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Q: acid reflux?
Would someone be so kind as to tell me which foods I should avoid while on the reflux diet.

A: You may try healing your acid reflux so you can eat anything you want. Prilosec taken for a full week helped me.

Then I found out about a natural cure, this works too. Potato juice (raw), put it in a blender, add a little water, then strain. You can add honey, it is bland. A juicer works well too.

Or

Cabbage juice is equally helpful in helping the body produce a protective coating to your stomach. Put it in a blender and strain, no need to add extra water. It is bland, almost no taste.

The third thing you can do is train the valve to stay closed. I got this from a doctor. First thing in the morning, drink 8 oz water on an empty stomach. Then raise up on your toes and set back down on your heels quickly, to make the stomach drop. Do this 11 times. It forces the valve at the neck of the esophagus closed. To see this work, fill a balloon with water and hold it by the neck, bounce it. Same principal.

Everyone had great ideas on foods to avoid, they are all true. But I could not live my life avoiding all the things I loved.

Just a final note: Stress reduces the body’s ability to make that protective coating in the stomach. Relaxation helps the body get back in balance again. Try a massage if you can afford one.

Good luck!

Q: Lactose Intolerance what foods to avoid?
I have noticed my stomach swelling up like a balloon after eating. If I drink milk I have to go to the bathroom in a hurry. I notice bread definitely doesn’t help. Can you tell me what foods to avoid a list would be great. I have acid reflux too not sure if this is also contributing to the problem. Thanks so much.

A: You don’t only have lactose intolerance (buy Lactaid and follow the directions), but, you may have a gluten allergy (bread).
There is treatment for acid reflux.
God bless.

Q: Foods that neutralize stomach acid?
I am on acid-free diet so i can cure my acid reflux and heal my esphogas
But since I’ve had acid reflux for over 40 years just avoiding foods isn’t helping and
I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE DRUGS-
i heard papaya neutralizes stomach acid
is there any other foods or healthy drinks you know that do

i avoid caffeine- never drink the stuff anyway- and sodas and fatty food, etc…
the problem is milk make mucus so not sure that’s the best to take like before bed- but thanks i will try it during the day
i can’t eat crzckers much i have celiacs- so i eat gluten-free pretzels- i have noticed i lost a little weight since i started my acid-free diet- since i have to avoid fats

A: I know that milk helps your throat after you’re refluxed…

Q: Foods to avoid with a hiatus hernia?
I was told I had a hiatus hernia about six months ago and have only recently started having problems with acid reflux. (I had no symptoms before. It was found during an endoscopy.) I’m wondering whether I might be getting the symptoms now because I’ve started having dairy products again in the last few weeks and had been dairy-free for ages before then. I’ve also started having caffeine again (mostly tea) in the last few weeks. Can either of these contribute to the symptoms? Are there any foods I should avoid to minimise the symptoms?

A: I dont know…ask your doctor perhaps.

Q: Any ideas to help a 3 YR OLD with ACID REFLUX?
I can get him to take tums occasionally, but he won’t touch the prevacid that was prescribed for him. I’m looking for OTC ideas that can help, as well as foods to avoid. Thanks!

A: instead of all the chemicals that are giving the kids cancer now a days, vinegar helps. he has a lack of acid in his stomach causing a burning sensation. vinegar will rid that. you just have to get him to swallow it.

Q: ACID REFLUX, what do you do to help this condition?
I have started to suffer with and have a diagnosis of Acid reflux. I would like to know what others do to help this, for example; What eating patterns do you adopt? Do you avoid or introduce particular foods? Have you changed your lifestyle at all? Any hints and tips to avoid attacks welcome and most of all can it be eradicated altogether? Thanks everyone.

A: Prilosec (omperazole) for long term relief. Tums will become your best friend for sudden attacks. Eat small meals throughout the day to keep something in your stomach. Never let your stomach et empty of it will start to hurt. Stay away from spicy or acidic foods until you can tolerate them. When you think you are ready to try them start small to see how your stomach handles it. I usually eat lots of bready stuff, as it tends to keep my stomach full longer.

