pathogens in your digestive system which is the root cause of excessive gas and other digestive abnormalities.
Furthermore, lack of bile can naturally lead to an increase in your body's overall acidity which no matter how much you attempt to alkalize it using Ted's formula for example, could never be a substitute for the real thing.
Just by unclogging your liver with a natural emulsifier such as granulated soy lecithin or pure liquid lecithin would offer a permanent solution to the problem. I am living proof of this since I started following this cholesterol emulsifier program. I now feel so good after eating a meal just like I remember when I was very young and healthy.
Many people don't realize the significant importance of correct levels of bile flow in your system.
When there is maximum bile flow in your digestive system you can feel the positive effect in your stomach as it this tends to stimulate your whole digestive system to function properly. The results, no stomach pain whatsoever, no more insomnia, no more excessive gas, normal stool appearance and especially always full of energy during the day.
A serious bile problem usually begins to show up as frequent diarrhea which in my case was the leading indicator of a clogged liver. As hard as it is for me to believe this (which by the way has been confirmed by searching over the internet) chronic diarrhea can be treated very effectively by simply taking granulated soy or pure liquid lecithin. The results in some cases can be very dramatic as what I experienced for myself. A baffling 2 year off and on chronic diarrhea problem completely resolved overnight!!!!!!!
Low bile flow problem does cause chronic diarrhea according to many who have had their gallbladder removed especially after eating a fatty meal unless they take certain medication for it (extracted bile from other animals I believe).
Let me conclude with the following recommendation for restoring a malfunctioning digestive system by replenishing it with the basic natural ingredients that mother nature has provided us at birth.
Afterward you can then reduce the amount of supplements according to whether or not there is overall improvement.
(1). HCL Betaine for sufficient levels of stomach acids.
(2). Digestive enzymes to reduce wear and tear on pancreas.
(3). 1 tablespoon of granulated soy lecithin after every meal for optimum bile flow.
(4). Plenty of vegetables for alkalizing your stomach which will protect it from the damaging effect of excessive acidity caused by processed food.
(5) Occasionally consume DGL tablets to build a protective barrier inside your stomach lining to counter any damage caused by pathogens especially from the pylori bacteria that would eventually lead to ulcers.
(6) And of course don't go back to eating processed food, instead consume only the good fat.
The results of following this program will no doubt allow you to pinpoint specifically as to the cause of your digestive problems. This would tend to artificially compensate what is lacking in your whole digestive system temporarily until your digestive system can function properly on its own.
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Posted by Tina (Houston, Usa) on 02/28/2012
Please, please try this and you will be amazed how quicly the acid reflux is gone! Get some store bought kombucha in ginger flavor and sip 1-2 bottles daily. You will notice a complete turnaround in 48 hours. I was stunned and amazed how good I feel without acid reflux.
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Posted by Alex (Honolulu, Hi, United States) on 02/28/2012
Hi Mike, I've got a post in the alkalizing section about my own conditions (diagnosed mercury toxicity and related issues).
I was wondering if there is a way to figure out if bile is/was a problem for me.
I'm about 6 foot, and 145 lbs (thin). I was 175 lbs when I was fit before I had mercury problems.
My diet is only vegetable (50% raw), some nuts, olive oil, organic meat and supplements (probiotics, b-complex, most vitamins, most trace minerals). I'd like to eat fruit, or whole grains, but if I eat either I get plunged into fogginess and fatigue. I'm not sure why I'm not alkaline without Ted's lemon/bicarb remedy, as my diet is hugely vegetable. I attribute everything to immune system problems and negative gut flora overgrowth (as is often associated with mercury) but I don't really know. Overall things have been steadily improving since I started this restrictive diet. In the past I had weak stomach acid, but this no longer seems to be a problem.
What do you think? Bile/lecithin problems? I really can't afford to lose any weight. In fact I'd love a way to gain weight.
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Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec) on 02/29/2012
Hello Alex, Do you often have diarrhea?
Is the color of your stool very pale and sometimes yellowish?
Do you experience a lot of gas?
Do you have any pain on your upper abdomen between rib cage?
Is your tongue white?
Most important of all do you always feel bloated especially after a big meal?
