Does anyone know how to get rid of Acid Relux....I've been taking Zantac and it doesnt seem to be working?

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Please Help It Hurts

Answer 1

Hi Danielle

Here is a long term action plan and #6 has the quick fix.

Causes of Heartburn
The most common causes of heartburn are overeating, and eating meals that are predominantly acid-forming and abundant in unhealthy fats, spices, and commercially processed foods. Heartburn can also be caused by low levels of hydrochloric acid (HCl), deficiencies in the body’s production of enzymes, poor adrenal and/or spleen function, and/or diminished liver function due to toxicity. Hiatal hernia, stress, or smoking, can cause heartburn, as well.

In addition, food allergies lead to poor digestion which can also contribute to heartburn, as can combining too many different types of foods at the same meal. Heartburn can be brought on by drinking excess fluids during mealtime, eating too fast, or eating in a stressed environment. Heartburn can also be connected to constipation, similar to a backed up septic system. In this case, the body can have a difficult time digesting and processing the food coming in, if the previous meal is not going down and being eliminated properly.




Quick Action Plan for Preventing and Treating Heartburn (Acid Reflux of GERD)
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1. Conventional physicians recommend over-the-counter antacid medications for heartburn. Although these drugs can provide temporary relief, long-term use may be harmful, as they reduce the amount of stomach acids necessary for proper digestion and assimilation of food.

2. Screen for food allergies, which contribute to poor digestion, thus leading to heartburn. Avoid the following: foods you are allergic to, eating too many different types of foods at the same meal, drinking excess fluids during the meal, wolfing down food, or eating under stress.

3. Avoid overeating, do not eat acid forming foods, commercially-processed foods, overly spicy foods, refined sugars and carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats or oils, coffee, chocolate, sodas, excess alcohol, orange and grapefruit juice, tomato products, pasteurized milk or dairy products, and foods containing peppermint and spearmint.

4. Eat an organic whole foods diet, full of organic fresh green vegetables and green vegetable juices, especially freshly-made cucumber juice, which can provide instant relief. Free-range organic meats and poultry, and wild-caught fish are recommended. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.

5. Avoid overeating and eating meals late in the evening, and allow at least three hours between meals, unless blood sugar problems are an issue.

6. For quick relief from heartburn symptoms, eat apples, raw cucumbers (peeled), brown rice, and walnuts. Try sipping a glass of pure, filtered water with a couple of teaspoons of raw, organic apple cider vinegar, or baking soda, which can quickly neutralize heartburn attacks.

7. Useful herbs for heartburn include agrimony, aloe vera, angelica, fennel, garlic, gentian, goldenseal, licorice root, marshmallow root, parsley, and slippery elm. The tea, or essential oil of cardamom, relieves symptoms for many.

8. Homeopathy remedies that help are Arsenicum album, Nux vomica, and Sulfur.

9. If you smoke, stop, and begin an exercise program as soon as possible.

10. Take digestive enzymes with every meal, along with calcium carbonate, 600 mg in liquid or chewable form every two to three hours until symptoms subside. Take Probiotics such as acidophilus and Bifidobacteria according to directions.

11. Stress reduction techniques such as biofeedback, hypnotherapy, and relaxation exercises, along with meditation, can be highly effective.

Best of health to you

Answer 2

there's only one hope for depression. That is an effective anti depressant medication. Depression comes from a checmical imbalance in the neurotransmitters and the brain and nothing in the world will alleviate unless you compensate for it. The right medication will do it. When you're depressed, you're unable to interact with a therapist by talking or be with or around anyone so talk therapy won't work. Being around people is a waste because the loss of interest makes it difficult to tolerate company and again, verbal interaction. You will have no desire for pets or taking care of animals as it's too labor intensive, too complex and your mind can't handle it. Excercise requires motivation which you have none. Until you can compensate for the chemical imbalance that's causing the depression and anxiety, none of these suggestions are useful.. Once you regain your sense of motivation and desire to do things, only then can any interaction or activity possibly help feel good.. There are ssri's, snri's mao inhibitors and trycyclic anti depressants. Some work better than others depending on the individdual. It is frustrating until you find one that works well with tolerable side effects. If none of these are ever an option, try ect (shock therapy)l

Answer 3

I had it terrible and took about everything out there. In desperation, I asked a neighbor, she said to take 1/2 a cap of cider vingar in 1/2 a glass of water 2 times a day. 3 days later I forget I had the problem to start with. If it ever comes back this is the route I will take again. I can enjoy about any food again.

Answer 4

My husband suffered from terrible acid reflux. He couldn't sleep at night, had trouble digesting food, and had constant pain and burping. He has managed to get rid of it completely by doing the following.

1) Taking Acidophilus, Omega 3 fatty acids and Fibre capsules 3 times a day before meals

2) Drinking a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in water twice a day

3) Limiting sugar and only eating gluten-free products

4) Lowering carbohydrate consumption and eating lots of organic vegetables, meat and fruit.

Good luck!

Answer 5

People react differently to different medications. I went through half a pharmacy before I found out that Prilosec worked the best for me. It is taken every day but it worked a miracle. A bit of advice I learned a little too late. Watch the caffeine, that irritates it more than anything.

Answer 6

go to the doctor before your esophogus rots! He will probably prescribe prevacid. It works amazing in just a week. ( Works each time you take it but after a week of regular taking it it cuts down the frequency) otherwise maybe try over the counter extra strength Pepcid AC

Answer 7

First of all, medication can cause so many other problems. Try home remedies. Like eating yogurt for example. Some dairy products tend to help. That's what I do...and it is an almost instant fix.

Answer 8

I personally have to take a pill in the morning and one at night, So that might be a option for you, and you can take tums or Rolaids as needed, But see your Doc they can get you the good stuff. And if you get it bad at night you can elevate your head it helps

Answer 9

Yep, just a tea spoon of good old baking soda in a glass of water, and cut out your sugar in take and hi acid foods :)

Answer 10

Actually, I have tried several medications. The one that seems to help the most is a prescription medication called NEXIUM. Although it does come in a GENERIC form, the generic DID NOT help me??