How to Relieve Acid Reflux With Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has long been used as a home remedy to fight acid reflux. Acid reflux is caused by too little stomach acid and the acid in apple cider vinegar may balance the digestive tract to reduce acid reflux. Apple cider vinegar is harmless, so even if it doesn't help it can't hurt.

Instructions

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  Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 8 ounces of cold or hot water. Add honey to taste. You could also try mixing with apple juice or other juices to find a palatable combination. Drink prior to eating, or when you begin to feel the burn of acid reflux.

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  Add baking soda to the recipe to neutralize the acid. Start with a quarter teaspoon of baking soda, and increase if necessary. If you have a pH meter, use that to measure the pH level. Mix in the baking soda until it reaches a pH level of 7.

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  Protect your teeth. Apple cider vinegar can erode tooth enamel, so always dilute it with water. Rinse your mouth immediately after drinking apple cider vinegar straight, or drink it through a straw to limit your teeth's exposure.

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  Take apple cider vinegar tablets if you can't get past the taste of the apple cider injested as a liquid. While the tablet form of apple cider vinegar doesn't work as fast as the liquid form, it may still be helpful.