How I cured my acid reflux, naturally.

Hi Aswydan:  You should be able to find carbonated water in most grocery stores.  It is usually stocked with the bottled water.  In the situation that you absolutely can not find a supply, then you could use a bottled diet softdrink.  Any brand you like. 

I found it, and i bought some bottles with different flavors, so now what is ur advice on how to use it. (Every bottle 275ml)

Great!  Coincidentally, ny digestive problems started after using a steroidal nasal spray.  I believe the steroids can cause tissue changes in the digestive tract.

My wife uses an lymphedema pump at home to reduce leg swelling.  You might want to inquire about it.

 

Hi Susan:  Thank you for sharing that.  It is new to me.  Do you mean Avocado pit or seed?  I just want to make sure.  Did you break it open before boiling?  I have heard about bitter herbs helping with reflux. 

And just to be clear, my treatment is to drink carbonated water for the bubble effect and holding down the burp to strengthen the esophageal sphincter muscle.

John

I'm so glad to hear that someone is going to try the marshmallow tea.  It can be very helpful in coating the stomach and reducing nausea.  I microwave a tall cup of water to boiling, add about a 1/4 cup of marshmallow tea.  Then I let it steep 10 minutes.  It is not bad by itself but I add a bit of sugar free sweetener and a little milk.  Then I just keep it handy and take a sip every hour or two. 

I think your chiropractor is pushing on nerves which send the nausea signals.  I have also used pepto bismol for that effect when needed. I had gastritis and constant nausea for over a year.  It takes a lot of work to get it under control, but it can come back very quickly.  There are medications for nausea, but I could not find one without scary side effects.  Last week I started taking B vitamins again, and for some reason it caused me to burp repeatedly and bloat all night.  I finally took some pepto and it went away.  I then bought a different brand without yeast and it was fine.  But, it just shows how quick things can go wrong.  I will soon be writing a post on treating diabetes using B vitamins, after I get more results documented.

Keep me posted, John

I am a bit concerned of what I found online. 

"The toxic component in the avocado is "persin," which is a fatty acid derivative. Symptoms of toxicity include difficulty breathing, abdominal enlargement, abnormal fluid accumulations in the chest, abdomen and sac around the heart. "

Be very careful and look for any side effects of the toxin.  I think I will pass on this.

Thank you John. Very good information! I was trying to figure out how to get a avocado pit/stone since I detest avocados.

Also, looking for marshmallow tea since the website source is "temporarily unavailable " and wonder is it leaves or roots that is best?

Keep looking, there is plenty out there.  I have only used the leaves.  But, my new order turned out to be shredded roots.  I would recommend the leaves until I test out the roots.  I'll let you know..John

I just need to know how should i use this water ,

Hi Sam  I am really excited to try this. I have only been suffering acid reflux for a month and have been taking lanzaprozole for two weeks. I have had some horrible symptoms both with the acid reflux and the lanzaprozole. 

Is there any reason why you have to use flavoured water to do this or can i just use plain mineral water?

Thanks 

Jane 

Hi Sam:  You made my day!!  Thank you for trying the carbonated water treatment.  And I'm so glad that you have had good results.  The insidious, constant burning this disease causes can ruin lives and it can even result in death if the acid goes upward and is inhaled by a sleeping person.  It is much more than just annoying.  I used those PPi drugs for too long and ended up with Diabetes.  And it is a known fact that Diabetes shortens a persons life by 10 years and often the last 10 years are not good.  But, the good news is that I have been trying different herbs and supplements and testing my glucose level each morning to find what supplement might natually help the body process glucose.  My latest finding is that a multi B vitamin once or twice a day dramatically lowered my glucose levels.  After I get more results I will post my results in a new thread on this forum. 

For your last question, I would recommend that when you are confident that you have no more symptoms that you still do this treatment once a week to keep the sphincter strong.  I think there is a reason why certain people are getting GERD.  It could be as simple as a pinched nerve in the vertebra.  Or a medication side effect.

Keep me posted, John

Sorry I did not see your last post.  The treatment involves drinking 8 to 10 oz of the carbonated water and then just sit and wait for the stomach to build up pressure.  Hold down the urge to burp.  Start with 5 minute sessions 4 or 5 times a day, every 3 days increase the time by 5 minutes if you can.  Until you are up to 20 minutes per session.  Some people, like me have an imperfect seal at the esophageal sphincter.  I have found that adding 4 or 5 teaspoons of oilive oil each day helps to coat the digestive tract and improves the LES seal.  It also helps lower cholesterol numbers.  Read my recent posts below for my new discovery on diabetes treatment.

Keep me posted.John

I have been using plain carbonated water. Works for me. As long as it's fizzy, I guess. Good luck

This from John

 "The treatment involves drinking 8 to 10 oz of the carbonated water and then just sit and wait for the stomach to build up pressure.  Hold down the urge to burp.  Start with 5 minute sessions 4 or 5 times a day, every 3 days increase the time by 5 minutes if you can.  Until you are up to 20 minutes per session.  Some people, like me have an imperfect seal at the esophageal sphincter.  I have found that adding 4 or 5 teaspoons of oilive oil each day helps to coat the digestive tract and improves the LES seal.  It also helps lower cholesterol numbers"