OS and Acid Reflux?

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Janna -I have to admit that I do not have a clue about what, if any, effects OS might have on acid reflux. Given what I know, or think I know, about OS, I would suspect that it might not directly have any positive effects on acid reflux, but perhaps might lead to relief as a secondary effect of boosting overall health.Apple cider vinegar seems to help in the large majority of cases (one report I read indicated that 49 out of 53 people who responded said that apple cider vinegar worked for their acid reflux). Your healthy diet may preclude some of the more common foods associated with heartburn and reflux, such as chocolate, peppermint, fried foods, fatty foods, or sugars; drinking coffee, carbonated drinks, or alcohol; as well as tobacco products. However, I have found some aspects of a healthy diet, such as fruits and vegetables, can also lead to irritation for those of us (yes, "us") who sometimes have reflux and apnea,

because once heartburn occurs, the backflow of stomach juices can cause the esophagus to become sensitive to certain foods, such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, garlic, and onions. I have found that large salads or large amounts of fresh vegetables and fruits, fruit juice, tomato sauce, peppers, chilies and spicy foods, big evening meals and late night snacks all can result in unpleasant nighttime episodes of reflux. As can being overweight or strenuous exercise (especially if accompanied by a sports drink). I think it is a good idea would be to try to consume the healthy things that might cause reflux a bit earlier in the day. Many recommend eating smaller meals spread throughout the day.Have you tried eating low-fat yogurt with active yeast cultures? Low fat protein helps lessen heartburn and reflux and the yeast cultures such as acidophilus help keep the stomach and digestive system properly balanced.In my book, "Collected Home and

Herbal Remedies", which you should have a copy of, the first listed condition happens to be Acid Reflux. There is also some good information to be found under "Heartburn". Here is the listing for Acid Reflux: Acid Reflux Prevention and treatment: Avoid spicy foods and any food that bothers you. Below are a few more things that will help tremendously. Don't lie down until at least three hours

after eating. Sleep with your head at least eight inches higher than your stomach to let gravity help keep stomach acids from coming up into your esophagus. Don't bend over or do exercises until long after eating. Eat six small meals instead of three large meals.Don't drink carbonated beverages.Cut out fatty foods (they increase the time food remains in the stomach).

Quit smoking. Nicotine relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Cut out chocolate (it relaxes the LES). Don't drink alcoholic beverages (alcohol relaxes the LES). Eliminate caffeine (it relaxes the LES). Eat properly so you don't develop constipation - that pushing will also push food or stomach acids upward. Lying on your left side can help relieve heartburn by keeping the stomach below the esophagus and acid-free. Avoid stress and anger. Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a tall glass of water, and sip this during your meals. Yogurt contains beneficial digestive bacteria, as do acidophilus capsules. (This also comes in chewable raspberry flavored acidophilus tablets.) Eat dried figs, fresh pineapple*, and dried or fresh papaya. These foods are loaded with digestive enzymes. Or you could take digestive enzymes in capsule form. *Pineapple will help most people, and it bothers some - if it bothers you, eliminate it from your diet. Note: Peppermint candy, tea, or essential oil will soothe an upset stomach, relax the body and so aid in digestion, and relax muscles to allow the body to get rid of gas. But, peppermint should not be taken if

you have acid reflux or GERD because it relaxes and weakens the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). When the LES is relaxed, food and liquid are allowed to come back up. Sorry that I cannot directly answer your question, but hopefully I may have provided some useful information nevertheless.Tony dreamweavermphs <cr8iveart wrote: Tony, Does the oleander soup affect acid reflux in anyway, either good or bad? I have been suffering with acid reflux for three years. The apple cider vinegar doesn't seem to do it for me. I really feel like I live like a monk. This seems to have taken all the joy out of my life. I eat really healthly and still hurt. I know that this is a forum about oleander soup but I really hope that the soup - if there is cancer there, will

ameliorate that, so that if that is not the problem I can move on. Janna