FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 1) How can this work when ACV and lemon juice are acidic? The problem is that (based on what I've read) as much as 80% of people who suffer from GERD/reflux actually have LOW stomach acid. Because of this the lower esophageal sphincter at the top of the stomach does not get the signal to close, thereby allowing acid up into the esophagus. The acid in the ACV triggers the lower esophageal sphincter to close. 2) How do I know if I have low stomach acid? Mix 1/4 tsp of baking soda with a small glass of water. Drink it and see how long it takes you to burp. If more than 5 minutes (or not at all), you have low stomach acid. 3) Why does it burn my throat when I drink it? Probably because your esophagus has been made raw by stomach acid. I found that after about a week, it didn't burn nearly as much for me. 4) Does this work for silent reflux? It did for me. 5) What if I have a hiatal hernia? I can't advise you on that. I had mine repaired a number of years ago when I had surgery to fix an inguinal hernia. 6) Can I just take ACV capsules? Maybe. They didn't work for me. Neither did betaine HCL. 7) Should I keep taking my reflux meds? I did not. My logic is that they would be fighting the very thing I'm trying to accomplish with the ACV. 8) Do I need to make the tonic or can I just drink the ACV in water? You can drink it in water. ACV is the primary ingredient. The other ingredients have health benefits, but most make this tonic more palatable. 9) Will I have to drink this for the rest of my life or just 30 days? It's been a year since I've been on reflux meds or had symptoms. I found that I was able to gradually dial back my consumption to the point where I just mix 2TB of ACV with a small glass of water and chug it down before bedtime 2-3 nights per week. ▼
The tonic is working because it’s increasing the acid in the stomach. Acid reflux is due to an increase intra-abdominal pressure caused by low stomach acid. This causes bacteria to grow in the stomach feeding off the undigested foods. So, this built up pressure causes the lower esophageal sphincter to open causing the reflux and heartburn. I am happy for you and thanks for sharing.
I use to suffer to from acid reflux acv did it for me. You will find you don't need to drink it daily. I only drink it now when I have problems. Kill the yeast and your good for a while.
I had severe reflux for years. Was on rabeprozole. I’d tried ACV previously but it was making it worse and I couldn’t stand the burning. Instructions were always one tablespoon in a glass of water. I really wanted to get off rabepreozole so I tried just a teaspoon at a time in a big glass of water. Initially I drank this 3 times a day. At first it burned bad! I also have a duodenal ulcer, this could be why it burned so much. I pushed through, and after a couple of weeks the burning nearly went away. A couple of weeks later, zero burn. I think the highly diluted small doses cured my ulcer! Now I take one tablespoon in a really big glass of water every second day. No burning, no reflux! And no rabeprozole. I also cut out wheat and sugar, which always made reflux worse. I’ve been doing this for a total of 6 weeks now, and while I occasionally get a tiny bit of heartburn it’s never bad enough to warrant even a Tum. I’d say I’m cured!
Steve, I'm a successful grad of your procedure. I've gone more than one month now without my prescription and am heartburn free after more than 30 years with HB. It is a life-changer. Thanks.
I have average in English so you adjust my spoken and listen the question please ask the answer to me I have acid reflux I was 19 done I go to the question how many times drink in a day.? Before or after meals please ask me.?
@@khalidahmed1054 I had a drink before each meal, about 2 or 3 times each day. I hope it works for you Khalid as well as it did for me. Also, I limit my carbohydrate intake--I'm on a ketogenic diet. Good luck, I'm pulling for you.
Hi Steve, I take ACV, lemon juice and warm water first thing in the morning and sparkling water with pink salt last thing at night. Keto all day and I feel great. Really works for me. I'm 67 and am slimmer than I was in my twenties.
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There’s absolutely nothing terrible I have dealt with than this severe acid reflux disorder. I used to be a patient of a serious acid reflux and chest aches and 20 days since I began using this acid reflux disorder medication t.co/yGqhYaiClu my heartburn was entirely cured! The stinging feeling, the chest pain, the bloated tummy and the constant burping have entirely vanished. . .
I’ve been suffering with GERD for years and had a really bad flare up recently. Tried ACV and I no longer have acid reflux! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I feel like I have my life back
I had acid reflux for 30+ years. Before ACV came along my reflux had progressed to Barrett’s esophagus, which got worse and was heading towards esophageal cancer. I too was mega-dosing on proton pump inhibitors. I discovered a clinical trial at Mayo Clinic (radio-frequency ablation) which cured me completely. But I was still taking PPI’s. It took a keto diet and ACV to get me off the meds. I’m now only rarely taking ACV. I think that being on OMAD also helps.
Drs can’t treat this because they don’t understand the mechanism of reflux. The medication actually makes things worse. I practiced medicine for 28 years. I use the tonic now too. I use Keto to control my diabetes and insulin resistance. I have learned so much on my own,that I did not learn in medical school
My doctor messed me up so bad!!! Just starting this process, 2 days in and I don’t wanna jinx it but the acv seems to be working :) can’t believe they destroyed my stomach acid with those nasty PPIs
Good to know. Judging from videos I have watched etc I think I have silent reflux. I phoned my doctor who said it's just viral and to take paracetamol. I will try acv, I'm so desperate for sleep
One more thing to consider when debating between a tonic a day or a pill a day is that while the tonic helps heal the system and aids in digestion, the pill reduces acid and prevents absorption of some nutrients, so it's not an even trade at all. That pill may make the reflux less evident, but it takes a toll on your pocketbook AND your health.
I agree. If you have to do something once a day, why not make it the thing that will help you to heal and absorb nutrients, instead of the band-aid that inhibits absorption?
@@CN-dl2cj seems like natural healing fixes things while big pharma as you say puts a band aid on it while at the same time possibly giving you other issues in your body/mind, the sidelining and now demonization of natural healing is a crime against humanity,
Steve, I want to THANK YOU for your ACV videos. I've been suffering for years of gastrointestinal problems. Prescribed prolesec, then pantoprozol. Made it worse. Ended up in the ER this past April with severe gut pains; I had made arrangements for someone to agree to take my dog in the event I was dying. That's how awful it was, and continued! I stopped the acid reducing drugs because they weren't working, then watched your ACV videos and thought, "what do I have to lose?". A couple of weeks in, NO MORE PAIN, OR BLOATING. I, like you, am angry that something so simple was never suggested to me .... it's always pills, pills, pills, which made things worse! God bless you.
@@SeriousKeto I have a friend who is troubled by acid reflux, and was explaining to him earlier this week how to solve it with ACV. Even better, I just forwarded the link to your excellent video above. Thanks again!
I had a backup one night and couldn't breathe for several moments. Almost felt I was going to pass out from lack of air. I've had a ton of scary things happen in my life, but this was one of the most notable. Thank you for your first video as I'm only two days in and I feel so much better and am working off my meds.
