Acid Reflux and Vinegar

[Shayy316]

I believe I have Acid Reflux as I have the same beginning symptoms as my brother did and he was diagnosed with it. But my question is: Is it safe to swallowing vinegar? I tried it once and it did work. Felt like I swallowed a fireball but it worked. Is there any health problems that could occur from using this trick?

[gymdandee]

Lose weight, Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine, Keep stress under control, Avoid foods that aggravate GERD including onions, garlic, fatty and greasy foods, chocolate, and peppermint. low-fat foods is important to minimize reflux symptoms, because fatty foods usually stay in your stomach longer. Any foods that decrease gastric emptying tend to worsen GERD,  Don't smoke
Sip chamomile tea. It can help soothe inflamed tissue in the esophagus.
Try sleeping on your left side. This may help move acid away from the entrance of the esophagus. Raising the head of the bed by a few inches can also help.

[silverfox67]

Wow!  even that would make me choke if I didn't dilute it!  LOL

:D    Hope your acid reflux is being well-controlled.  

[Shayy316]

I only do a teaspoon of regular vinegar

[silverfox67]

I dilute the vinegar - 1Tbs. to 8 oz. of water.  It's too strong to take it "all at once".  Makes me choke to try that!!

[NT77]

None that are known. If it works for you, that's great!