I have been on aciphex for about a year now,and it`s getting to exspensive to buy, and isn`t working as well as it used too. I have it everyday and none of the otc drugs seem to help!please if anyone has any ideas i would love to hear them.Thanks

---TOP 10 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ACID REFLUX---



1. Drink a glass of milk. Even though opinions differ on whether it should be whole or skim milk, this is an accepted and often recommended measure for immediate relief for heartburn and acid reflux.



2. Drink water. The water will dilute the stomach acid and wash down anything that might be planning on defying gravity, so a big glass ort wo of water after your meal might do the trick.



3. Chew almonds. A few almonds, taken in the morning and/or after meals, chewed very well, have been hailed as the new miracle treatment for acid reflux by some people.



4. Chamomile or fennel tea. The soothing effects of chamomile or fennel tea are also known to provide acid reflux relief. The tea should best be sipped, not gulped, and should be of a moderate temperature, not too hot or cold.



5. Eat an apple. Eating an apple after a meal has also been found to alleviate acid reflux. Choose organic apples and chew well.



6. Candied ginger. Chew a piece when you're feeling the acid reflux kick in. You can also put a piece of candied ginger in your tea and let it sit for a bit before drinking it if you don't like eating candied ginger.



7. Apple cider vinegar. Swallow two to three table spoons undiluted for an acute attack, or dissolve the same amount in warm water to drink to prevent acid reflux from recurring.



8. Papaya enzyme. Available in the form of papaya enzyme pills, this enzyme has helped end acid reflux symptoms for some people.



9. Aloe. Despite its consistency which takes some getting used to, aloe juice also is some acid reflux patients favorite remedy.



10. Chew gum. After your meals, chew sugarless gum for 30 minutes. This stimulates saliva production which in turn like water that you drink dilutes the contents of your stomach and helps wash down anything from your esophagus into your stomach.

I have had crippling acid reflux for 3 years now, so I know how tough it can be. None of the OTC drugs worked very well for me either, but I'd have to say that Maalox was the best of all of them. Occasionally it would provide me with a little bit of relief. It is good to eat fruits such as apples to maintain a good level of fiber, but you don't want too much fiber, as that can make the reflux worse. I'm on prevacid which helps quite a bit, and it is relatively cheap for a medicine, but I am not aware of your financial situation. Milk can help with the reflux a little bit just to coat your esophagus. I also put a few blankets under the head of my mattress, which helped so the acid will not rise when I sleep. Also, cutting out chocolate, caffeine, and spicy foods should help a bit. The doctors recommended that I stay away from tomatoes but they actually seemed to help me. Also a good idea is to wait a good 2 hours before laying down after you eat. If the symptoms continue to get worse, you may want to talk to your doctor to consider an endoscopy, where they can look at the inside of your stomach to make sure there's nothing more going on. I hope this helps! Best of luck to you

There a lot of causes for heartburn , i just researched and found out this link Ways to Get Rid of Heartburn: Tips To Get Rid of Heartburn Fast and Ease that Burning Anguish | Heartburn Solutions , It says one should avoid caffeine , tomatoes ,fatty and oily foods , smoking and drinking alcohol ( i know most of them are difficult to quit

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Really very nice suggestion.................

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