6 Surprising Home Remedies For Acid Reflux


Acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acid produced in the stomach moves up into the esophagus.This can cause chest pain and heartburn which ultimately affect your digestive system.

Main causes of Acid reflux are:


  • Stress 
  • Eating large meals
  • Keeping stomach empty for a long time
  • Eating before bedtime
  • Smoking 
  • Alcohol
  • Drinking a lot of carbonated drinks
  • Eating greasy and fatty foods


The king of symptoms of acid reflux is burning sensation in the chest which leads to chest pain after eating food having oil and spices. Other symptoms include bad breath, yellow teeth in spite of following a good mouth hygiene, dry cough, increasing or decreasing in weight for no reason, sour throat, constipation and chest pain having twice in a week.If you feel these symptoms. are associated with you then you do not need to worry about. There are many home remedies for Acid reflux you can use in your home and can improve your digestive system

Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux:

1- Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar is widely used to cure acid reflux. Mix 2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in one glass of water. Use this mixture while having your meal.

2- Change your sleeping position:

People having a problem of acid Reflux must use two pillows to keep their esophagus above the stomach which prevents acid to move from the stomach to the esophagus. People who sleep by their left side have a lesser problem of heartburn.

3- Using ginger:

Ginger provides instant relief for acid reflux rather than using any medicine. If you frequently face heartburn then you have to keep ginger ale at your disposal.

4- Using liquids:

Instead of taking carbonated soda drinks use lemonade, herbal green tea, a lot of water, and aloe vera gel juice will help you to get rid of acid reflux rapidly and its good for heartburn and stomach ulcer. It will also help you in reducing weight.

5- Raw potato juice:

Raw potato juice has alkaline properties. Grind raw potato with water and take it in. It gives instant relief if you have acidity problem.

6- Using supplements:

Instead of taking oily and spicy food take oatmeal in your diet. Oatmeal will regulate your digestive system and it will help you to get rid of constipation problem.Also use Psyllium/ is ghoul husk with water daily before sleeping time. Psyllium husk is one of the most effective home remedies for acid reflux which helps in reducing cholesterol level, gastric problem and will also help you to get rid of toxins from your body.

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