*Take [[probiotics]] to keep the beneficial bacteria in your intestines thriving.
*[[Digestive Enzymes]] will help proper digestion.
* Start your day with a cup of warm water and fresh lemon juice. “By drinking this on an empty stomach 15 to 20 minutes before eating anything else, the body can naturally balance out its acid levels. It’s a great digestive aid and is safe for all users,” says Rebekah Fedrowitz, an applied holistic nutritionist.* Taking an HCL supplement like Betaine HCL with the morning and noon meals will help provide the stomach with the acids necessary to break down nutrients and also help lower the body's pH. Don't take it though if the HCL gives you heartburn.* Try eating raw almonds, an alkaline-producing food that can balance your pH because they are a good source of calcium.
* [[Calcium]] makes the LES tighten. This helps keep stomach acid where it belongs. But we don’t recommend taking a supplement. It needs to come from whole food sources and get absorbed in the stomach to be effective. Try adding some to your diet to keep your LES working the right way. But don’t depend on milk. You can do better than that. Sardines, salmon, kale, and plain yogurt are great sources of calcium… And they aren’t as inflammatory.
* Taking to 1 teaspoon of aluminum free baking soda in the late afternoon will also stimulate the production of more hydrochloric acid.
* [[Slippery Elm]] (like [[licorice]]) coats the lining of the digestive tract, protecting delicate tissues. Additionally, it relieves coughing and throat pain from regurgitated stomach acids.
*[[Gentian]] Tea, an age-old digestive aid, prevents heartburn. Simmer one teaspoon of gentian in a cup of water for 30 minutes. Sprinkle just a pinch of ginger and cayenne in the tea. Drink one-half hour before meals.
* Lose weight. Studies show losing 10 percent of your body fat can improve acid reflux symptoms.
*[[Chamomile]], known for its anti-inflammatory properties, is a natural remedy for digestive conditions. Drink a cup of chamomile tea up to four times a day, between meals.
*[[Cinnamon]] helps calm and soothe the stomach.
* [[Ellagic Acid]]: This polyphenol protects your stomach and esophagus from H. pylori. It also fights inflammation and protects you against ulcers. Studies show that it decreases tumor growth caused by H. pylori by up to 55 percent. Even if ulcers aren’t something you worry about, it reduces the inflammation that helps cause acid reflux symptoms. You can find it in strawberries, pomegranates, and walnuts.
*An acid reflux wedge pillow will relieve discomfort by elevating the upper body.
*Take 1 to 2 teaspoons daily of apple cider vinegar. It’s great mixed with honey in tea or instead of lemon in tea. “Many people mistakenly believe all acid reflux and indigestion is caused by an overproduction of acid. The latest research shows it’s actually the opposite for many people: There is too little acid produced to adequately digest the food eaten.
*Supplement with [[Saccharomyces Boulardii]], a probiotic strain specifically for the small intestine, to help optimize absorption of key vitamins for optimal digestive health,”
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