Acid Reflux: Ten Home Remedies for Immediate Relief

If you suffer from acid reflux, or think you might beyour meal might do the trick.
suffering from this condition, and want to check out3. Chew almonds. A few almonds, taken in the
a few home remedies before going on permanentmorning and/or after meals, chewed very well, have
medication, here are some tried and true options forbeen hailed as the new miracle treatment for acid
you.reflux by some people.
Please note that these remedies are not listed in any4. Chamomile or fennel tea. The soothing effects of
particular order. Neither is number 1 the most nor thechamomile or fennel tea are also known to provide
least effective, and they may be tried in any orderacid reflux relief. The tea should best be sipped, not
you see fit. It is in fact highly likely that only some ofgulped, and should be of a moderate temperature,
them, if any, will work for you. Acid reflux is a highlynot too hot or cold.
individual condition that takes many different forms5. Eat an apple. Eating an apple after a meal has also
and has many different causes, and a remedy thatbeen found to alleviate acid reflux. Choose organic
works wonders for one person, does nothing forapples and chew well.
another, or might even make another person feel6. Candied ginger. Chew a piece when you're feeling
worse.the acid reflux kick in. You can also put a piece of
Treatment is therefore a trial and error process: youcandied ginger in your tea and let it sit for a bit
try a suggestion and see whether it works for you,before drinking it if you don't like eating candied
and if it doesn't you try something else. I realize thisginger.
is a rather frustrating prospect but unfortunately,7. Apple cider vinegar. Swallow two to three table
there is no other way.spoons undiluted for an acute attack, or dissolve the
Also, you should always remember that these aresame amount in warm water to drink to prevent acid
home remedies, and this article does not dispensereflux from recurring.
qualified medical advice. If your symptoms persist or8. Papaya enzyme. Available in the form of papaya
even worsen, I strongly recommend that you consultenzyme pills, this enzyme has helped end acid reflux
your physician.symptoms for some people.
9. Aloe. Despite its consistency which takes some
1. Drink a glass of milk. Even though opinions differ ongetting used to, aloe juice also is some acid reflux
whether it should be whole or skim milk, this is anpatients favorite remedy.
accepted and often recommended measure for10. Chew gum. After your meals, chew sugarless gum
immediate relief for heartburn and acid reflux.for 30 minutes. This stimulates saliva production which
2. Drink water. The water will dilute the stomach acidin turn like water that you drink dilutes the contents
and wash down anything that might be planning onof your stomach and helps wash down anything
defying gravity, so a big glass or two of water afterfrom your esophagus into your stomach.