These are the normal signs of bile problem.
Other than that since HCL Betaine seems to work for you then why not increase the dosage and see what happens as long as you take plenty of water with it or consume a lot yogurt. I have once consumed 12 capsules of it (6 grams) and never had a sore stomach afterwards because I took plenty of yogurt afterwards.
You will find that taking HCL Betaine is very effective against the feeling of being bloated as this is often a sign that the pathogens are being destroyed inside your stomach.
Also, the Yogurt by itself will help by replenishing the good bacterias.
You can start taking lecithin soy and see if that can improve your condition as well as this insure maximum bile flow to control the pathogens in your stomach.
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Posted by Teresa (St. Louis, Mo) on 03/09/2012
Is anyone have a lot of gas after taking the AVC n baking soda drink? I had been taking it for three weeks and I have gas all the time.
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Posted by Piyush (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) on 02/12/2012
I was suffering from acid reflux since february 2011 then I saw so many doctors they gave me lots of medicine but when I take medicine then its ok but when I discontinue medicine the problem starts again then in the month of september2011 I do endoscopy then it found reflux esophagitis with ulceration erosive gastritis. The doctor advice me to take razo-d before breakfast and sleeping time after two months I again done endoscopy then the endoscopy reports shows normal but after one month the same problem starts and in this problem when starts my breathing problem also started. So please advice me that will apple cider vineager will work for me about my problem if yes then please tell me how to take Apple Cider Vinegar and where to get I live in india my age is 30years. I will be waiting for your early reply
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Posted by Mel (Katy, Texas) on 01/10/2012
I just saw your post and wanted to let you know my doctor thought the lump in my throat was anxiety and it was. He put me on 20mg of celexa for anxiety and I feel a whole lot better. I also use apple cider vinegar along with my ppi and it has helped so much.
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Posted by Liz (Boston, Massachusetts) on 01/19/2012
PPI = Proton Pump Inhibitor. Prilosec, Prevacid, etc. are all PPI's.
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Posted by Pat (Minneapolis, Mn) on 02/23/2012
ppi is "proton pump inhibitor" It is a class of drugs often used to reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces. Nexium is just one of several brand names that comes immediately to mind.
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Posted by Kristy (St. Louis, Mo, Usa) on 11/29/2011
Hi! Thanks for posting your results. I'm new to this site and I'm trying to find out Ted's exact remedy for acid reflux. What are the doses and how many times a day does he recommend the ACV and should I be doing baking soda too? I'm desperate for relief. Any info you can offer would be helpful! Thanks!
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Posted by Djt (Medford, Or ) on 09/26/2011
I wake up with a horrible taste in my mouth in the morning and my throat is sore or if I nap in th recliner I have a sore throat and bad taste when I wake up. Sometimes in the night I guess I burp and up comes a horrible taste (bile?); so bad I can't get it out of my mouth. Do you think ACV would help with this?
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Posted by Mike (Stuart, Fl) on 10/11/2011
Try sleeping on your left side.
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Posted by Duffy (San Francisco, Ca) on 10/14/2011
A recommendation at doctorstevenpark.com is to eat 3-4 hours before bed. He also has information about how stomach contents migrate up when one stops breathing during the night.
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Posted by Wendy (Clearwater, Fl) on 12/23/2011
Sounds like you may have SIBO. Check out the work of MD Mark Pimentel for more insight. Rifaximin is the antibiotic of choice for this, but that is just a part of the story. It is a complicated disease.
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Posted by Sgoyette87 (Deltona, Florida) on 11/07/2012
Just tried it 2tbs in a glass of water seems to be working thank god cause antacids are not.
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Posted by Judy (Redding, California) on 09/21/2011
I've just begun taking ACV along with Baking soda. According to Ted from Thailand, you're supposed to take on empty stomach which I assume is before each meal. Now I'm seeing comments about taking the ACV/BC after each meal. Now I'm confused. I assumed the idea was to prevent acid reflex and as with Prilosec, you have to take before meals, it doesn't work if you take it after a meal. Did I miss something somewhere?
