Acid Reflux Treatments

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Carolie wrote:

> Recently in the past couple of weeks my former acid

reflux/heartburn has progressively returned & worsened, keeping me

awake & burning my esophagus & chest, upsetting my stomach. This

worries me a whole lot as I have erosion in my esophagus according to

a recent endoscopy.

==>Caroline, candida growth in your esophagus and stomach will cause

severe heartburn. Sticking to the diet helps, and taking antifungals

and probiotics helps too, as well as an adequate amount of digestive

enzymes. Candida weakens the valve/spincter between the esophagus,

and the muscles sometimes causing a hiatus hernia (part of the

stomach pushes up between the esophagus and the diaphram.

>Do I need to eat more fermented foods or take more digestive enzymes

or more HCL w/pepsin or what?

==>Cabbage rejuvelac would be good for you. To find out whether you

are taking enough Betaine HCL w/pepsin go to our " Digestion " folder

for simple tests and instructions about how to increase your

digestive enzymes.

==>You want to do whatever it takes to stop the erosion, which can

eat away the lining of the esophagus to the point where a blood

vessel ruptures. When your stomach gets very upset sip 1/2 teaspoon

of baking soda in 1/2 glass of warm water until it subsides. But do

not take antacids.

==>If you have a hiatus hernia you can do the massage in " Massage "

folder. Also prop up the end of your bed about 5 " with blocks of

wood. And be very careful about bending over - always bend your

knees, and do not lift heavy objects/boxes, which aggravates the

hernia. I have a hiatus hernia so I know what it is like! I've

ended up in the hospital many times because of the persistent

vomiting.

Not sure what to do to stop it & it's driving me nuts. I've been on a

liquid diet the past few days because of oral surgery so won't be

chewing anything for a while yet. That's another problem right now.

> Wondering if the liquid diet is making things worse in the

digestive area. I think I'll start pureeing some cooked foods

tomorrow. But this started way before I had the oral surgery or teeth

problems so can't be related to that, could it?

==>If your liquid diet contains adequate nutrients they wouldn't

cause that problem. Pureeing foods is a good idea, and also having

plenty of good soups/bone broths, and also my raw egg drink! Do

ensure you are getting enough protein and " good " fats. The fats will

heal your esophagus and make it stronger.

Luv, Bee