I suddenly developed acid reflux or GERD 3 months ago and being on PPIs now for 2 months hasn't provided me any relief whatsoever. I've read so many dangers about long term dangers of PPIs and I don't want to be on this long-term. I'm heading to the store after work to get the ingredients to make this. I'm desperate to feel better and get rid of the throat pain, heartburn and constant burps. Thank you for sharing and giving us something to try!
Update us how it goes. Epically interested i am if the burpies go away. I have the same problem. I am doing cabbage juice now but after this video I integrate the ACV as well. Wishing you the best
@@giuliof2000 It sadly wasn't working for me. I felt worse. I know Serious Keto said there was a hump to go over but I felt so bad that I went back on my PPIs and hoping a new doctor can help. It may not work for everybody.
I love you! You saved me! I was crying to the universe, I was getting ready to go to the ER again but I told myself there has to be another way. That night I watched your video and from that day I have never missed a day. THIS WORKS. Thank you
After 20+ years with chronic cough (not GERD but finally diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal acid reflux). Keto made it better but ACV took it away. Thanks for the tonic recipe.
My doctor found out that I`ve got a major inflammation in my esophagus as well as chronic acid reflux. Fortunately, I`d been helped by this heartburn treatment t.co/yGqhYaiClu My heartburn as well as constant taste of acid in my mouth have all disappeared in less than Two weeks and I lost 13 pounds.?
I’m a 30 year pharmacist and suffer from occasional reflux. In fact I’m sitting in my recliner because of a reflux incident waiting on the antacid to kick on. PPI (proton pump inhibitor) the class that Pantoprazole is in, kills off the flora of the stomach. Flora is the natural bacteria in the stomach and colon. The flora helps control the acid production of the stomach. So the PPI makes it even worse if taken on a daily basis. When they first came out with Omeprazole we were cautioned to not take it for longer than 6 weeks due to tumors that developed in lab rats during the trials. Almost immediately after launch the Dr’s prescribe this as a sort of maintenance medication. Like your blood pressure. Years later I was in a Seminar with one of the PPI reps giving a presentation. Someone asked about the initial 6 week duration limit and why isn’t it adhered to. He said, “unless you’re a lab rat you don’t need to worry about the tumors.” Most laughed. Thinking back it wasn’t so funny. PPIs aren’t meant for long term use. They push them for long term use to make a higher profit. ACV works for reflux but Big Pharma isn’t going to tell you. Over 30 years of being a pharmacist I’ve seen the profit nature of Big Pharma. I’ve tried to get patients off of PPIs. Told them the harm it’s doing to them. How the chronic use of PPI just makes the reflux worse. But folks prefer a pill vs anything natural. Big Pharma’s war on anything that may take money from their bottom line, be it natural cures, CBD or anything improving live they don’t profit from, had lead to patients trusting the synthetic non natural medication over natural and superior treatments. As evidence of a 15 year PPI user getting off the meds and having one rough spell and one reflux incident mainly due to all his evening meal. Keep on the good work. The reason this class is called Proton Pump inhibitors is that there cellular level transport mechanism, pumps, that transfer hydrogen ions( the proton) across the cell membrane into the stomach. Too many of those little suckers leads to all the indigestion and acids reflux issues. The PPI stop the transport mechanism and therefore reduce the amount of the offending agent in the stomach.
Hi John Hall, does ACV work for people who produce too much stomach acid also? How did you wean off your pills and start ACV? I already stopped omeprazole but I still take Pepcid AC 2 times a day, it works a bit for my ear ache but not really. I don’t want to take the Pepcid anymore. I want to try ACV but I need a plan. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks 🙏
@@Early_Grayce Hard to say. You can try it to see if it helps. You may also want to look into home made Kombucha, Milk Kifer, Water Kifer and other home fermented foods. There's a link between dysfunctional gut and a suboptimal GI flora. Fermented foods help to restore the balance. Also cutting back on carbs in general and redined carbs in particular also helps.
After watching your 1st video, I began drinking the ACV tonic and stopped taking Prevacid which I had been on for 20+ years when it was a prescription. Even being on Prevacid, I experienced the bile backing up into my mouth (always when I was sleeping) several times per year. It’s been about 6 months of drinking the tonic, no med, and I feel great. I will continue drinking the tonic for the rest of my life. Thank you very much for turning me onto the ACV tonic.
I am a Nutritional Therapist and the 1st thing I tell clients is to test stomach acid. 90% of the time is low stomach acid. Then ACV for a start then HCL capsules. Stay away from medications. Change your diet, manage stress. Eventually test for H. Pilory and SIBO. Stool test too
In this video, I erroneously refer to the valve at the top of the stomach as the "pyloric sphincter"; I meant to say "esophageal sphincter". Another question I often get that I forgot to answer in this video: Did you give up spicy foods? The answer is "no". I regularly eat all of the things doctors say to stay away from when you have reflux -- spicy food, tomatoes, dark chocolate, red wine, etc. None of them cause me any issues since I started consuming the ACV tonic.
Yes, Steve! Me too! People who are doing CICO with SAD look at me strangely and think I am crazy for drinking my ACV tonic. Thanks for the follow up! 👊
Funny thing is, spicy foods never gave me reflux unless I had way way too much spicy foods. For me it was eating wheat based food, especially in the evening. Of course with a keto/lo carb diet there was no wheat. I also lost 50 lbs, so that probably helped a lot too. And I still use ACV daily...twice a day actually (but I did cut back the amount). Folks, always remember to dilute the ACV in water or give Steves tonic a try (which is very good btw). You can also get ACV in pill form, but I never tried it.
GERD since high school. Eliminating the Paleo axis of evil (sugar, refined carbs/grains, and seed oils) is a 95% solution for me. Coffee/tea/yerba mate, all seem to cause some heartburn if I go over 1 cup a day, or worse if I'm eating other things that exacerbate the heartburn. Zero heartburn?: meat, big ass salad w/olive oil/ACV/Parmesan cheese/onion/olives/some other veggies, cheese (I seem okay with dairy). Spicy spices don't seem to be the culprit; on carni days, I've been seasoning my steaks with salt/pepper/chili powder/cayenne pepper with no problems. Love crack slaw, in multiple variations. Some ex-vegetarians talk about veggie fiber causing bloating or pain; maybe I feel a little more bloated eating lots of veggies, but it never bothers me. Grains, OTOH, man, they seem to cause that special kind of esophageal sand paper pain. I still do pizza night with the kids occasionally and the crust, seed oil (if not homemade), soda and tomato sauce do a real number on me if I overdo it. And ACV doesn't cut it (usually use a bit of baking soda to get through the night). I suspect the keto sweeteners (xylitol/erythritol) cause some heartburn, too, but not positive they're the culprit. I tried the Serious Keto ACV drink several times and it was genuinely delightful, but I can't say for certain it's better than just ACV/water. I eventually cut out the sweetener. Then just cut out the middle-men and use ACV/water. Guess I don't need a spoonful of stevia to help the medicine go down....