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Posted by Countrygrl (Hodgenville, Kentucky, Usa) on 09/06/2011
I am new here and I would like to get some advice on the ACV and Baking Soda theory. I am now taking 2 meds for acid reflux(Gerd) prilosec 20mg and zantac 150mg and I am wanting to get off the both of them.. I have tried the organic ACV at one time but it seemed like to me it burned my stomach and made me worse but maybe it was because I was doing things all wrong.. I would love to get off of these meds that I am taking for this but I dont want to be in misery doing it.. Any Replys would be great.. Thanks everyone and God bless you. Sherry
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Posted by Marius (Centurion, South Africa) on 08/15/2011
I'm definitely trying this ACV. I've also heard from good sources that pineapple just one ring or a sip of juice after eating will help. Lemon half an hour before.
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Posted by Lori (Reedsville, Wi) on 06/03/2011
Can regular store bought ACV be used for this?
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Posted by Sarah (Gillette, Wyoming) on 05/06/2011
Lilli, Maybe you have some other digestive disorders that you are unaware of, such as food allergies, eosinophilic esophigitis, or gallbladder issues. You might consider going to see a gastroenterologist or allergist for testing.
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Posted by Noahthree (Panama City, Fl) on 01/04/2011
Folks, I won't speak to what I do not know, but this I do know: NO real apple cider vinegar is alkaline, even if mixed with honey. Honey and water and even baking soda may well either dilute/weaken its acidity (honey and water), or even neutralize it (baking soda). However, chemically, VINEGAR IS AN ACID. That doesn't mean it's bad, nor does it mean it won't cause your body to decrease (or increase) its own acid production. But vinegar is definitely an acid.
As for me, I've had GERD since I was about 7 years old (I'm 52 now), although my diagnosis only happened about 11 years ago. I'm a singer and speaker, and seem to have some permanent vocal damage due to my GERD. I also have asthma, which again may be at least partially due to GERD. I've been taking prevacid for these 1 years, and I'm much better than I used to be. However, I'm curious as to whether I might be well served by ACV, especially after reading the posts here. I'm going to get some today and try it for myself. I'll report my results as time goes by. Acid to treat acid: it doesn't make complete sense to me, but I don't claim to know how or why many things work. I hope this does!
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Posted by Van (Sunnyvale, Ca, Usa) on 10/10/2011
Seems like I must have ate something bad because I can't get my saliva PH to go up. Neither apple cider vinegar (ACV) or baking soda could get it to go up.
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Posted by Sam (San Jose, Ca ) on 09/21/2011
I have bad heartburn for past 7yrs and I just started to take Apple Cider Vinegar, you need to mix it will water, do not take it straight up. I mix mine with gatorade and taste and works good for me. Hope it works for you .
I put 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar for every 8oz of gatorade or 2tsp, 1 tsp raw honey , and 8oz water. Buy the organic Apple cider vinegar. Only $3.89 at Lucky's or Safeway.
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Posted by Joey (Makati , Philippines) on 08/21/2010
I've had acid reflux since 2006. I've tried ACV last year it gave relief but I was losing weight so I stopped. Lately I've been on it again 2 tbs ACV and glass of water(300ml)after very meal. About 4 days ago I stumbled into your site. I'm on my 3rd day now on 2tbs of ACV and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda 2x a day on an empty stomach. Can I still take ACV after very meal or will it be too much ACV for 1 day already? Hope to get a reply. Thanks
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Posted by Jimmy C. (Lincoln Park, Michigan) on 10/31/2010
You need to burp after drinking baking soda water? Simply dilute it in VERY warm water. Let the burping begin! :-)
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Posted by Philippa (Manila, Philippines) on 08/21/2010
Hello to Eryn of IL (6/28/2010). After scrolling through the posts, stumbling upon yours gave me a ray of hope and a lead. Also make my living with my voice (broadcasting). About nine months ago began experiencing hoarseness and the symptoms you described. As I have bad asthma, I at first thought this was related to it. Did go to see a laryngologist who said it might be acid reflux but didn't do much explaining and sent me on my way with an Rx for two weeks of antacids. Didn't help. My pulmonologist dismissed the hoarseness and the reflux diagnosis and said it was post nasal drip doing that to me. This bit of advice derailed me and kept me suffering for another five months. Eventually found a great allergologist who was interested in what I had to say about the hoarseness. Said it wasn't asthma doing that anymore. Suggested reflux and requested that I get a barium swallow. He also said the reflux is most likely aggravating the asthma. I got online to do some extra research and found your post. Plan to see another laryngologist to evaluate damage to larynx but will also try the ACV to see how it will help me begin speaking properly again. I don't expect the results to be immediate as I don't yet know the extent of the damage to my larynx, if any, but hope to get better. Will also lay off the coffee and spicy foods first (sob! ). I hope this post will help others out there with my symptoms who are unsure what to make of them. Look up laryngopharyngeal reflux and asthma.
