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60% of the population suffers from some type of gastroesophageal reflux disease each year. While acid reflux can result from multiple causes, there is a short term treatment that costs a fraction of over the counter pills and works almost immediately.

Read below to find out how to make this instant acid reflux fixer.

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-John Libonati, Publisher
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Acid Reflux and the 1 Minute Acid Reflux Remedy


Acid reflux is a problem. A HUGE one.

Acid reflux is a gastrointestinal disorder where stomach acid improperly backs up into the esophagus causing pain, distress and cellular damage.

About 200 million Americans suffer from acid reflux at some point each year. 100 million people have prescriptions for medications that treat acid reflux. To put this in perspective, the United States population is 330 million.

"The American College of Gastroenterology reported that Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms cost the U.S. nearly $2 billion each week in lost productivity. Yet a 2004 IFFGD survey showed that many Americans don't know what GERD is.

While chronic heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD, and acid regurgitation is another common symptom, numerous other symptoms may also be associated with GERD. These may include:

  • Belching
  • Difficulty or pain when swallowing
  • Waterbrash (sudden excess of saliva)
  • Dysphagia (the sensation of food sticking in the esophagus)
  • Chronic sore throat
  • Laryngitis
  • Inflammation of the gums
  • Erosion of the enamel of the teeth
  • Chronic irritation in the throat
  • Hoarseness in the morning
  • A sour taste
  • Bad breath" (International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders)

Acid reflux is caused by either too much or too little acid in the stomach. If too much acid, some acid backs up into the esophagus. In the case of too little acid, the stomach pumps vigorously to try to coat the food in acid. This vigorous action forces acid up the esophagus.

Proton Pump Inhibitors, medicines that stop the production of stomach acid, make drug companies $14 billion per year.  

Unfortunately, the more powerful acid blockers (omeprazole, esomeprezole) can interfere with calcium adsorption and can aggravate preexisting hypocalcaemia and hypomagnesemia which are more common in celiac disease.

They can also cause problems for people with cirrhosis. Use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in patients with cirrhosis was associated with a risk of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and Clostridium difficile-associated disease, according to two retrospective studies. 

Finally, long term use can also lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency is already a common deficiency among people with celiac disease. The medications work by blocking acid secretion from the parietal cells of the stomach, but these cells also make a substance called intrinsic factor, which is critical for vitamin B12 absorption. Because proton-pump inhibitors such as Prilosec also reduce intrinsic factor secretion, long-term use can lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency. 

Vitamin B12 deficiency is serious because it can lead to neurologic disorders. The neurologic symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include numbness and tingling of the arms and, more commonly, the legs, difficulty walking, memory loss, disorientation, and dementia with or without mood changes. Although the progression of neurological complications is generally gradual, such symptoms are not always reversible with treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, especially if they have been present for a long time. 

Individual over-the-counter medications range from $4-$25 each. Doctor visit copays are between $10 and $50. (Up to $200 without insurance.) Generic acid reflux drugs cost $24/month, with name brands costing $175/per month or more. The most common surgery to treat acid reflux is nissen fundoplication, where the surgeon wraps the upper part of the stomach around the esophagus and stitches it in place. This surgery costs between $10,000 and $20,000.

The 1 Minute Acid Reflux Remedy!

When acid reflux feels like it is killing you, you need immediate relief. The best recipe is also the cheapest and has no side effects. 

What is this miracle remedy? Baking soda mixed with water. 

Recipe:
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 4-6 oz water

Preparation:
  • Mix baking soda in water until dissolved. Drink when symptoms present. 
  • Drink immediately before bed and when you wake up in the morning while symptoms present.
  • Do not add anything to the remedy. (No sugar. No fruit juice. Nothing.) 

How it works:
Baking soda is a base. It is alkaline, with a high pH. This is the opposite of acid, which has a low pH. (Water is neutral, being neither acid, nor base.) When you drink the baking soda and water concoction, the baking soda immediately neutralizes the acid. 

Notes:
The baking soda remedy is a short term fix. Underlying acid reflex causes should be investigated and corrected.

Consuming the baking soda mix after a meal may interfere with digestion.  If you find you need it two or three times every day, contact your doctor.

Here are some long term remedies that work well for acid reflux and won’t destroy your health:

Dietary Changes:

1) Maintain a 100% strict gluten-free diet.  The immune reaction to gluten starts in the mouth and works all the way through the gastrointestinal tract, so avoid it. 

2) Doctors also now suggest that heartburn sufferers keep a daily food diary, so they are better able to discover "food triggers" in their day-to-day life. Once a list of common triggers have been found, begin eliminating foods one by one for four days at a time. Common heartburn triggers include sugar, chocolate, fried and fatty foods, and spices.  

3) While suffering heartburn, you’re advised to refrain from consuming alcohol, caffeine, over-the-counter pain relievers, and other stimulants, which change the acidity of the stomach, and irritate the lining of the stomach further.

4) Decrease sugar intake.  Sugar increases the acid level in the stomach and causes acid reflux in some individuals. Increase fiber. Consuming more fiber nutrient foods is another natural way to alleviate future suffering. Bulk foods help to absorb excess acid and gas, and allow your body to rid itself of toxins more quickly. For those who respond poorly to high fiber vegetables, fiber pills and beverages are an easy alternative. 

6) Drink more water. The more water you drink, the less likely you are to suffer the pains of heartburn. Drinking at least 8-glasses of water each day will rid the body of toxins and allow your body to expel acid naturally.

 
 

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