Hey! man, thanks for your videos. Honestly, you're far better than my personal Doctor and most of the so called doctors. You deserve a medal. Thanks once again
Thankyou so much Mate ! I am recovering from Acid Reflux they were really bad for me, and carbs made them worse..i used to feel so uncomfortable because of those reflux. It's been only 4-5 days with ACV drink + keto and 90% of my acid reflux are gone. I am so happy that guys like you made these videos about ACV. And interestingly our mainstream doctors don't prescribe these useful things. It's like i am actually slowly getting convinced, the western medicine is wisely designed to treat symptoms and not cure the disease at all.
I was on Nexium for about 10 years and when I started my Keto Journey, my integrated doctor told me exactly what you just said. He did advise about ACV but suggested to start with I take an "acid" tablet (can't remember the name). I stopped taking the Nexium and took those tablets for about a month, at the start I had a couple of rough days as you did. I haven't taken a nexium tablet in over 2 years. I don't need to take ACV every day but if I get flare ups from not paying close enough attention to my carbs then I take some once a day till things get back on track. Living without acid reflux is amazing. As a bonus 2 months ago I stopped my cholesterol tablets. Just got my BP medication left but that has been halved.
Just hit the max 10 tums per day.. and searched in desperation for help online. Thanks for sharing this video and info! Had some tonic after seeing your video, and like magic.. relief within a few minutes!!!
I had a colon blockage due to scar tissue. The initial step is to put a tube down the nose. THAT is when I found out I had a hiatal hernia. The tube kept hitting the wall of my stomach. It was not fun. I occasionally had acid reflux, but my problem was food getting "stuck" and moving very slowly through that compressed area. It could be terrifying. I had to remind myself that I could still breathe, so I would eventually be fine. I had contemplated surgery, but kept putting it off. Then, after I started Keto and lost 86 pounds both issues went away. Completely. Just another benefit to Keto. I add ACV, Lemon juice, and cinnamon to my bedtime sleepy time tea. It works wonders.
Wow! I'm having that problem now. My esophagus was stretched because it could take 10 to 20 minutes for a swallow of food to go down. Pain is excruciating. Maybe I should do this.
DAY 1 TODAY: I hope this works for me. I thank my Lord and savior Jesus for people like you sharing this. Had GERD for 2 months now with a lot of medications that don't really get rid of it. I'm having trust issues with the meds because some of them makes it hard to breathe and makes me drowsy. I hope this works. God bless you!
Steve, your video really changed my life! I have been taking acid blockers for six years for severe reflux. I have been on the 30 day challenge for 21 days and feel better now than when I was taking medication. Thanks for the inspiration from your first video!
So gratefull for your help Steve...your video has changed my life...it has been 3 weeks now since i cut of Nexium and started ACV...as i told you in day 4 i was in the same situation...reflux every two hours...but then since day 5 every thing changed like magic...no more pain ..no more heartburning...i drink my ACV two times a day with a glass of water,one tablespoon of honey and himalaja salt...and it made wonders for me...thank you so much ..wish you all the best.
So it didn't work for you the first couple of days?? Today was my first day I drank two tablespoons of diluted ACV in the morning before breakfast and 2 tablespoons before dinner and it didn't seem to help.. Im going to stick with this for 30 days but morale is low:/. I'm not on keto but I avoid trigger foods besides one red bull everyday. If you have any tips please write me back!!
My four first days were horrible...i first thought i was hurting myself with that acid...but than in day 5 i felt so much better ...i am not on keto too. .but i try to eat basic bland food because when i start with tomato, spicies , garlic,onion ,lemons or oranges i feel my reflux back even while i use ACV...even a redbull a day i think is not good...for me acv helps a lot but with diet...if i quit diet than everythink comes back....
I've been taking this for 3 weeks and so far so good. I had a reflux episode when I had some mashed potatoes with a lot of garlic and milk and didn't drink the ACV drink the night before and didn't drink enough the morning before. The pain kicked my butt for two days, but as soon as I took the tonic I felt relief. I am now back to feeling well. I haven't taken Famotidine through these three weeks and so far I'm doing pretty good without antiacids!
I know that reflex feeling waking you up! Awful! Thankful ACV. Going to try your recipe from Dr Z. Sounds delicious I was on Omeprizole for 4 years. Your only supposed be on it for 4 weeks! Been off it for6 years.
Thank you for sharing! I am only 28 yrs old and I’m suffering with severe acid reflux. My doc put me on medication but I’d rather do it the natural way. Thank you for this video, I will give this a try! 👍🏻
Keto for 4 months , PPI's (prilosec) every other day for 2 weeks. While using H2(pepcid) every other day. Continuing to reduce dosage until...off meds. .Now 7 months in keto, NO reflux at all. Was on PPI's for 20 years.
I put 2 tablespoons of ACV, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. I put it in a shaker container and shake each time I take a drink (which keeps the cinnamon from sinking to the bottom). I do already see a difference. I believe in home remedies. They work.
I am one of the fortunate one's who went Keto and cured my acid reflux. Like so many I was going through tons of Tums and Rolaids. Then I got onto the Zantac train and those things worked well for me. No medication has worked as well as Keto has for my acid reflux.
I have had the same journey that you have had with Acid Reflux and PPI medications, and I am having the same success with an ACV drink. It feels sooooo good to drop those medications.
Lying in bed unable to sleep because of reflux, I found this and then went straight to the kitchen and russled up the tonic.. 15 mins later I'm already noticing a little relief and I've only drank half a glassfull . Thankyou so much for this video and recipe. 👌😊
Steve thank you so much. My husband has been suffering for months with GERD and has been on and off Prilosec. Hes only 36. I dont want him on meds for life. He eats so many tums every day. Im 100% making this tonic for him. Im so excited to see if it helps him. Thank you again 💜💜💜
@@guima869 Hes doing OK. He has bad days and good days. Hes back on Prilosec for a little while and then will go back to apple cider vinegar only. Its definitely helped for sure!
I'm no spring chicken. I no longer need the ACV drink and if I want spicy I eat spicy. In fact, Mexican is my favorite cuisine. So, we remain individuals as we age and can't be all lumped into one category.
My favorite drink, bar none... Add small amount cream of tartar to help with leg cramps.... Lemon juice ACV Pink salt Cream of tartar Stevia powder extract Lots of ice and water or sparkling water
@@jessieg4158 To be honest, I just sprinkle some in. Probably about a 1/4 teaspoon I would guess. I have a 40oz canteen that I put everything into for the day...
Started this 30 days ago.. i just dilute the apple cider vinager with water..i dont have to take meds everyday now and only have to drink my acv a couple times a week..it worked for me..