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Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 06/23/2010
Maybe this helps you..... doing some research on health books on Amazon I came across two books on acid reflux.... maybe worth reading.... I haven't read them so I have no idea of what they suggest!
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Posted by Daniel (Balanga City, Bataan. Phillippines) on 03/06/2011
I've been having a problem with reflux for several years. Until now I have this sickness. Can you help for that. What can I do? and what medicine do I take? I'm waiting to your answer. Thanks a lot.
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Posted by Montanagal (Boulder, Mt) on 04/11/2010
Apple Cider Vinager is great for many ailments and a good online search will show that it has been used for a very long time. It does not harm the body, it helps heal.
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Posted by Eng (Flagstaff, Az, Usa) on 05/30/2010
Can you please elaborate on what you have learned about the root causes of Acid reflux. I know that diet has alot to do with it (including for me, eliminating gluten), however I have struggled w/severe reflux for years and still cannot completely eliminate the symptoms! Thanks
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Posted by Wendi (West Chester, Pa) on 02/18/2010
My 13 year old son has Chrons Disease. He is currently experiencing a tightening of his esophogus and can not swallow. He thinks it is Acid Reflux. Have given him Prevacid but it is not doing a very good job. Is it safe to have him try the Apple Cider Vinegar? I don't want to cause him more pain if in fact he has intestinal ulcers? Any thoughts?
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Posted by Kathy (Las Vegas, Nv) on 02/18/2010
My neice has been requesting the vinegar drink since i introduced it to her at the age of 6. All I do is fill up a coffee mug with hot water add 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar, 1/8 tsp of baking soda and honey to taste and sometimes a teabag and let it sit for a few minutes then she drinks it. It's good for digestion issues as well as the stomach flu. Anytime anyone in my family has stomach issues we take vinegar tea. I even take it on vacation with me!
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Posted by Rick (Los Angeles, California) on 02/26/2010
I was wondering if you take a PPI and the ACV remedy are they canceling each other out? I'm afraid to go off my PPI and I've been using Ted's Remedy before a meal I know will give me GERD or when I have a GERD attack, but I don't know if I'm doing myself more damage by using both techniques. Thanks!
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Posted by Tom (Atlanta, Ga, USA) on 01/05/2010
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I have suffered with acid reflux since 1985. I remember my mother telling me, "...just take some vinegar in the morning." I ignored her suggestion and started going to doctors. Nothing worked. I changed my diet and took everything the doctors prescribed. It got so bad that I would wake up in a start because I began vomiting while sleeping.
I came across this website about 3 days ago and saw that people were recommending ACV and it reminded me of the home remedy my Mom had recommended years ago. I immediately went downstairs and took a teaspoon of ACV and followed it with a cup of water. Nasty stuff... but I noticed I didn't have any problems that night. I repeated the dosage yesterday morning and last night, I slept for 10 hours without interruption. I haven't slept more than 4 hours at a stretch for more than 20 years. I know its a little early to tell if the ACV is really doing the trick but so far I am a believer.
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Posted by Ed157 (Los Angeles, Ca, Us) on 10/02/2010
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I used to take prilosec otc but hated having to take a chemical pill, so I reluctantly tried Apple Cider Vinegar and it works I havent taken a pill in 5 days, I just put 2 capfuls of organic Apple Cider Vinegar into water twice a day and I cant believe the damn thing works. This is my first testominial ever.
