How to Naturally Treat Acid Reflux | Dr. Josh Axe

In this video, I’m going to go over how to naturally treat acid reflux.

Triggers for acid reflux usually involve not getting enough enzymes in your diet, causing low stomach acid. In order to address this issue, you need to change your diet. I would recommend avoiding citrus fruits, tomatoes, chocolate, carbonated beverages, grain products, and hydrogenated oils. Replace those foods with foods that are high in enzymes and easy for your body to digest like vegetables, fruits, organic meats, bone broth.

Additionally, you want to supplement your body with a digestive enzyme supplement (two capsules with meals) or HCL with pepsin (start with one capsule with protein). You will also want to focus on your lifestyle by eating less at meals and slowing down your eating pace.

Lastly, start using apple cider vinegar, which is the number one home remedy for acid reflux (one tablespoon before your meal). Apple cider vinegar is effective because it contains acetic acid which helps you to digest food. Following all of these tips will improve your symptoms and help you overcome acid reflux altogether.
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Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist with a passion to help people eat healthily and live a healthy lifestyle.
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This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

[JamesRobert]

I have been suffering from acid reflux with stomach pain and chest pain for the past 9 months! I go through pain every day! I do not know what else to do! I've been taking so many antibiotics and nothing... I wasn't going to work anymore, until I came across Dr. Emovon on YouTube. Thank you for doing everything that you do and helping me during a hard time. I'll definitely spread this to the whole world, I'm totally free from acid reflux....👍👍👍👍

[CH-rscm]

Acid reflux is such a pain psychologically, especially when you are trying to gain muscle mass. It's like your body is violently telling you what to do, what to eat, how to live, etc.

[chmugo]

The major thing that helped me was to chew my food until it turned into a liquid before swallowing. This helped close my esophogus where the acid was coming through. I am losing weight and my stomach is shrinking and my brain was still wired to eat large amount of foods and really fast as well. I didn't know how much overeating I was doing until I slowed down and I realized after actually chewing longer that I was getting full very quickly... and before this, I was literally overstuffing myself. Since I've been chewing longer, half my plate is full when I have to stop. Blew my mind.

[redhead]

You are 100% spot on but you dont need me to tell you that. My heartburn started with big Rueben sandwiches (high fat) and too much sandwich. The intense, painful burning was so bad I thought i would have to call 9-1-1. Acid reflux was hands down the WORST thing I have ever experienced. I am gonna say it again... It was the worst thing I have ever experienced. It lasted about a month and then vanished. I could not go through it again. I researched everything. My doctor put me on acid reducers! Wrong! I eventually found my way to Digestive Enzymes and it changed everything. Smaller portions, chew your food, enzymes, lose weight. I dont know if there are different pain levels to acid reflux but my heart goes out to anyone who has the bad one. You cant even describe how bad it is. Listen to this guy. He knows what he is talking about.

[davidgarcia-rvfs]

Doctor Axe and doctor Berg are my favorite doctors. Hands down

[christmasgirl]

Never in a billion years did I think I would end up with a health condition. Every single doctor visit I've had, I was healthy. But last year changed it all for me...boom....acid reflux. And it sucks....big time.

[shirleykrueger]

I have been sharing this information with others for over 15 years. It is so good to hear it from someone else. my husband can eat whatever he wants even before bed time with no pain.  He suffered for 20 years before he met me and found out how to be pain free.

[Jesus_is_Lord]

I have a severe esophageal stricture from acid reflux. Im currently taking medication for acid reflux but it seems to be making it worse. I've tried to stop taking it and I get awful heartburn. I'm not really sure what to do. It's terrible ..I'm always nauseous and have this intense burning throughout my entire stomache and even in my throat. I'm miserable. I'm only able to eat very soft foods like yogurt or ice cream because of my stricture. Im so malnourished and have lost almost 20 lbs. I've been like this for over a year because I only recently found out that I have a stricture. I've tried Apple cider vinegar and it didn't help me at all unfortunately. My heart goes out to anyone suffering from this

[paul]

I’ve been getting acid reflux since the government shut-down, especially after my last meal. Thank you Dr. Axe!

