Feeling Barfy? Natural Antacids

 

So. Acid reflux, aka GERD.  Terrible stuff.  I'm 99% sure I never had it till I had chemo back in the day.  Got it now!  The only true help for it is 7up, in a can, not a bottle, icy cold.

 

In the rare case you ate some hot cheesy dish of goodness late in the day, maybe you want something more.  

It occurred to me there must be "natural antacids" that you could eat or drink to counteract or lessen your problems.  I haven't had any luck with things like Tums or Alka Selzer gummies at all.  I take one Omeprazole daily, or things go south really fast even if I don't eat anything upsetting, like any dairy or gravy.  Of the presented options, I liked and think I would eat or drink these:

 Ginger

Papaya

Turmeric

Chamomile Tea

Baking soda in water

Yogurt

Bananas 

 

Here are some resources:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/gerd-diet-foods-that-help-with-acid-reflux-heartburn 

 

https://www.health.com/natural-antacids 

 

https://www.bswhealth.com/blog/7-natural-remedies-for-acid-reflux 

Five Things Friday August 2, 2024

 Welcome to another relaxing Friday. Ready to cruise into a nice weekend? Aren’t we all.

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Two: Is it National Sibling Week? It should be! I have six of them.

Three:  My life really is simple. I make it seem complex by making endless, detailed lists of things I could do, should do.

Four: In case the recent heat wave is getting to you, here’s another summery drink. It looks lovely, but where do you find green ice cream or sherbet?  Mint ice cream would be green, but 7Up and mint? Nope, nope.

Five:  I had forgotten about Mercurochrome till I saw this. Ouch, ouch. Making any wound worse for years and years.