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Posted by Riverway (Europe, Eu ) on 12/11/2009
Hi,
My Mum is taking the medication Warfarin, a blood thinning med. Can you tell me if she is able to take ACV while on this med as she suffers from Acid Reflux? Thanks alot.
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Posted by Goofygirlz (Lewiston, Maine) on 12/19/2009
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ACV does not work at all for me. in fact in burned the whole way down. Then i got fizzy bubbles up my throat. an hour later i was sick and throwing up. continuously until all the fizz in my stomach was gone.
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Posted by Spunkerspat (Greensboro, Nc) on 12/23/2009
Someone explained to me that there are actually 2 types of reflux problems. Some people produce to much acid and some people don't produce enough. For those who don't produce enough, when you eat your stomach goes crazy trying to digest food and produces to much acid. Taking acv can help this. For those who have to much acid taking acv will make it worse. Unfortunately the only way to find out is to try it for about 2 weeks. I have suffered with it for over ten years and acv actually helped me get off of all the stomach meds and improved my asthma which is related to stomach irritation.
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Posted by Mysteriouscase (Celje, Slovenia) on 11/12/2009
I'm so glad I've found this website. I have a couple of questions though.
I've recently been diagnosed with it, though my doc said it's going on for about 2 years, but my previous doctor didn't look into it, so it got worse now. I'm not able to eat any solid food, not even bread, cause it doesn't matter how much I chew the food, even tiniest pieces will stay on the right side of my throat and then heartburn will start and anxiosity when I try to flush it down, but it doesn't go down and it stays there for 2-3 days too. it's very annoying, cause I feel like I'm gonna choke and it's not a pleasant feeling. I just wanna be able to normally eat again :(
I'm taking esomeprazol for 13 days now, but it didn't get any better, I still feel like there's a huge lump in my throat all the time. Mostly I feel there's a huge clod of saliva in there and if I'll try to eat bread or crackers or anything like that it will all get stuck there.
I tried this combo of acv honey now for 3 days, but this feeling of lump in my throat is still there, so I still am afraid to eat anything else than puddings and joghurt drinks, cause for those I know nothing can get stuck.
Losing weight like that is not really good specially when you're already thin enough.
also I'd like to know if this disease is fully curable? I asked my doc and she said it's questionable :(
everyone who tried to cure it with pills and apple cider vinegar honey combination, please share how long it took you to normally eat again and how did you start noticing results and also after how many days? also when you started taking acv honey how long should you take it? is it ok if I take it with pills esomeprazol?
I asked my doc about this cure and she said she never heard about it, so I said I'll give it a try. I'm on 3rd day now and noticing just mild results, but there's still this saliva lump or something feeling in my throat that prevents me to even dare to try eat any food like bread, cause last time I tried toast bread it got stuck :(
I hope I get your answers soon and spot good results so I can come back and report and be soon able to eat normally again without fear of getting choked.
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Posted by Gaynor (Northants, Uk) on 12/10/2009
Hi, I just thought I'd let you know that I first got the feeling of a lump in my throat when I was pregnant 9 years ago. At that point I wasnt sure what it was and the doctor didnt have a clue what I was talking about. After I had my baby the lump in my throat and a very irritating cough disapeared...until the next pregnancy!
I coughed and had the lump in my throat through the pregnancy all over again. I have been left with a cough and am going back to the acv again now but only get the lump in my troat when I havent eaten well, as in skipped a meal or two.
My 9 year old was poorly the other week and didnt eat very well for a few days and then she started to complain of the lump in her throat.
Anyway what Im trying to say is I that I think the lump or Globas as Anne calls it is through an imbalance of acid caused by not eating properly (either too much or too little) Hope this helps and puts your mind at rest a little.
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Posted by Carolyn (Hobbs, Nm Usa) on 09/20/2009
This message is for Carrie from Pleasanton. The ACV and honey should be just fine for your gastritis. I had acid reflux and gastritis and inflammation in my stomach and digestive system. I burned all the time. I was at my wits end and with much prayer I found this site. I started the ACV (2 t. spoons) and honey(1 t. spoon) mixed together with lots of water and I drink that 3 times a day. I'm not cured yet but I am so much better that I just cant believe it. I've been on it for 2 months and I'm hoping and believing that in time it will cure me. Praise God for this wonderful web site. I just know it has helped millions of people and I really believe it has saved my live.