In addition to your excellent description of your experience curing acid reflux, you’re a Packer backer! Me, too! I’ve watched other videos you’ve made, and I thought they were quite informative and thorough. I had already started taking ACV pills when I saw the first video with the tonic recipe. I had been prescribed 40 mg omeprazole, which took away the pain, but I was very concerned about the possibility of causing or contributing to osteoporosis. I already have osteoporosis in the neck of one femur, and I want to reverse that, not make it worse. The ACV pills are helping a lot, but tomorrow I’m going to the store to buy the ingredients I don’t already have for the tonic. By the way, I couldn’t find the lemon juice you bought at Costco. Also, I’m moving closer to a keto diet, but I’m not there yet. Thank you for your wonderful video series over the past four years! In conclusion, I’d like to say Go Pack Go!❤
👍Great great great video. I’m 65 years old and have had acid reflux for 45 of those years. I can say, my acid reflux came mostly from grains. At one time I had a large ulcer in my upper stomach and 13 small ones in my esophagus. I could not ingest ACV. After years of PPI’s and ending up taking 40 mg of Zegerid twice daily and being told I would have to spend the rest of my life on medication, I took my health in my own hands. (Seems like doctors only treat the symptoms 😡) I have been on Keto for 14 months now and don’t have ANY kind of acid reflux nor take medication for the whole time. I could tell the difference with my acid reflux after about four days. 1 teaspoon of baking soda keep me going, giving me some relief until the keto fully kicked in. Since all ulcers are gone now, I do take ACV for the other health benefits. I eat anything now. My hobby is growing hot peppers and I eat jalapeños, habaneros and homemade ghost pepper oil regularly with No problems. Again, thanks for going here again 😀
FREE SPIRIT120 My Gastro doctor did an endoscopy and even took pictures. We counted all the ulcers. In my case, it could’ve been taking too much ibuprofen. The work that I was in caused headaches and that was the only thing that would relieve him. Since going keto, headaches gone, ulcers gone, the burning sensation from anything acid, including ACV is gone.
@@milstringfellow6283 tnx for reply.. trying to figure out if it is an ulcer.. glad u are all healed. What were ur symptoms of ulcer? I just get an abrupt burning pain in upper stomach that lasts for abt 30 seconds or if i eat it goes away right away but trying to figure out if its an ulcer or some other digestive issue w/o having to do endo etc..
FREE SPIRIT120 Well, I’m a big proponent of putting an eye on the problem. After 2 days of testing because of chest tightness the ER was going to send me home. Cardio doc insisted on a heart cath. To make a long story short, it actually saved my life. Stay on strict keto lifestyle without ACV until the pain goes away. I stopped the GERD meds. But to be sure, a scope would answer your question about ulcers. Hope things work out for you
Hi Steve, I have taken the ACV for 3 days now and the whites in my eyes are now whiter! Amazing!! The reflux has disappeared and l am not on my medication. l do not use the sweetner, I do like the taste with water and lemon. Yes, the throat irritation is mildly there, but that disappears after a bit and the extra phlem has significantly been reduced! Thank you for this advice. It has really helped me so far and l am throwing the meds.... OUT!!! Thank you, Cheers! Liz from Kemptville, Ontario, Canada
Thank you. I'm suffering from Acid Reflux and GERD for a bit more 3 years. I just started (3 days ago) taking ACV. I just add 2 table spoons of ACV in warm water and drink it on empty stomach, 30-40 minutes before meal, twice a day (morning and before 4 pm.) Not very pleasant!!!). I'll But it's already helping me. The amount of acid or mucous has decreased.
I was diagnosed with GERD about a year back and was on PPIs but wasn’t getting any relief from the inflammation. I did endoscopy last month and found traces of h pylori and ulcer in my stomach. Doc Prescribed antibiotics for 14 days and after completing the medication I was completely symptoms free for about 4 days until I had heavy meal one day and everything bounced back. I saw your video last month and had a strong feeling it will work because I always felt better after drinking beers but wanted to wait for the ulcer to heal first. I tried ACV for the first time about an 2 hour back and felt instant relief from the inflammation. As I am writing this right now I feel a bit of reflux but far better than before. Will continue ACV for few weeks and see how it goes. Will update progress soon. Thank you.
I had extreme reflux for 15 years before I got married and my wife made me see a specialist. He said I had the worst Barrett's he'd ever seen, basically my entire eshophagus. Said he was surprised I hadn't come in on my knees begging him to stop the acid pain. I guess I'm pretty tough. Anyway, massive dose of nexium for years before I got onto a clinical study where I had cryo ablation and I don't have any Barrett's anymore. but I'm still on the meds. I've been on then for 15 years now and I'm not comfortable with what it's probably doing to me. I've been considering this, thanks for the info.
@@rossothecrimson7 Vinegar didnt , but betaine hcl capsules(stronger version than vinegar , brand Now foods or something else) really help. Taking 2 capsules(648mg) before each meal twice a day(you need to carefully choose the dose for yourself, use google). It is not worth waiting for improvements instantly, but after 2 weeks - a month they are definitely there.
A Hiatal Hernia causes reflux all by itself thru the mechanism of physiology. It forces the LES valve to be held open. As a result, anything in your stomach can reflux backwards up into your esophagus and damage it. Therefore apple cider vinegar and HCL will not help you and will burn your esophagus, until such time as you have the hiatal hernia surgically REPAIRED endoscopically. Once you heal from that surgery, then you can wean off of the PPI, and then try the ACV or HCL (preferable HCL - since it matches the pH of real stomach acid). Until then, you are pretty much stuck on antacids and/or a PPI, to keep whatever’s in your stomach at a low acid level because it IS going to reflux up into your esophagus no matter what you do - until you get the hiatal hernia REPAIRED surgically. They can do it endoscopically, down your throat, with an endoscope, and put in a couple of stitches. Done and done.
I’ve had acid for a while now, and what really bothers me is the bloating and “sore” feeling I get in my stomach! Not to mention the feeling of food and acid backing up on my throat. Can’t wait to try your ACV tonic recipe, Steve. Thanks for the helpful info 💯
@@nicky7655 Hi guys! Just an update- this didn't work for me, unfortunately. What worked for me was drinking Soursop tea. Still wouldn't hurt to try Steve's drink tho, it just might work for you!
What happened to you when you were off the tonic for four days is exactly what has happened to me on several occasions. I’d be laying down sleeping and I start to wake up when I can actually feel the acid coming up the esophagus but it happens so quickly that it gets to my throat and causes me to choke and I can’t breathe-it is the most horrible frightening situation. After it happened I was afraid to go to sleep. but thank goodness I had a Doctor-a DO- Who told me that the symptoms of excess stomach acid are the same as the symptoms of low stomach acid. I’ve had another recent bout of the reflux issue and I had forgotten all about the ACV. I started doing it again today and already I’m feeling better- just a teaspoon in 8 ounces of water works for me. Thanks for sharing your story it’s nice to know that you’re not alone.
You mentioned the coughing. This os a problem I have. So I made a tea from eight pandan leaves and two kefir lime leaves and some sweetner. Put in 3/4 cup acv. Refreshing! Not too strong. I drank it last night and this morning and my coughing has reduced noticably. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for this. I've been on Lanzoprazole or Omeprazole for about 16 years now, always thought I would be. I've just received my order of ACV so I've started to take it today, and I'm starting tomorrow with no meds for the first time in a very long time 🤞🏼
@@SeriousKeto How long did your bad patch last? I'm 16 days off the meds now, having a couple of awful reflux days but determined to get through it... I guess my body is still adjusting to over 15 years on Omeprazole taking coming to a sudden halt.
