Question

What are some natural ways to avoid acid reflux without using medications?

Answer 1

The esophagus and stomach connect at an angle. When you sleep on your right, the stomach is higher than the esophagus, allowing food and stomach acid to slide up your throat. When you're on your left, the stomach is lower than the esophagus, so gravity's in your favor.

Answer 2

Drink milk because it's a base and will counter act the acid.

Answer 3

1- When you go to sleep, keep your head in a upper level. You can also elevate the head of the bed.. . 2- Don´t eat a lot at the same time.

Answer 4

Reduce your sodium intake. Latest research shows salty meals lead to a greater chance of A/R after that meal. Kinda makes you want to rethink that Alka-Seltzer, eh? (1200mg)

Answer 5

I suffer from Acid Reflux, so I know where you're coming from!.... . Broccoli, tomatoes, spicy food, chocolate, oranges, onions, coffee, chewing gum, sodas, tea...basically anything with caffeine, & that is carbonated can make your acid reflux worse. I'm sure there's actually more, but unfortunately I can't remember them all right now, but maybe you can try doing a search for "Acid Reflux Diet" online & see what you come up with...As far as work-outs go...Try lifting your arms above your head, and/or pressing on that bone right under your chest, know what I'm talking about?....or massage your throat....Hope that helps!!!. Best of luck!!

Answer 6

My boyfriend had acid reflux. The doctor found that he had a slight hernia where the esophogus meets the stomach, and it was making the valve work improperly and letting acid up into his esophogus. He got meds from the doctor but they didn't work well, and he hates drugs. . . On the advice of a friend he tried a natropathic doctor who fixed his hernia by tugging externally on his stomach (he said it didn't hurt). This doctor also said that sometimes your stomach doesn't ave ENOUGH acid to trigger the valve to close, and advised him to try eating pineapple (fresh is best but not essential) before and after dinner, and see if it helps. It helped 100%, end of problem.. . Now when he feels bloated or has a bit of heartburn, he eats some pineapple. Worth a try...can't hurt!