God Bless,
Carolyn
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Posted by Carolyn (Hobbsn, Nm Usa) on 10/14/2009
Response to Galina from Chicago. Galina I had your same problem and I can tell you that I really believe ACV and Honey has saved my life. I drink 2 t. Apple Cider Vinegar (with the MOther in it) and 1 t. honey 30 minutes before each meal. That's 3 times each day. It will put your body in a more alkaline state and you won't produce as much acid. I could hardly eat anything before I started this. Now I am eating all kinds of things except really spicy foods or fried foods. For me this has been a miracle. You will see a little improvement right away but after 3 months you will see a huge difference. I take only Zantac now, the small dosage ones, and I was on Nexium, Prevacid, etc. Like you I was afraid to drink vinegar but believe it or not it is alkaline, not acidic once it gets in your stomach. Try it, what have you got to loose. Good luck, Carolyn
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Posted by Ivy (San Fernando, Trinidad) on 05/01/2010
I am 27yrs old and I've been reading all of the positive feedback from all of you. I have had two tonsillectomies and recently started experiencing a lot of throat and ear infections. I went to the doctor and he put me on an antihistamine, a ppi and an antibiotic. He suspects the acid from my stomach is coming up into my throat. Since i started using the antibiotic and antihistamine it has helped with my throat pain during the day. But at night or even if i fall asleep during the day i wake up with a burning ,stinging pain in my throat. I woke up and had this bitter taste in my mouth so i believe it is an acid problem. I have not taken the ppi (proton pump inhibitor) because I was scared after reading the possible side effects. Since I live in Trinidad I can't get the Apple cider vinegar down here. What else can you all suggest. Will normal vinegar work? Please help my throat is kind of raw so what can i do to prevent drowning in my acid. I'm scared to sleep or even lie down.
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Posted by Debbie (Okanogan, Wa) on 05/02/2010
Hey Ivy, don't use reg distilled vinegar very bad for you, do you drink coffee? if so, that is very acidic, eat more alkaline food, you can type in alkaline foods and you'll get a list, also drink lots of water, organic acv can be ordered on line, thats the best, it has the mother in it, good luck, hope you find the remedy to your problem, debbie
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Posted by Wendy (Sunburg, Mn) on 08/25/2010
My question is this, I would like to discontinue my nexium and start on the ACV but would like to know if I should just stop the nexium and go ahead? I take the nexium once in the morning before meals so it is not like I can just cut back. Thank you so much for your time... I really want to be done with the purple pill!
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Posted by Linda (Wyckoff, Nj) on 01/21/2011
I have ulcers due to reflux. I was wondering if I could try the ACV or if it's not a good idea with an ulcer. I would appreciate any advice.
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Posted by Lemarque (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) on 01/22/2011
Hi Linda, You could use ACV with gastric ulcers and you should not find that it causes you any problems. However to be sure, I would recommend adding 2 t-spoons of ACV and 2 T-Spoons of Honey to a glass of water morning and night. I note that you dont mention why you are taking the ACV whether for health maintenance or to treat a specific problem you may have, but this simply remedy is fine and the honey will also help your gastric mucosa. You may wish to consider taking slippery elm bark in water each day (1-2 times per day) which is a well-proven treatment for gastric ulcers and will help any reflux you may or may not be suffering from. Hope that helps.