I completely agree with your experience. I have suffered with gerd many years despite taking omeprazole 40 mg daily. I have started taking ACV a year ago to replace omeprazole. I feel much better with acv but still take occasional omeprazole. Hopefully I am going to stop medication entirely. Thank you sir.
Ooh, I've had that kind of backup happen on more than one occasion. Not fun, can't breathe! I started drinking acv recently. Love it. I use lemon, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne. Sweeten with vanilla stevia
I drink (I don't sip I gulp it) 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar (with mother), a couple of grinds of Himalayan Salt, and a 1/2 teaspoon of potassium (Nu Salt) in 8 to 10 oz of water every day. I didn't and still don't have problems with acid reflux. I drink this every day because for me it is an appetite suppressant, and it is good for you. I usually drink half in the morning before breakfast and the other half before dinner. I have been doing this for eight months now. The taste for me is okay, but I like to drink it fast and follow it with a water chaser. You can buy 3 quarts of the Kirkland Apple Cider Vinegar with mother at Costco for I think about 4 dollars.
I feel like I have a very similar story to yours - I was having a lot of acid reflux and digestive issues, went to the doc and they put me on omeprazole, it worked for a little while until I had an endoscopy and subsequently diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). I was put on pantoprazole for a few years which worked great; my symptoms disappeared, but slowly I found my symptoms returning and I had to take more of the medication to fix the issue. Soon I wasn't having as much acid reflux, but I was always bloated, always sick, always full and scared to eat or drink anything. At the beginning of 2020, I was forced to work from home and stopped eating my at-work breakfast of a bowl of oatmeal. Instead, I started eating 3 fried eggs and a plate full of veggies. Within a week, my symptoms started disappearing. I took my meds less and less until I only take a pill maybe once or twice a month. Grains and sugars were the answer. Now I'm trying to fully get off the meds through ACV.
Hey Will, I'm in a similar place. What types of things do you eat for lunch and dinner? What veggies with your breakfast? And have you tried the ACV yet?
I am very very grateful for this video and going the Holistic route. I will say I started this journey in October & The firsr couple weeks were hard but WORTH IT. i will say, i got too comfortable and stopped taking ACV for like 1 month and it came back stronger with chest discomfort. once i took it again, i am BRAND SPANKING NEW! thanks so much for the idea!
Hi, im on my day3 of acv with my 2months old gerd, day 1 - day 2 my heartburn gone right after i take acv, but i seem to have this bloating and extreme nauseous but cant vomit it out, day 1 to day 3 i still have a feeling that my stomach work so slow to digest food and have this weak and fainting feeling, did you / anyone have the same problem with me? What was your first couple of days with acv?
@@coiwkwk honestly the first 2 weeks were weird for me. i still do get occasionally nausea but after getting test done, it maybe my anxiety. it is hard for the first week or so but it’s so worth it. i will say, every single person is different and every ones response will be different or the same. i can only tell you based off experience.
Hi Steve, Your vids are great and helpful. I have been on omeprozole, lansoprzole etc for 25 years. I am sick of it and know they can cause sserious illness. I stopped cold turkey, apple cider vinegar is amazing :-)
I noticed stomach acids are stronger in the morning and afternoon so I get great benefits from drinking it before dinner. But drinking it first thing in the morning has other great benefits for the body too so I do both many days.
Thanks for the recipe. It was actually a lot more palatable than I expected. I tried taking ACV straight up some years ago and thought never again. But this is drinkable.
A lot of people confuse acid with bad acid. You eat suger cookies and lemon juice stright after that becomes putrefaction. Where as you eat well and add lemon and apple cider vinegar, you actually get a good digestion. With the right acidity.
I’m so happy for you I can’t explain, I’ve experienced really bad acid reflux from pregnancy and I cannot explain to you how depressed it made me feel. It was there all day every day. I wasn’t able to do anything never experienced such discomfort in my life. I can’t imagine how you felt going through this for many years. I will definitely be giving this a go. Thank you so much and I wish you all the best
Thank you very much. Because of this video, I stopped my omeprazol a few days ago, and started with ACV. It helped me immediately. I drink only 1 teaspoon with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and fill it up with water. Not the best taste, so will look into your recipe. I drink this 2 or 3 times a day. What I also noticed, my weight is dropping again, finally. I hit a plateau 3.5 years ago already. Stayed on keto, sometimes low carb because of other benefits. But hopefully this will continue too.
I've been on omeprazole for years and it seemed my stomach was just getting worse every day and so something needed to change. I had Covid last week and just happened to see your video, which inspired me to try again to wean myself off it. I didn't intend to go cold-turkey but did anyway with small amounts of OCV a few times a day. It's been just four days and I feel brilliant! Thanks so much!
Thank you for this info. I truly appreciate it. My husband has similar symptoms. He wakes up some nights, not every night but some. He would wake up all of a sudden and unable to take a breath of air until he caught and it is scary. I always think it's gerd. He has been taking acv and help him also he is on keto but the moment he change his diet he will get attack at night. He hasn't been taking medication. So I do appreciate your experience on medication and this info. I appreciate your info because I haven't came across yet to a more honest person who would explain their symptoms severe experiences with gerd.
I was on a proton pump inhibitor for years as well. Although i do ACV occasionally (mainly before breaking a longer fast), the two things that eliminated reflux for me was cutting out processed foods and elevating the head on my bed only 1.5 inches.
Love this Thankyou, my baby had this from 8 weeks old, until 1ish, horrific is a light word for how much he suffered, he had ranitidine etc, so glad we got rid of it. The issue that caused it was cows milk protein, he had both GERD and GORD, so both threw up constantly, and also was scolded all day everyday by the acid in his throat. So happy the ACV is working for you, Thankyou for all you do, love from the UK xxx
How did you discover it was the cows milk protein? What did you do to help him- anything other than eliminating dairy? Did you have to eliminate all dairy including yogurt?
I hve a hiatal hernia and desperately want off omeprazole.I had been on lanzrapole for 20 years and now omeprazole. Both ppi's and both bad. I hve reduced from 40 to 20 to 10mg without Dr's help. I hve gone cold turkey which I know is wrong 5 days ago and gone on the tonic. So far so good. I hve only eaten lots of salad and a tiny bit of bread with 1/4 oz of butter twice. I'm waiting for the rebound! If it comes I will go back on 10mg omeprazole - but reduced by removing some of the pellets inside. There are 21. So I will take 14 for a few weeks, then down to 7 etc. I will be over the moon if I can get rid of this ppi. It causes dementia and osteoporosis, to name but two. There are exercises to do to pull down the hernia which I will do once I can find it after the fat has gone. Exercises are on utube. Thank you for this utube.
I have a very similar story as yours. I started low-carb/keto the end of October/beginning of November because I really wanted to get off my meds, because I also heard about the terrible side effects. I went completely off my reflux meds a couple weeks ago. I'm so much better, but I plan on trying this acv treatment to see if it will take care of what's lingering, because I've been having some really bad nights still. Thanks so much for the videos. You gained a new subscriber!
