Acid Reflux Acid reflux is one of the top health-related internet search queries, a very common symptom of burning pain felt internally around the lower chest area, caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the food pipe.
❄ Heartburn ❄ Regurgitation ❄ Bloating ❄ Bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting ❄ Burping ❄ Dysphagia ❄ Hiccups that don't let up ❄ Nausea ❄ Weight loss for no known reason ❄ Wheezing, dry cough, hoarseness, or chronic sore throat ❄ Hiatal hernia ❄ Pregnancy ❄ Smoking ❄ Too little acid ❄ Eating before bed ❄ Excessive exercise ❄ Taking medications ❄ Being overweight or obese
1. A spoonful of baking soda: Mix either a ½ teaspoon or 1 single teaspoon of baking soda into a glass of water that is no more than 8 ounces. Give it a good stir and drink all of the mixture. You can repeat this as needed but should not exceed seven ½ teaspoon doses in a 24 hour period. Also, avoid using this as a remedy for more than a week straight, as it is high in salt and can have side effects such as swelling or nausea.
2. Soothe your stomach with aloe juice: Drink a ½ cup of aloe juice, cool or room temperature, before meals. Keep in mind that aloe can act as a laxative, so unless you’re looking to fit in a few extra bathroom Sudoku puzzles, look for a brand that has the laxative component removed.
3. Chew gum: After a meal, pop in a piece of sugar-free gum and chew for 30 minutes to help ward off heartburn.
4. Get more acid: Mix 3 teaspoons, or up to 1 tablespoon, of apple cider vinegar into 6-8 ounces of fresh water, and drink. You can do this before each meal, before bedtime, or 2-3 times during the day.
5. Eat a banana or an apple
6. Make gingerroot tea
7. Avoid tight fitting clothes 8. Avoid Smoking, alcohol