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Posted by Tallie (Toronto, Ontario Canada) on 06/03/2009
I have been reading the posts here but still feel confused about using ACV for Acid Reflux. I have been on Prevacid for a month, and the doc says he thinks I have a hiatal hernia as well. I didn't feel much better on Prevacid and wanted something that I could afford and would be natural. I have tried the ACV: 1 to 2 tbsp in either 4 or 8 oz water, with 1/4 tsp baking soda. The first time I tried just 1 tsp ACV with 1 tsp honey in 8 oz warm water. That seemed to ease my stomach, so I thought I'd try the standard recipe listed on this site. At first it seemed to make me feel better, but right now I feel a fullness in my stomach. How long does this treatment take before one feels better? Should I take it and then wait a while before I eat? I am also concerned about the baking soda with regards to elevating one's blood pressure. Should I switch to a sodium free baking soda? I've seen there is another option using lemon juice, and wonder if that would be better. I am miserable with this acid reflux and desperately want a natural way to cure it. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Posted by Angie (South Pasadena, California) on 06/04/2009
Dear Tallie: I would skip the baking soda altogether. Most people on this site have had success with acv alone. The baking soda is high in sodium and will elevate your blood pressure. It will also cause people sensitive to sodium to become bloated, especially in the abdomen. I didn't need two tablespoons of acv, I only used one and a half teaspoons diluted with about six to eight ounces of water. It is important to use enough water so that the acv doesn't burn your throat. If you use this ratio you won't even need honey which is terrible for your teeth and gums, and the plaque it causes is sticky therefore promotes more tooth decay than sugar. One last thing, it must be an organic unfiltered acv. These have important enzymes and vitamins and minerals that filtered acv has been stripped of. I would still be using this method but the acv makes me hypersalivat. So sadly, I can't use it even though it works beautifully otherwise. Hope this helps. Sincerely, Angie
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Posted by Tallie (Toronto, Ontario Canada) on 06/05/2009
Thanks for the feedback Angie. I've tried with and without baking soda. I still don't really feel all that better. I feel a fullness in my stomach most of the time. Maybe it's just that I haven't found the right combination. How long does this take to work? Today I used just 1 tsp vinegar in 8 oz water, with half a tsp honey to make it palatable. I know I need to lose more weight but it's not going to happen overnight. Am I being too impatient?
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Posted by Angie (South Pasadena, California) on 06/05/2009
Dear Tallie: I'm sorry the teaspoon didn't work for you. A teaspoon didn't work for me either though. I needed a teaspoon and a half. I would urge you to try without honey though. The honey might be contributing to the feeling of fullness. Also, in case you are bloated you could use just five ounces of water to one and a half teaspoons acv, that is what I did and it tasted fine. Very cleansing taste actually. BTW: It would be good if you tried watching your sodium intake for a day or so to see if you are feeling full with food or just bloated. Also, for constipation magnesium works really well for me. It's good to take it with calcium for your bones. I also take B-6 for bloating along with limiting my sodium and exercising. You could also check out the bloating and constipation sections of the earth clinic website if these remedies don't help. I should say that if you have a hiatial hernia your acid reflux might be harder to treat than others but I think I might have read people on this board with hiatial hernias say that the acv helped even them. Best of luck, Angie
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Posted by Pam (Thunder Bay, Ontario) on 01/31/2010
I am grateful to know i'm not alone. 2 docs said my mucous in my throat is allergies.. i did my own research and discovered gerd. my response to stomach bloating though is get checked for h pylori.. the bacteria that causes ulcers. i had that 9 years ago... took 2 years to diagnose.. docs were starting to think it was in my head.. anyway you may have it. i believe that that may be the source of my problems now. as for acv..i used it for3 years at one point for general health and it workrd wonders. i think i will get some today.
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Posted by Soulwhisper (Lake Worth, Fl) on 04/24/2010
Wanda,
The antacids can inhibit certain nutrients from getting to the blood. Such as B12, Folate and Iron. I have been on Prevacid for a month and feel exactly like you. I wandered onto this site in search of something that won't deplete me. I am now taking iron and eating foods rich in B's, folic acid and iron and drinking 2 Ensure shakes per day. Each day I feel a tiny bit better but I am going for blood work anyway. Anemia is no fun!And that is the danger of antacids! I am going to try ACV tomorrow and will be back to share my results.
~soulwhisper~
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Posted by Eric M. (Port Orange, FL.) on 05/24/2009
I am 27 years old and have suffered with severe acid reflux since I was 17 years old. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia after an endoscopy. I have been on about every type of medication known to man. My current meds were 1-Prilosec a day, then 1 to 3 Zantac 150's a day. I work in the medical field as an Emergency Dept. Tech. and my father is a doctor. I never heard about the Apple Cider Vinegar acid reflux cure until I happened to stumble across this website. WOW, WHAT A MIRACLE!!! I never thought I would find something to make the acid reflux pain go away. Thank you Earth Clinic and everyone who recommended this cure. I have only been on it for 4 days, but those four days have been life changing. I take 1 to 1 1/2 tbl. spoons with 8 oz. of water before breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I have not had acid reflux since.
