How to Relieve Acid Reflux With Vinegar
If you suffer from acid reflux you may have tried several home remedies and even changed your diet but still suffer from this uncomfortable condition. Many people report that vinegar has helped their acid reflux very well. It might seem that vinegar would increase stomach acid but this does not appear to be the case at all.
- Use
apple cider vinegar, which seems to be the key in helping acid
reflux. The theory behind this home remedy is that the vinegar
neutralizes the acid in the stomach, which is the same way that
medications for acid reflux works. In addition, it may also increase
the pH level in the stomach, which helps to keep the acid in the
stomach. - Fill
a glass with at least eight ounces of water and then stir in 3
teaspoons of apple cider vinegar for several seconds. Drink this
before you eat your meals. If you feel heartburn of reflux occurring
outside of meals, you can drink another glass of the mixture. It
will not taste too bad since it is mixed with water. If the taste
bothers you, try mixing it with a larger amount of water to dilute
the taste. - Realize
that if you have suffered from acid reflux for some time, you will
have to use it daily until you gain relief. At that time you may be
able to cut back on the amount depending how bad your acid reflux
is. Because it is natural, you can use the remedy as long as you
want and not have to worry about any side effects that can happen
with prescription and over the counter medications.