“What are the best natural remedies for treating acid reflux?”

Acid Reflex has an underlaying condition that causes it. Please feel free to call our office to schedule an appointment for further evaluation

Acid reflux is usually caused by something that inflames the valve between the stomach and the esophagus. When a patient comes in complaining of acid reflux, I take a thorough history and may do some testing to determine what is causing the inflammation. You can have acid reflux with either low, normal or elevated levels of hydrochloric acid in your stomach, so acid blockers are not always the best solutions, especially long-term.
If you want to do some experimenting on your own, you can try avoiding different foods to see if you can lessen the symptoms. Elevating the head of your bed, eating more, smaller meals and not eating for 3 hours before you lie down are all helpful strategies to try to resolve your symptoms. Eventually, though, you will likely need to see a naturopathic or functional medicine doc who knows how to identify the common causes of inflammation that cause reflux.

Best wishes for vibrant health,

Dr Joan D Waters

OTC Omeprazole. Do not put yourself at risk for Barrett’s Esophagitis- Cancer due to failure to prevent cellular proliferation changes in your esophagus with cancer cells. Adenocarcinoma.

You need to find a qualified practitioner who can assist you with this issue. Naturopathic medicine is great for those types of disorders.

Avoiding the following foods should help ameliorate symptoms:

Caffeine (regular coffee, regular tea, chocolate)
Citrus fruits/juices
Carbonated beverages
Alcohol
Mints (peppermint, spearmint)
Tomato products
Fried, greasy foods
Spicy foods
Garlic and onions
Chocolate

For more information please visit: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15530-lifestyle-guidelines-for-the-treatment-of-gerd