Come this December 20th, It will be 3 years since I last took a Reflux Tablet. One BIG Thank You for enabling me to stop taking the tablets. I also notice that there are other benefits in taking Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother)
I had taken Zantac for over 30 years and after I went Keto 18 months ago I started on ACV in water and totally gave up the Zantac from that day forward and have never had an issue since. It definitely works!!!
I've just watched both of your videos on this topic, and am very impressed with your cogent presentation. I have been on omeprazole and chewable antacids for the last year, yet still dealing with debilitating heartburn 6 to 7 times a day. But after watching your videos, I am "cautiously", yet very optimistic. I'm cancelling a Dr's appointment for next week, and going on the program. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Please watch the one year follow-up video and do the the burp test I describe. That should give you a good indication of whether this will work for you. Good luck!
Along with ACV, and a low carb diet, I take a good probiotic, one that has to be refrigerated. (Not at the same time I take the ACV.) I have taken the same probiotic for over 20 years. Good gut health is so important. Having more good bacteria in your gut than bad bacteria can also help prevent ulcers. I’m 60 and take no medicines. It is a crying shame that instead of telling people what to do to help themselves, they get drugs pushed at them.
I started drinking diluted ACV with sweetener when I began Keto 2 years ago. I have it every morning on an empty stomach. While I was never on prescription meds, I went through Tums like candy and Tagamet almost daily. It totally works for me. The only time I get heartburn now is the rare occasion when I eat off of plan.
an undamaged LES closes properly if stomach pH is restored damaged LES will not close even with ACV and reflux can worsen a hiatal hernia will constantly expose the LES to acid. Even a healthy LES can’t handle this for a long time the esophagus’s ability to heal is the key so do everything possible to keep the lower esophagus always clear of acid
Dealing with gerd for 10 plus years. Taken many different meds. Didn't really work. Recently started ACV mixed with room temp water and once a day cinnamon. The reflux has dissipated a great deal and the pain in my chest is diminishing more every day. Anyone with this disease should try it. You may be surprised like i was.👍
you missed a very important fact i used nexcium and my kidneys are now stuffed its one thing they dont tell you its as dangerous as shaccarin both cause accute renal failure i went from stage one to stage 3 in a very short time i was on nexcium for 20 years i dont know if my kidneys will heal i praying they do as next stage is being stuck on a machine once a day to clean my blood
After watching the original video, I quit taking Prevacid on May 7 and started your acv tonic. I’m happy to report that I no longer take a pill after 20+ years, so thank you. I also still drink the tonic daily and on occasion, will have it twice a day.
Hi Steve, Its really inspiring and really made me to make decision to try out this. I have been on Omeprazole for almost 1 and a half year. Acid reflux at this age made me go through lot of things including anxiety and what not. But I hope this thing is gonna help me the way it helped to you. So today is my third day without medication and ACV tonic usage. First two days were superb, but this third day I feel little refluxy and mild burning sensation. (But I remember you said it takes a week to kick in the effect and medication effect has gone, so maybe rough few days ahead). I am gonna give it a 20 to 30 days no matter what, just like you did to see if it will work or not. Thank you again for making and sharing this content.
I've been to the doctor for exactly the same issues (persistent cough, acid reflux) for YEARS and no one has told me how to help this issue except to sleep on a wedge pillow so I'm sleeping partially upright. I'm almost angry to think that not a single doctor has ever mentioned ACV and I've been fighting this for years, and never getting a full night of sleep. Have started ACV and I have faith that your "tonic" will help drastically. THANK YOU for sharing your experience!!
I was on Prilosec/Nexium for over 30 years before I began using ACV. During that time I was advised to get an endoscopy almost every two years to look for changes to my esophagus. I too had many, many doctors over that time and NEVER once did one of them suggest diet or ACV. I have been on ACV for a little over one year year and off of pills since day one. I have had reflux twice. Both times eating too much, too late. As for dose, I now just pour two or three tablespoons of ACV in a glass of unsweetened tea or water and drink it 20 minutes to a few hours before bed. Problem solved. VIVA LA ACV!!!!!!!!!
Since I watched your program as I have same problem as you are. So I thought let's try apple cider vinegar so I had one teaspoon of ACV in a glass of water empty stomach. I just couldn't believe my acid reflux cough stopped and mucus. All day I was fine no problem as I felt great. Now I repeat the same every morning and night. As I suffered a lot for the last 2 years. My doctor keep giving me this and that which none of worked. Thank you so much share your own experience with us. I am greatly thankful to you 🙏
I make a similar tonic. I add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3tbsp ACV and liquid stevia...about 2 tsp to 2L water plunger pitcher. I love it and my husband does too! I take a ginger supplement once daily. It helps with digestion and vertigo. So essentially it’s almost like yours but without the cinnamon. I will also just drink water with Redmond’s real salt. I have no reflux issues.
I started using an ACV elixir almost identical to yours about a year ago. Once a day before my meal (usually OMAD). I use Ceylon cinnamon, and Redmond's salt. Also I prefer fizzy water, so I only make a serving at a time. I put this together so long ago I've forgotten why the ginger and cinnamon. No problems with any acid reflux.
I am especially impressed that over time you appeared healthier. I have also been plagued for many years with this problem but refused prescriptions. My physician only recommended proton-pump inhibitors, although she knew they are carcinogenic. She did not want to hear about apple cider vinegar. Anyway, I would not be able to use your tonic because of reactions to ginger and I want to avoid salt, but tried adding the ACV to applesauce, and was very pleased with the result. I felt better immediately.
My experience was just about identical to yours. I’m so thankful that I found out about the ACV!! I also take DGL tablets (licorice root) and that helps as well. I haven’t taken so much as a Tums since I started and I used to eat them constantly
I'm sensitive to grains too. I went gluten and pretty much dairy free for a year or so and it healed my gut problems completely. I've been back on gluten and dairy for a while now and acid reflux is becoming more and more severe. I'm trying ACV but it will only cover up the root issue not solve it. Hey much better than pills!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1) How can this work when ACV and lemon juice are acidic? The problem is that (based on what I've read) as much as 80% of people who suffer from GERD/reflux actually have LOW stomach acid. Because of this the lower esophageal sphincter at the top of the stomach does not get the signal to close, thereby allowing acid up into the esophagus. The acid in the ACV triggers the lower esophageal sphincter to close.
2) How do I know if I have low stomach acid? Mix 1/4 tsp of baking soda with a small glass of water. Drink it and see how long it takes you to burp. If more than 5 minutes (or not at all), you have low stomach acid.
3) Why does it burn my throat when I drink it? Probably because your esophagus has been made raw by stomach acid. I found that after about a week, it didn't burn nearly as much for me.
4) Does this work for silent reflux? It did for me.
5) What if I have a hiatal hernia? I can't advise you on that. I had mine repaired a number of years ago when I had surgery to fix an inguinal hernia.