[jahxotic]

Man thank you DR. Axe... JUST LEFT THE HOSPITAL AS WELL.. LETS ALL WAKE UP AND GET HEALTHY PPL. ONE LOVE, ALL LOVE!!

[ironsnowman]

Acid reflux was keeping me up several nights a week. Prilosec kind of worked as long as I took one every twelve hours, but could always feel the possibility the acid reflux could really flare up. I didn't like the long term side effects of Prilosec and needed a better solution. I found this video, tried it, and by the second day of taking the digestive enzymes and apple cider vinegar I never had a problem again. It's been over two months now. While I don't take the enzymes regularly, I've come to really enjoy the apple cider vinegar on it's own. Since I've started I've never had a flare up or any of the other problems that comes with reflux (bloating, gas, etc). Life is good.

[healthiswealthjohn]

Hi Dr Josh, long story short, I was praying cuz I had really bad heartburn and constipated, while newly diving into a fully raw vegan diet. Getting rid of old junk eating patterns! I thought of ACV and was concerned if it would make it worse. But this video and Braggs website confirmed to get it. I can say, within the first day, heartburn was gone. Within the second day, all constipation was gone. What a Glorious and easy breakthrough! :-) I used two tablespoons Braggs Raw Apple Cider Vinegar in a cup of water 3 times a day, reducing to once in the morning, as symptoms greatly improved. I'm a new subscriber. :-) Hallelujah! God Bless you, for the quick and easy and simple tips!! Shalom! :-)

[henrythomas]

I don't usually comment on videos but I couldn't stop myself from doing so here. Awesome video and an impressive one. Thank you so much.

[kellyxo]

it makes me happy to read these comments knowing that other people are dealing with what im dealing with. i wake up for school, and feel VERY nauseous and dizzy. i usually end up throwing up acid :( hate acid reflux

[dogzillasquad]

IS BEEN 6 MONTH SEEM MY GRANDMA HAVE ANY EPISODE OF ACID REFLECT SHE CHANGE HER DIET AND FOLLOW YOUR ADVISE AND THE ADVISE OF HER DOCTOR, THANK YOU FOR HELPING MY GRANDMA

[BodyOfPlayMusic]

Bless you Josh, this information is brief and spot on, thank you for your time to help us all, very much appreciated!

[kimw]

No more soda and no more "over eating" is what helped me the most.
Also going to mostly vegan diet and vitamins/minerals.

[rtcredeemed]

I got diagnosed with H. Pylori. I took 14 days of therapy with antibiotics. After I finished my treatment, I started having horrible acid reflux and burning in my stomach and esofagus.
I have tried lemongrass, fennel, ginger, turmeric, and oregano, but I don't feel any different.
I tried ACV, and it was really hard to overcome the acidity at night.

[mariawinter]

Wonderful explanation concerning eliminating acid reflux. Esp how to safely add acid & digestive friendly food. I wonder, do we start to sabotage our stomach acid balance when we start to eat what adults eat? I've seen parents give their 2 year old kid, BBQ, burgers etc, pastries, processed sweet cereal, sugary drinks & salty snacks. Is that the beginning of not having enough acid?

[unleashed]

I have acid reflux and my chest area is sore as well. When I try to do a deep breath to calm myself, I can feel the soreness very much so. Last year I was told by my doctor I had costochondritis. Which is the feeling I'm getting right now. I also end up stressing at the same time, so it causes my heart to go fast as well sometimes.

This started when I was drinking Tea while standing up. The reason why I was standing was that I was helping out with something at the time at home. All of a sudden I felt a cramp in my left side. After I felt it, I kept breathing deeply to try and relax it. It ended up turning into a sharp pain afterwards. The sharp pain stopped after a while, but I'm still stressed, as I feel sore.