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Post by Good Mind Seeds on Apr 5, 2012 7:37:41 GMT -5
what is good for acid reflux? i recently discovered i have been suffering from it. i may be lactose intolerant.
have you or someone you know suffered from acid reflux? how do they seek relief? what are the causes and what is counterproductive?
i understand that adrenaline causes it because the body breaks it down with cortisol which in turn also slows digestive enzyme production. when the enzymes are not breaking down the food in your stomach the acid production pumps up in overcompensation.
where can i find de-glycosized black licorice root? it is supposed to suppress adrenaline and also help mucus lined tissues heal.
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Post by amandao on Apr 6, 2012 23:16:14 GMT -5
I recently read about bitters being good for nearly all digestive problems, including acid reflux. I've never had a problem with that and have no personal experience treating it. But I found this writing very helpful and informative: www.herbcraft.org/bitters.pdfThe author says digestive problems are not remedied by bitters, but rather caused by the omission of bitters in the average diet, bitters being a crucial element in a healthy diet. You should read this, it can explain better than I.
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Post by Good Mind Seeds on Apr 7, 2012 0:05:46 GMT -5
thanks thats good advice. i have been sipping on vinegar too with some success.
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Post by lored on May 10, 2012 14:29:01 GMT -5
I had problems with an acidic stomach. I had such a problem with it that my dentist had to paint my teeth with porcelain (it is called composites) because the acid fumes from my stomach ate the enamel off my teeth. I tried everything. My daughter told me that a friend told her that a small amount (about 1/4 teaspoon )of baking soda mixed with water; a minimum of twice a day to a maximum of seven times a day would work.
I did it and it took a while and I don't get nauseous, have heartburn, or have that awful taste in my mouth.
LoreD
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Post by Good Mind Seeds on May 10, 2012 14:32:34 GMT -5
thanks for the advice loreD. i will try it next time im having a bad time with it.
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Post by amanita on May 13, 2012 10:12:15 GMT -5
Another thing to try is ginger, either as tea or just chew on a small pieces. It's really easy to find ginger and really helpful with a bunch of stomach issues.
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Post by Good Mind Seeds on Jun 12, 2012 12:41:33 GMT -5
turns out i dont have acid reflux, i have ulcers caused by H Pylori which is a common bacteria. it is very common in acidic water and reservation water supplies, but i got mine in the burbs outside pittsburgh. i will be taking the antibiotics as soon as i fill the scrip. i may not suffer from this anymore after the treatment.
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Post by blujckt on Jun 12, 2012 14:31:27 GMT -5
Good to hear Turtle, now you know and can take care of it. My dad had reflux, but his had something to do with drinking a two liter of red wine every night, the tannins were to much I think.
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Post by stratcat on Jun 12, 2012 18:43:38 GMT -5
That's great news!
Mom suffered with that for years without diagnosis. When her appendix ruptured, they gave her loads of antibiotics and she noticed she could eat with more comfort afterwards.
After she was diagnosed with H. Pylori, she was treated with antibiotics and Pepto-Bismol. She's lots better.
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Post by Good Mind Seeds on Jun 12, 2012 20:48:02 GMT -5
misdiagnosis of H. Pylori is medical malpractice as is not testing for it. i want to know what i can do to let people know that my doctor is incompetent and to look for better service before they too are left with degenerative disease needlessly for a year. shame on the medical industry. i have had the worst time this past year with multiple issues. i want to be free of it!
if you or someone you know is suffering from symptoms of acid reflux and GI discomfort or pain, suggest an H. Pylori test. they may be a couple weeks away from being cured.
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