6) Can I just take ACV capsules? Maybe. They didn't work for me. Neither did betaine HCL.
7) Should I keep taking my reflux meds? I did not. My logic is that they would be fighting the very thing I'm trying to accomplish with the ACV.
8) Do I need to make the tonic or can I just drink the ACV in water? You can drink it in water. ACV is the primary ingredient. The other ingredients have health benefits, but most make this tonic more palatable.
9) Will I have to drink this for the rest of my life or just 30 days? It's been a year since I've been on reflux meds or had symptoms. I found that I was able to gradually dial back my consumption to the point where I just mix 2TB of ACV with a small glass of water and chug it down before bedtime 2-3 nights per week.
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Do you drink coffee, and your acid reflux still has not come back?
Do I need to stop drinking coffee while drinking ACV? Will coffee add too acidity?
if you have GERD because of high stomach acid levels, can you still take apple cider vinegar?
@@nellybae9188 No, you should not.
If you discuss ACV you need to go into the lemonade diet. Developed for ulcers. Weird eh?
The tonic is working because it’s increasing the acid in the stomach. Acid reflux is due to an increase intra-abdominal pressure caused by low stomach acid. This causes bacteria to grow in the stomach feeding off the undigested foods. So, this built up pressure causes the lower esophageal sphincter to open causing the reflux and heartburn. I am happy for you and thanks for sharing.
All you say is true. 🙂
Thank you
Nailed it!
I use to suffer to from acid reflux acv did it for me. You will find you don't need to drink it daily. I only drink it now when I have problems. Kill the yeast and your good for a while.
Jewelssparks. Well that explains why I feel so bloated all of the time. I can eat just an egg and feel full and bloated. Thanks
I had severe reflux for years. Was on rabeprozole. I’d tried ACV previously but it was making it worse and I couldn’t stand the burning. Instructions were always one tablespoon in a glass of water. I really wanted to get off rabepreozole so I tried just a teaspoon at a time in a big glass of water. Initially I drank this 3 times a day. At first it burned bad! I also have a duodenal ulcer, this could be why it burned so much. I pushed through, and after a couple of weeks the burning nearly went away. A couple of weeks later, zero burn. I think the highly diluted small doses cured my ulcer! Now I take one tablespoon in a really big glass of water every second day. No burning, no reflux! And no rabeprozole. I also cut out wheat and sugar, which always made reflux worse. I’ve been doing this for a total of 6 weeks now, and while I occasionally get a tiny bit of heartburn it’s never bad enough to warrant even a Tum. I’d say I’m cured!
Outstanding!
I take apple cider vinegar whenever I get "heartburn," and it will ease within 15 minutes.
@@judylloyd7901 have you ever taken it before a meal? When you do take it with a meal, how much do you take?
Try adding honey. That's what my husband uses. Water acv honey
@@shelleynpaul2010 thanks for this, I'm going in the kitchen and try right now! How many times per day, if you don't mind me asking?
Steve, I'm a successful grad of your procedure. I've gone more than one month now without my prescription and am heartburn free after more than 30 years with HB. It is a life-changer. Thanks.
Great to hear!
I have average in English so you adjust my spoken and listen the question please ask the answer to me I have acid reflux I was 19 done I go to the question how many times drink in a day.? Before or after meals please ask me.?
@@khalidahmed1054 I had a drink before each meal, about 2 or 3 times each day. I hope it works for you Khalid as well as it did for me. Also, I limit my carbohydrate intake--I'm on a ketogenic diet. Good luck, I'm pulling for you.
@@markj7209 thank you love for your comment😊
@@SeriousKeto can gerd cause breathing problems?
Hi Steve, I take ACV, lemon juice and warm water first thing in the morning and sparkling water with pink salt last thing at night. Keto all day and I feel great. Really works for me. I'm 67 and am slimmer than I was in my twenties.
Awesome but make sure that you dont drink ACV then lay down, you should wit at least 30 minutes before going to bed.
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There’s absolutely nothing terrible I have dealt with than this severe acid reflux disorder. I used to be a patient of a serious acid reflux and chest aches and 20 days since I began using this acid reflux disorder medication t.co/yGqhYaiClu my heartburn was entirely cured! The stinging feeling, the chest pain, the bloated tummy and the constant burping have entirely vanished. . .
@@joycereed4833 hi what did you use to get rid of it?
@@joycereed4833 what did u take?
This ividcis,about selling a booj.. tnx
I’ve been suffering with GERD for years and had a really bad flare up recently. Tried ACV and I no longer have acid reflux! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I feel like I have my life back
Did you cure your gerd ...plz tell me you also hve lump sensation in throat
@@Naaz-vd6zp ive had the lump sensation in my throat at times
I had acid reflux for 30+ years. Before ACV came along my reflux had progressed to Barrett’s esophagus, which got worse and was heading towards esophageal cancer. I too was mega-dosing on proton pump inhibitors. I discovered a clinical trial at Mayo Clinic (radio-frequency ablation) which cured me completely. But I was still taking PPI’s. It took a keto diet and ACV to get me off the meds. I’m now only rarely taking ACV. I think that being on OMAD also helps.
Drs can’t treat this because they don’t understand the mechanism of reflux. The medication actually makes things worse. I practiced medicine for 28 years. I use the tonic now too. I use Keto to control my diabetes and insulin resistance. I have learned so much on my own,that I did not learn in medical school
My doctor messed me up so bad!!! Just starting this process, 2 days in and I don’t wanna jinx it but the acv seems to be working :) can’t believe they destroyed my stomach acid with those nasty PPIs
Yes I took medication famotidine 20mg and it calmed down the acid but it hurt my stomach in other ways so I just stopped taking it
Good to know. Judging from videos I have watched etc I think I have silent reflux. I phoned my doctor who said it's just viral and to take paracetamol. I will try acv, I'm so desperate for sleep
They understand the mechanism of profit pretty well.
@@shortie-mz9lbhi, did you try consuming ACV?
One more thing to consider when debating between a tonic a day or a pill a day is that while the tonic helps heal the system and aids in digestion, the pill reduces acid and prevents absorption of some nutrients, so it's not an even trade at all. That pill may make the reflux less evident, but it takes a toll on your pocketbook AND your health.
Very true.
I agree. If you have to do something once a day, why not make it the thing that will help you to heal and absorb nutrients, instead of the band-aid that inhibits absorption?
@@CN-dl2cj seems like natural healing fixes things while big pharma as you say puts a band aid on it while at the same time possibly giving you other issues in your body/mind,
the sidelining and now demonization of natural healing is a crime against humanity,
Steve, I want to THANK YOU for your ACV videos. I've been suffering for years of gastrointestinal problems. Prescribed prolesec, then pantoprozol. Made it worse. Ended up in the ER this past April with severe gut pains; I had made arrangements for someone to agree to take my dog in the event I was dying. That's how awful it was, and continued! I stopped the acid reducing drugs because they weren't working, then watched your ACV videos and thought, "what do I have to lose?". A couple of weeks in, NO MORE PAIN, OR BLOATING. I, like you, am angry that something so simple was never suggested to me .... it's always pills, pills, pills, which made things worse! God bless you.
