Acid Reflux Natural Remedies
Q: I am having so many problems with acid reflux. I have gone to my doctor so many times to find out a suitable remdedy for my disease. I have also tried some other forms of remedies.
I dont't want to take physical treatment as I have to go to hospital for several times. I want to tried the natural remedies.I've been told to take ranitidine by my doctor, but I would prefer not to have to take another drug for the rest of my life. What are some effective natural remedies I could try?
What are natural remedies for acid reflux and heartburn
A:I have treated acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn by homeopathy and acupressure.
You can see if it works for you.
Homeopathy:
Try a combination of Acid Sulphuricum 30 + Carbo Veg 30 + Nux Vomica 30 - 4 pills ever 2 hours for one day, then every 4 hours next day, and 4 times daily for 4 days.
There are no side effects in homeopathy.
There are some home remedies too:
·Drinking milk or eating milk products are helpful in relieving symptoms of acidity.
·Foods such as pickles, vinegar, fried foods, hot spicy foods, chocolate, pastries, and raw salad vegetables like onion, radish, cabbage, and peppers should be avoided.
·Clove also helps to relieve the symptoms of acidity. Suck one piece of clove slowly to relieve the symptoms. It also helps to reduce the onset of disease that arises due to acidity.
·A cup of vanilla ice cream or a glass of cold milk also helps to get relieve heartburn and acidity within minutes.
·Almonds are also a good source for relieving the heartburn and acidity. Eat several almonds when heartburn symptoms persist.
·Lemons also help to prevent heartburn. Cut a lemon into thin strips and dip in salt. Eat before meals to prevent heartburn.
·Take some mint leaves and chop these and then boil in a cup of water and sip slowly after meals. If a person drinks Fresh mint juice every day he will never experience acidity.
·Jaggery or gur taken after every meal also helps to reduce the