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Posted by Natalie (Centereach, Ny) on 01/22/2010
hi there
how long did it take you before you stopped taking your medication? did you take the medication while doing the apple cider vinager or did you stop and then do the apple cider vinager? i am currently on nexium. i have a small sliding hiatel hernia and this caused my acid reflux. i try to miss a dose like every other day. but i get the mucus in the back of my throat. i just tried the apple cider vinager today and tomorrow im not going to take my pill and see what happens.
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Posted by Angie (South Pasadena, CA) on 03/13/2009
Hi All: This is Angie again. I wanted to update you all on my experience with ACV. While it did really help me, it seemed to make my hypersalivation much worse. I just read in a book about ACV by Cynthia Holzapfel that it is known for increasing the flow of saliva. I also read someone else on this board had the same experience. So, I've been taking 2 oz's of Aloe Juice two times a day for the past few days instead. It seems to help with the lump in my throat without making me hypersalivate. However, it isn't as effective as the ACV at preventing back flow when I lie down. But I just got a very slight amount of backflow. Maybe I need to increase the amount I'm taking. It also seems to give me more gas than usual, but I can live with this. I will keep it up and see if things improve. If they do I will post on the Aloe section. Good luck and good health to all of you. Sincerely, Angie
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Posted by Angie (South Pasadena, California) on 06/04/2009
Thanks for your insight Jim. That was interesting. It doesn't explain why the test was more acidic right before I drank the acv and alkaline right after every time I did the test though. Sorry I didn't see your post sooner. All the best. Sincerely, Angie
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Posted by Tallie (Toronto, Ontario) on 05/29/2009
I am interested in this "cure" as I'm suffering from reflux and the doc says I may have a hiatal hernia. I don't trust doctors anymore after my mother died as a result of a doctor's mistake during her gallbladder surgery, so I am very hesitant to have the hernia removed.
I started researching alternatives to the meds my doc wants me to take for Acid Reflux, and found this site and the ACV. Has anyone any idea about long-term usage of ACV? Can it have any side-effects like stomach ulcers?
Also, once on the ACV, have people found they can eat foods that would normally be forbidden to them, like tomato? The health values of tomatoes are such that I really want to be able to eat them, but right now I am having to avoid them.
I will certainly try this ACV and hope it solves my problems. I'm not fond of taking meds of any kind and a healthy solutions is certainly welcome. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences.
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Posted by Candace (Seattle, WA) on 02/19/2009
Thank God I found this sight. I had a weight loss surgery two years ago. I have what they call a lap band. Just recently I have such bad ACID REFLUX. Its so painful. I can hardly sleep without throwing up. Food has sometimes sat in my chest for hours.I keep a cold and a cough. In the last few weeks its be so bad that I just cant eat..no I should I'm scared to eat or drink! I just want one night of peacful sleep.I found your website by looking for a natural remdy since natural supplments usually work for me.I'm at work right now with a bottle of tums and pepto that just mask the problem. As soon as I leave here i'm trying ACV..Will let you know results today..wish me luck!
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Posted by Victoria (Commerce, Michigan) on 02/28/2009
if you use the apple cider vinegar cure you have to drink alot of water w/it so that it can flush out your system, your system needs flushing. that's why you are getting constipated. ACV is one of the best things you can do to flush your internal organs but its not going to work unless you are drinking more water. it detoxes your system.
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Posted by Angie (South Pasadena, California) on 04/14/2009
Dear Jason: Also, take magnesium. It is a natural laxative that as far as I know is safe. Sincerely, Angie
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Posted by KEITA (DECATUR, GEORGIA) on 12/17/2008
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR CURED MY ACID REFLUX - 3X PER DAY WITH HONEY AND WATER - EXCELLENT!!! DOCTORS PRESCRIBED LIFETIME OF NEXIUM - BUT I NO LONGER NEED NEXIUM BECAUSE OF THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