I’ve been dealing with it for almost a year now and can’t seem to go off omperazole I’ve even had to up my dosage. So no good news there for you about eradicating it. Most people though can go on a two month course of omperazole and be fine for a while. If you haven’t already go see a gastroenterologist and if it doesn’t go away consider getting an endoscopy done to make sure there are no ulcers and make sure your esophagus is okay. I’m truly sorry you have to deal with this condition, I feel your pain. Hopefully you’ll be able to manage it and get off of the meds. Good luck!

Q: Homework help? Please answer?
School started for us last Wednesday and there already giving us homework (I’m not complaining)

My homework assignment is for my health class. I have to write a report on Acid Reflux. I know what acid reflux is but I need more information about it. Does anyone know of any articles or websites where I can find more information? This is what I need to include in my report:

What acid reflux is
how many people are affected by acid reflux
signs and symptoms
What causes acid reflux
foods to avoid
acid reflux treatments
natural treatments for acid reflux (I’m including this in my report cause my teacher is into natural health stuff and so am I)

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

A: What is GERD (acid reflux)? – Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus.

What causes GERD? – The cause of GERD is complex. There probably are multiple causes, and different causes may be operative in different individuals, or even in the same individual at different times.

What are the symptoms of uncomplicated GERD?
What are the complications of GERD?
How is GERD diagnosed and evaluated?
How is GERD treated?
What is a reasonable approach to the management of GERD?
What are the unresolved issues in GERD?
GERD At A Glance

detailed answers to all of the above are at a direct link at this site:

http://www.medicinenet.com/gastroesophageal_reflux_disease_gerd/article.htm

natural treatment of GERD:
http://www.refluxgoneforever.com/gerd_natural_treatment.htm

http://www.gerd.net/

Q: What spices need to be avoided with GERD (Acid Reflux)?
I’m an American and have recently been diagnosed with the condition GERD (Acid Reflux Disease). For me, this presents itself, not as heart burn, but rather, as terrible stomach and back pain. To prevent and cure this, my doctor has told me eat a very bland, non-acidic diet, avoiding many foods, but especially, I am not to use spices. Extensive research continues to simply say, “avoid spices”…seemingly, ALL spices. Most of my cooking is Indian dishes, but many of the spices are not “hot” or “spicy”. While I understand that it is best to avoid chili peppers, black pepper and other “hot” spices, there are many that are mild…cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, some curry blends, etc., but I can find no information on specific spices…only instructions to avoid ALL spices. This seems very drastic. One reason I eat mainly heavily spiced food is because many of the spices are so beneficial to good health. For instance, taking 2.5 grams of cinnamon, mixed into 14 grams of honey, daily, has completely eliminated my formerly very bad arthritis pain. And so, is it truly necessary to avoid ALL spices while I treat this GERD condition?

Also…I am told to avoid onions and garlic, but I wonder if slowly and thoroughly cooking them will reduce the acid and make them allowable with my condition.

I would appreciate your advice and opinions…particularly from medical professionals and those that have also had GERD. I am seeking to treat this without the use of drugs, but rather, through proper diet and possibly herbs or by other natural means.

Thank you very much.

A: First thing to realize is your doctor is clueless as to what causes GERD based on the advice he gave you. He has been indoctrinated by the drug companies that are making billions on huge amounts of misinformation.

You should NOT have to avoid any foods and should not be getting GERD. GERD is a made up term and it is NOT a disease. The reason they call it a disease is so they can prescribe a medication for you to make it legal and to follow their “Standard of care” for peer reviews.

GERD or acid reflux is the result of LOW STOMACH ACID (hydrochloric acid production – HCL). HCL is made in your stomach for several functions. The first being sanitization of the food you eat. This kills the germs in food such as bacteria, parasites, viruses, etc. that can harm you. The next thing it does is break down proteins, primarily, into their respective amino acids. As we age, we make less and less HCL and by the time we are 70, we are producing about 5% of what we did at 25 years old. The parietal cells uses SALT for the chloride ion to make HCL. If your diet is deficient in salt, you will not make good HCL.

