Kimberly

Acid Reflux Controlled by Taking Ginger Capsules?



Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2008

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"Kim, where are the antacids?" I heard that all too familiar sound. "Your not supposed to take them everyday," I replied. My husband who doesn't even take an aspirin for an occasional headache was popping antacids like they were coming from a pez dispenser. Knowing he would never go to the Doctor to treat his acid reflux disease, I set out to find an alternative remedy.

I have always taken herbs, so I decided that is where I'll start. After reading some material on the subject, I narrowed it down to ginger. Ginger is used to settle an upset stomach I reasoned, so why not try that first? We started him off with one 500 mg. capsule. The next day we upped the dosage to 1000 mg before bedtime. After only 2 days,"IT WORKED!" He now takes 1000 mg of ginger every day and he hasn't had any acid break through in over 3 years.

Every individual is different, but we learned that when my husband can taste the ginger a few minutes after swallowing the capsules, that was his correct dose. Once in a great while he may need an extra 500 mg. of ginger, but that is usually after he has eaten a large pasta dinner or too many potato chips. I don't know if taking ginger is right for everyone, but we were fortunate enough to have found an inexpensive, alternative method. It really worked for us and hopefully it will work for you to.

Kimberly enjoys studying numerology, astrology, love compatibility charts and experimenting with herbal remedies. She is an advocate for more funding from the NCI for pancreatic cancer research and she has operated her own canine stylist business for the past 12 years. Her interests also include studying little known "plant foods" that induce natural weight loss and also studying a little known herb that naturally curbs the cravings for alcohol .   

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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)
» left by Jessica
from Cleveland, OH 3 years 289 days ago.
Thank you for posting this informative article! I, like your husband, do not like to take over-the-counter medicines or medications for anything if there is an organic or natural alternative. I have been researching ginger for my motion sickness (when flying) and now will consider purchasing it because of this and many stories like yours. Thank you!
» left by 3 years 289 days ago.
Dear Jessica, You are so welcome! If just one person is helped with their acid reflux by taking ginger, it was well worth my while writing this article. Thank you and good luck. Kimberly
» left by Jessica
from Cleveland, OH 3 years 289 days ago.
I will also recommend this as an alternative to surgery for my sister-in-law who suffers from horrible acid reflux! thanks again!
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