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How I cured my acid reflux, naturally.

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john03683
john03683

Hi:  It seems like there are many more people suffering from acid reflux than ever before.  Professionals offer only medications and surgery.  I have suffered from acid reflux on and off for some 20 years.  After much research and meditation on how the esophageal sphincter functions, I discovered a low cost solution.  Two or three times a day I drink orange flavored carbonated mineral water.  After drinking it, I hold back the burp for 3 to 5 minutes, sometimes longer.  Then burp the air out.  Make sure to always do this right before bed.  This forces the esophageal sphincter to work hard to hold down the increasing air pressure.  It is the only way to strengthen this muscle.  After nearly 2 years of nexium,  I am now completely off acid blockers and only take a sip of water with sodium bicarbonate before bed, just for protrection. Please try this and let me know if you also find relief from acid reflux.  I hope you do.  Regards, John

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  • donna13777
    donna13777 john03683

    Posted

    John,  thanks so much for responding.  I'm still not sure how to hold the burp back.  I'll just do the best I can & let you know.  I don't know if I can live through all this - it's just so bad. It is helpful to read that so many are suffering the same torture that I am going through.  I am glad I found this site.  

  • TimothyM
    TimothyM john03683

    Posted

    This is very interesting, and I am definitely going to give it a try. I actually discovered a temporary "cure" as well. I swim in the mornings and when I hold my breath for longer durations while swimming it helps pretty much eliminate acid reflux all day long. As I have been reading online, other breathing exercises have helped but this is the only one I see instant results from. I have only had acid reflux issues for the last 5 months and they have been a headache to deal with. Also, PPIs are worthless in my opinion and there are studies that show they increase cancer rates by 25%. I tried them and got the worst heartburns imaginable. I had an endo done and they said it was, "normal." I also have the globus lump in my neck. Anyways, hopefully this info will help someone.

  • katie16755
    katie16755 john03683

    Posted

    Hi John, I see this is a really old post so you may not see this but if you do! How is your reflux? Do you think the carbonated water has cured you? I have a slightly loose sphincter and according to PH studies I have some acid but mainly non acid episodes, I’d love to cure this without an op or medication but I do t want to end up with Barrett’s oesophagus! 

    I am starting the breathing exercises as I read this can help but I do find it boring!

    • Jonathan57679
      Jonathan57679 katie16755

      Posted

      Hi Katie: I do think my acid reflux is cured.  I have been sleeping flat after sleeping on a wedge for over 15 years.  I only do the carbonated water treatment once every month or two now.  Acid reflux can get really bad and people get very desperate for treatment.  Many later regret that they had the surgery because is can cause as much discomfort as the disease.  If you notice, I also encourage a diet change.  That is because, acid reflux is likely the result of many issues or of many years of poor diet.  It is not the result of acid being made in the stomach.  Digestive acid is critical to proper digestion and overall health.  I hope you give it a try before it get any worse.  John

       

  • katie16755
    katie16755 john03683

    Posted

    Hi John, I see this is a really old post so you may not see this but if you do! How is your reflux? Do you think the carbonated water has cured you? I have a slightly loose sphincter and according to PH studies I have some acid but mainly non acid episodes, I’d love to cure this without an op or medication but I do t want to end up with Barrett’s oesophagus! 

    I am starting the breathing exercises as I read this can help but I do find it boring!

  • dits
    dits john03683

    Posted

    Hi,

    I am also a GERD patient for 4-5 years I think and I always go back to my Gastro doctor many times in a year. I have experienced all the symptoms related to this disease and have taken different kinds of medicine such as Omeprazole, Pariet, Dexilant from once a day to 2x a day. That's on and off depending on the occurrence of my GERD. Sometimes I also experience panic attacks and tingling in my left arm or right arm. My gastro said that it's because of anxiety. It makes sense because whenever my GERD flares up, I panic and think of a lot of things like having a serious disease or if this doesn't have any cure at all, stuffs like that. I got tired actually and recently I realized that this disease is mainly triggered by STRESS!! I'll stress that out, it's all about Stress friends.  I realized that back last December 2017, when my GERD flared up for a couple of months and I was about to do a PH test  procedure (research it online )which will cost me a large amount of money. It was suggested by my Gastro since the medicines are not working for me. Since there was no available equipment yet that time, I had to wait and I had the opportunity to go out of town with some friends. We stayed there for 3 days and it was literally relaxing and enjoying. I got nothing to think about. My GERD did not flare up that time. Then when we went back home and got to work, my GERD flared up again. I have food restrictions and I follow it mind you. I do not eat spicy food, anything with tomato, dairy or with wheat. I noticed that the difference was that I was stressed at work. 