In addition to the HCL, potassium is important to make sure you have the combination of HCL and potassium to methylate your cells. Many things cause you to stop producing good stomach acid, but processed foods are top of the list because they use up the limited supply you have and this creates a deficiency. Any scars or traumas, such as tattoos, piercings, injury scars, surgeries, etc. on the front of the body can cause the parietal cells to be subdued and not utilize the HCL and cause the problem.

Rotting food is the primary thing that gives you the acid feeling, the methane gas production, and reflux. Rotting, putrefying food produces LACTIC ACID that is the bad guy in all this. Hydrochloric acid has the opposite effect. Typically, the pancreas is over worked by this time when you have low HCL production and this adds to the problem because 95% of the food you eat is digested in the small intestine where pancreatic enzymes are put.

If you have a low HCL production or is being used up rapidly, then the pH of the chyme (food from the stomach) going into the small intestine is too high. This minimizes the signaling of the cells lining the small intestine to send more pancreatic enzymes for digestion.

Bottom line is you don’t need antacids because that STOPS THE DIGESTIVE PROCESS and creates many more health problems. A VERY DUMB SOLUTION and demonstrates the ignorance of those prescribing that.

What you need is an inexpensive approach that will not only solve the reflux problem, but give you a great extension on your life expectancy. You need to take a DIGEST, HCL made from a once living source, and HCL Activator to cause the re-methylation of your cells and enhance the action of the HCL.

The affects of Arthritis is inflammation, but is due to an INFECTION in the joints and bone that you need to address. Getting rid of the symptoms of pain is good, but you need to do more than that and get rid of the root cause. Low stomach acid plays a big part in allowing viruses, bacteria, and fungus into the body, giving them free reign. If your body is acidic inside and not alkaline, that can create lots of problems allowing the germs to breed. When the pH of the food from the stomach is low enough as a result of adequate HCL in the stomach, that low pH triggers the pancreas and liver to produce Bicarbonate that neutralizes the chyme naturally. If the pH is not low enough, the bicarbonate isn’t triggered and the slightly acidic condition of that chyme from lactic acid further damages the integrity of the colon.

I suggest you see a Certified Nutritional Therapist that can truly help you with these issues and forget the DRUGS that will only damage your body and make things a lot worse for the future. You do not have to suffer with these things.

good luck to you

Q: Acid reflux…………..what food and drinks should be avoided to help prevent it?

A: Avoid anything acidic such as Grapefruit, orange juices and alcohol.

Also very fatty and highly spiced food should also be avoided.

Bland foods are better.

Q: pregnant and suffering with acid reflux?
Are there any foods that I can eat that will give me instant relief? I take tums but I dont want to take them all the time. I would like something more natural. I know what foods to avoid but what foods can I eat when it acts up?

A: A rather common condition that hits women in pregnancy. I have GERD (which stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease). A couple of pointers I’ve learned:
1.) Elevate the head of the bed 4-5 inches
2.) Avoid acidic and spicy foods, drinks. This includes tomato products, peppers (spicy or sweet), onions, oranges, strawberries, lemon, grapefruit.
3.) Avoid chocolate
4.) Avoid caffeine
5.) Give your body at least 2 hours to digest food before lying down at night. Your digestion has slowed with pregnancy, not uncommon.
6.) Eat slow, small meals. Every 2-3 hour snacks are much easier to digest than 2-3 big ones.

Regarding instant relief, I’m unsure. I have a pillow to prop me up at the right angle, I follow those rules, but I still get it. Luck of the draw, I guess. Best of luck, and congratulations!!

Q: Is my chest pain Reflux acid?
I’ve just been on a weeks course of steroids and antibiotics due to a chest infection.
I now have a pain in my chest and feel sick, Doctor has told me it could be reflux acid due to the steroids. Are there any foods i should avoid eating until it goes away? I have been advised to take some gavascon.

A: increase your intake of probiotics, avoid caffeine & cow’s milk products, eat more fiber, drink more water, keep a food diary, wash your hands better, and call your doctor.

