Reflux Quotes

“It is well-documented that stomach acid begins the digestive process, and aids the absorption of several essential vitamins and minerals. The most affected nutrients are Vitamin B12 and magnesium.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in an 8oz glass of water. A good daily regimen to try is a morning glass of water with apple cider vinegar.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in an 8oz glass”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Exercise after your last meal can help settle the stomach and decrease likelihood of symptoms. Studies show that people who have their last meal about three hours before bedtime and participate in light exercise, like a walk around the neighborhood after dinner, tend to have the lowest incidence of acid reflux at bedtime.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Many studies show that even a small decrease in weight can help improve acid reflux symptoms, and exercise in general helps as well. Low impact practices like yoga or Tai Chi are good”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Another water option, believe it or not, is alkaline water. Certain brands of bottled water report their products have an alkaline pH, which can help balance out stomach acid. While most evidence is anecdotal, it does make sense that an alkaline substance will help balance out an acid.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Licorice tea is a good choice because it increases the mucus production in the esophagus. As it builds up, it coats the cell lining, giving a layer of protection against unruly stomach acid.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“If your acid reflux symptoms don’t seem to subside by drinking more water, you will likely see differences in other areas of your body as well, so keep it up!”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Carbonated beverages like soda or seltzer water should be skipped if they are acid reflux triggers. Coffee provides water as well, but caffeine can be a reflux trigger, and since it acts as a diuretic, actually pulls more water out of the body.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“You must let the acid do the job it was intended to do. Undigested food particles can cause stomach and lower gastrointestinal upset as the concentrated molecules attract water into the GI system to dilute it. This can cause almost immediate symptoms of gastric flushing, diarrhea, gas and bloating. These symptoms can be urgent and unpleasant. Letting the stomach acid do its job can prevent this from happening and keeps the system moving as it was meant to. Have a glass before your meal, then about a half hour after,”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“The ideal time to drink extra water is right before a meal. Waiting to have water after or during a meal fills the stomach, and delays gastric emptying, causing food to build up. This creates pressure on the esophageal sphincter, preventing it from fully closing.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Several sources report success with compliance, and remembering to complete the exercises, when they are done first thing in the morning, even before getting out of bed. Try practicing deep breathing as part of your wake up ritual.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Participants practiced conscious deep breathing techniques for 30 minutes per day over nine months. The 30 minutes does not have to be all at once. It can be done in five or ten minute increments throughout the day. It can be done sitting, standing or lying down. All it takes is a few minutes of concentration.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“breathing from your belly and not your chest. If your hand is on your belly and stomach, your chest should not move, and air should enter your belly as you breathe in rather than your chest.  Breathe in fully, until no more air can enter your lungs. Then, breathe out slowly and completely, until you feel strained expelling air. This straining helps strengthen the diaphragm, supporting the esophageal sphincter.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“ginger, hops and peppermint. A word of warning: Bitters are usually associated as a trigger for acid reflux symptoms. This is not appropriate for immediate relief of existing symptoms, but may help if eaten before a meal to stimulate acid production before food enters the gut.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Gum: studies show that increasing saliva can help dilute acid built up in the lower esophagus. Chewing gum stimulates the salivary glands in the mouth to produce excess saliva, which, when swallowed, helps wash some of the stomach acid out, decreasing symptoms.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Dairy products: much like Maalox, dairy products like milk, cream or yogurt are thick, viscous substances that are able to coat the lining of the esophagus, protecting it from acid.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Baking soda: a natural source of sodium bicarbonate, the active ingredient in Tums, baking soda can be a quick, cost effective remedy for occasional acid reflux. A teaspoon mixed with a glass of water swiftly neutralizes acid and relieves symptoms.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Cutting your carbohydrate intake in half can quickly reduce symptoms. If the difference is not apparent, eliminating high carb foods like potato, pasta and bread for a short experimental period may be necessary.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“laying down to go to sleep causes a problem. Gravity will naturally bring more stomach acid to the top of the stomach, making it ready to enter the esophagus should the sphincter open. If the sphincter remains open, symptoms will persist as long as you are laying down.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day, and avoiding overstuffing yourself. Aim to eat a small meal or snack every 3-4 hours to avoid eating very large meals when you are famished.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Evidence of acid reflux triggers is varies widely, but some of the most common are as follows: Spicy or strong flavored foods like onion and garlic Chocolate Coffee Alcohol High acid foods like citrus or tomato, including tomato sauce Caffeinated drinks like soda High carbohydrate foods”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“Good, non-harmful strains of bacteria in large colonies help to keep smaller colonies of harmful bacteria in check. They act as an extension to the immune system. This is why yogurt is recommended to help digestive issues.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“The unfortunate side effect of shallow breathing is a decrease in strength in the muscles that surround the lower esophageal sphincter. Deep breathing allows these muscles to stretch to their maximum, and then contract. Shallow breathing uses only a small amount of the muscle capacity to work.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“In response to stress of possible harm or death, the heart rate quickens and breathing quickens in order to supply more oxygen to muscles, including the heart. This is an involuntary body function, so there is really no control over it unless you are aware it is occurring, any you consciously try to control your breathing.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“people who are more emotional and quick to react have elevated stomach acid when stress is introduced.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“greater incidence of GERD during times of stress. This study was completed in Norway, with over 40,000 people. They also reported that low job satisfaction was a common thread.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet

“low fiber foods and simple sugars like refined flour products are easily broken down into their smallest form and therefore do not require much stomach acid to digest. More complex particles, like animal proteins or high fiber foods will need a bit more acid to break them down. If this recognition system gets out of whack, food may trigger a release of stomach acid that is not appropriate for the food.”
― Kirsten Yang, Reflux: Finally free: Stop heartburn and excessive acid in less than a week with these 3(+1) natural methods along with a tasty diet