    Whenever I feel stressed, symptoms of acid reflux and belching occurs. As I mentioned, GERD can also cause panic attacks due to anxiety. My gastro suggested to get a small brown bag, put the opening in front of your mouth while holding it and start breathing in and out. The air should not come out as you need to breathe in the carbon dioxide. After noticing a few days, I also decided to check for yoga exercises online to calm my body and do some breathing exercises together with it. And it was EFFECTIVE!  I noticed that when I calm myself and do some simple yoga and breathing exercises (deep breathe in and breath out a couple of times), the GERD symptoms go away.  It was amazing. Since then, I did not have GERD symptoms anymore and I'm not taking any medicine for it. Thank God! smile

    Try it and notice the difference. Do some breathing exercise (you may use the brown bag exercise) until you are finally calm and your symptoms will go away. smile 

    PS. Continue to avoid food restrictions like spicy food and milk and tomato. 

    I hope that this helps you somehow. Let me know if it works for you too. 

     

    • Jonathan57679
      Jonathan57679 dits

      Posted

      I agree that stress can trigger extra acid production.  I wish everyone could have a stress free life.  I have hear of some people getting relief from anti-depressant or an anti anxiety drug.  But, they can cause many other issues.  Everyone is different and likely there are many causes of acid reflux.
    • katie16755
      katie16755 dits

      Posted

      I completely agree that stress has caused my acid, I suffer anxiety anyway but this started after a stressful time and I am continuing to suffer stress, I have though had an endoscopy that showed a loose sphincter so I’m not sure if stress could have caused that?

      I did read that deep breathing can help so I am trying this.

      I also had the PH studies done and it showed some acid but mainly non acid events but my oesophagus has motility issues, not sure if this is stress related or due to acid coming up although my endoscopy and Barium swallow didn’t show any damage.

      Have you had an endoscopy done? 

    • dits
      dits katie16755

      Posted

      Yes I had an endoscopy last 4 years ago and it confirmed my GERD. I also have a loose esophagus opening that’s why stomach acid goes up and causes acid reflux and I had serious belching to the point that I feel like vomiting but only gas comes out. That triggered my anxiety and I felt this tingling in my arms. I nearly thought of going to a neurologist. It was really hard but in my case right now, breathing deeply and consciously helped me get away from the symptoms. I am very happy that I can live like normal again. Stress can really cause a lot of sickness, I remember having muscle pains when I am not doing strenous activities. I realized it was all caused by stress. We have different responses to this suggestion but I’m glad it helped me. I hope it would help you too. smile
    • katie16755
      katie16755 dits

      Posted

      I have suffered from health anxiety for 20 years now so I am very familiar with the amount of weird symptoms stress can give you! I have also seen a neurologist and had a brain scan, it’s such a shame what stress can do to the body! 

      Thats great you are now symptom free and you say that’s off medication? 

      I also burp constantly! I think about it constantly but when I’m busy I don’t notice it! The brain 🙄 

      I’m scared to have an operation to fix the sphincter ( more anxiety) and don’t want medication! 

      Im seeing a Nutritionist soon, hopefully she can help along with practicing meditation and breathing 

    • dits
      dits katie16755

      Posted

      Thank you. Sometimes all the pain and sickness we feel is caused by stress as it weakens your body as well. I’m  not really totally symptom free but from time to time, as mentioned, when I know I am already stressed or anxious about something, I start to burp and I can feel  the acid reflux in my throat. But as it starts, I already know what to do. I’ll breathe deeply until I feel calm and the burping goes away smile 

      Another thing I want to add is you have to exercise as well. Everything goes well if you eat the right food at the right time and do exercise. You know, going back to basic. 

    • katie16755
      katie16755 dits

      Posted

      Yes you’re right, I eat very healthily but have a lot of stress and don’t exercise as such, I’m busy all the time rushing around but I guess my life is not in balance and my body is trying to tell me this 🙄

  • dits
    dits john03683

    Posted

    I do understand. Stress cannot be avoided and each has different cases regarding acid  reflux. I just wanted to share my experience with other patients. smile
  • hermed36656
    hermed36656 john03683

    Posted

    Hi John

    You’re still ok after this procedure?

    How long takes to you don’t need to drink it anymore ?

    Tks

    • Jonathan57679
      Jonathan57679 hermed36656

      Posted

      I am well enough that I often forget to do the exercise.  I try to do this every month just to keep my sphincter strong.  I am 99% cured.  I was miserable for over 20 years before I discovered this treatment..  You will not find it anywhere else or get it from a doctor.  It was discovered because I was desperate and because I could experiment on myself.  It is much cheaper than drugs or surgery.  Just do it. 
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