Q: Acid reflux and food question?
My doctor diagnosed me with acid reflux a few days ago and he gave me pepcid. The pepcid has def helped only after a few days and I feel as if I’m completely better. Now my question is whether I have to stay on the acid reflux diet forever. I’ve been completely avoiding citrus fruits, tomatoes, ice cream and such for the past few days but since I feel better can I eat these things again? Or should I avoid them for a few more days? Or should I just not eat then at all? Yeah I’m just reallllllyyyy scared!!! :( Help me please!

A: Your body could be badly out of balance. It might be full of toxins. I’ve attached health stories below that you might be interested in. All of the people in the stories suffered from a lack of energy too.

I’m pretty sure that they would suggest you try GlucAffect®, Relìv Now® and Innergize!® as they did. If you really want to do something about your condition, these products would help you in the same way they have helped others.

You might not need the GlucAffect if the other two products were enough to get your body back into balance. I’d start out with just the two basic products. They helped me with my indigestion problems.

Q: acid reflux question?
Hi :) If you have acid reflux what are some good foods to eat an avoid? Also, drinks :)

A: Avoid wheat dairy all drinks except water really

Q: my mom has diabetes, high blood pressure, acid reflux and high cholesertol, what CAN she eat?
there are many lists of foods to avoid but no lists of foods that can be eaten and what is ok to eat with one problem is not good for the other. any help will be appreciated. thank you.

A: I know the confusion!! I have the same things as your mom and it is so hard to figure out what is good and bad. Basically I have learned to stick with low calorie, low fat, low cholesterol foods. Small portions, no big meals (maybe 6 small meals instead of 3) are key also. For breakfast – 1/2 banana, or hi-fiber cereal with skim milk. Small portions of fruit are good. Mid morning – 1 cup pop corn, 3 cheese/peanut butter crackers or 1/2 apple with peanut butter. Lunch – small portion of lean ham or turkey, sliced tomatos, or maybe low fat cottage cheese with tomatos. Cup of soup with a few crackers. Things like that. She should have a mid afternoon snack, similar to morning snack. Dinner can be small portion of lean meat, chicken or fish. Fresh veggies are good any time. Small salad with low fat dressing, lots of veggies in it. You get the idea. It is the most boring and depressing diet, but it will help if she can stick to it. Exercise will help a lot, and if she’s at a good weight, then exercising will allow a little more leeway in the calorie part of it. If she can’t stick to it all the time, be very encouraging and supportive to help her get back to it. It’s impossible to be perfect, and if she allows for a once a month or so special treat, it can help get through the tough times.
Tell her good luck! It’s awesome that you are taking the time to try to help.

Q: Living with acid reflux? only answer if you have experience with that?
My husband just started with acid reflux, he gets bad chest pains because of that. Unfortunately we are just learning how to deal with the acid reflux. What do you do? what do you eat and what do you avoid? All the list of food I find is not clear enough… I know he cant eat acid fruit, coffee, chocolate, spices, fatty or fried foods… But sometimes he eats things that he is allowed to eat and still gets the chest pains.
HELP!!!!! I hate to see him suffering

A: Just like every person’s digestive system is a little different (some people are lactose intolerant, etc.), every person’s reflux disease is going to be a little different. Some foods like the ones you mentioned are the worst offenders. Some things help most people as well, such as elevating the head of the bed with cinder blocks and/or using several pillows, not eating at least 5 hours before bed, avoiding carbonated beverages (colas, etc.) before bed, and having something like Tums handy for sudden attacks. I assume he’s already on a good H2 blocker like Pepsid, etc. Keep in mind that some H2 blockers work better than others for certain people, so if all else fails, try a different medicine.

The next thing he should do is keep a diet diary by his bedside. Make a list of what he’s eaten and when, then if he has an attack he can begin to relate it to what he’s eaten. Onions and cucumbers are bad for me, for example. Also, I eat saltine crackers just before I go to sleep and that helps. Plain cake, like Twinkies, can help me too. Milk, although it sounds like it should help, is terrible for me. Just have him keep a list and be patient.

Hope this helps you form a plan that works!

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