That is so great to hear! Congrats! I love reading comments like this. 🙂
You say the pills lower your acid in your stomach, that’s not what you want in your case, yet the doctors didn’t see that? Interesting..
holy shit!!
How long until you noticed an improvement of your symptoms?
@@irmaramusovic8073 about a week. I feel like my gut is mostly healed now. I am down to drinking about a glass of the tonic per day.
I have intermittent issues with GERD, but ACV has helped that tremendously.
Are you saying that apple cider vinegar has not completely prevented your acid reflux?
@@PaulSchneider-bp2ic Almost completely I rarely have an issue
ACV is what finally stopped my acid reflux as well. Thank you, Steve!!
So glad!
@@SeriousKeto I have a friend who is troubled by acid reflux, and was explaining to him earlier this week how to solve it with ACV. Even better, I just forwarded the link to your excellent video above. Thanks again!
I had a backup one night and couldn't breathe for several moments. Almost felt I was going to pass out from lack of air. I've had a ton of scary things happen in my life, but this was one of the most notable. Thank you for your first video as I'm only two days in and I feel so much better and am working off my meds.
The “backup” is, indeed, a terrifying experience. Glad to hear things are improving.
I've gone through the same thing, multiple times as well because of reflux/IBS. Scary shit.
Do you take the tonic before your meal?
I suddenly developed acid reflux or GERD 3 months ago and being on PPIs now for 2 months hasn't provided me any relief whatsoever. I've read so many dangers about long term dangers of PPIs and I don't want to be on this long-term. I'm heading to the store after work to get the ingredients to make this. I'm desperate to feel better and get rid of the throat pain, heartburn and constant burps. Thank you for sharing and giving us something to try!
Update us how it goes. Epically interested i am if the burpies go away. I have the same problem. I am doing cabbage juice now but after this video I integrate the ACV as well. Wishing you the best
do you have an update ? I started today !
@@giuliof2000 It sadly wasn't working for me. I felt worse. I know Serious Keto said there was a hump to go over but I felt so bad that I went back on my PPIs and hoping a new doctor can help. It may not work for everybody.
@@fairyqueen222 Cabbage juice? I haven't heard of that! Thank you, you too. I'm getting an endoscopy soon to try to get more answers.
@@fairyqueen222 howd you go ?
I love you! You saved me! I was crying to the universe, I was getting ready to go to the ER again but I told myself there has to be another way. That night I watched your video and from that day I have never missed a day. THIS WORKS. Thank you
Glad I could help!
Did you cured your gerd lpr ??plz update
Will Apple cider vinegar work for indigestion??? please answer please
After 20+ years with chronic cough (not GERD but finally diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal acid reflux). Keto made it better but ACV took it away. Thanks for the tonic recipe.
Great to hear/read.
That’s what I have LPR. On second day of ACV and already feeling less coughing
@@gayleelms7982 I have LPR and after having a chronic cough for nearly 20 years I now no longer have it. Keto helped a lot but ACV removed it.
@@melanieadcock750 Hi, im glad to heR you are better! Which keto diet did you do? I have LPR too. Its so frustrating, leaves me breathless
@@maryhdez145 I try and stay under 16 g of carbs per day.
I really believe that natural over chemical remedies are the way to go. Another great vlog Steve.
My doctor found out that I`ve got a major inflammation in my esophagus as well as chronic acid reflux. Fortunately, I`d been helped by this heartburn treatment t.co/yGqhYaiClu My heartburn as well as constant taste of acid in my mouth have all disappeared in less than Two weeks and I lost 13 pounds.?
That's how God intended it to be !
Shane Shrimp if that was the case we would have had the cure for cancer by now
I’m a 30 year pharmacist and suffer from occasional reflux. In fact I’m sitting in my recliner because of a reflux incident waiting on the antacid to kick on. PPI (proton pump inhibitor) the class that Pantoprazole is in, kills off the flora of the stomach. Flora is the natural bacteria in the stomach and colon. The flora helps control the acid production of the stomach. So the PPI makes it even worse if taken on a daily basis. When they first came out with Omeprazole we were cautioned to not take it for longer than 6 weeks due to tumors that developed in lab rats during the trials. Almost immediately after launch the Dr’s prescribe this as a sort of maintenance medication. Like your blood pressure. Years later I was in a Seminar with one of the PPI reps giving a presentation. Someone asked about the initial 6 week duration limit and why isn’t it adhered to. He said, “unless you’re a lab rat you don’t need to worry about the tumors.” Most laughed. Thinking back it wasn’t so funny. PPIs aren’t meant for long term use. They push them for long term use to make a higher profit. ACV works for reflux but Big Pharma isn’t going to tell you. Over 30 years of being a pharmacist I’ve seen the profit nature of Big Pharma. I’ve tried to get patients off of PPIs. Told them the harm it’s doing to them. How the chronic use of PPI just makes the reflux worse. But folks prefer a pill vs anything natural. Big Pharma’s war on anything that may take money from their bottom line, be it natural cures, CBD or anything improving live they don’t profit from, had lead to patients trusting the synthetic non natural medication over natural and superior treatments. As evidence of a 15 year PPI user getting off the meds and having one rough spell and one reflux incident mainly due to all his evening meal. Keep on the good work.
The reason this class is called Proton Pump inhibitors is that there cellular level transport mechanism, pumps, that transfer hydrogen ions( the proton) across the cell membrane into the stomach. Too many of those little suckers leads to all the indigestion and acids reflux issues. The PPI stop the transport mechanism and therefore reduce the amount of the offending agent in the stomach.
Thank you for telling us.
Good to know. Thank you
Appreciate you taking the time and explaining this.
Hi John Hall, does ACV work for people who produce too much stomach acid also? How did you wean off your pills and start ACV?
I already stopped omeprazole but I still take Pepcid AC 2 times a day, it works a bit for my ear ache but not really. I don’t want to take the Pepcid anymore. I want to try ACV but I need a plan. Any advice would be helpful!
Thanks 🙏
@@Early_Grayce Hard to say. You can try it to see if it helps. You may also want to look into home made Kombucha, Milk Kifer, Water Kifer and other home fermented foods. There's a link between dysfunctional gut and a suboptimal GI flora. Fermented foods help to restore the balance. Also cutting back on carbs in general and redined carbs in particular also helps.
After watching your 1st video, I began drinking the ACV tonic and stopped taking Prevacid which I had been on for 20+ years when it was a prescription. Even being on Prevacid, I experienced the bile backing up into my mouth (always when I was sleeping) several times per year. It’s been about 6 months of drinking the tonic, no med, and I feel great. I will continue drinking the tonic for the rest of my life. Thank you very much for turning me onto the ACV tonic.
Glad to hear it worked for you. 👍🏻
Steven explains everything with a genuine charm, eagerness to help, and concern for the people. All the best to Serious Keto!
I appreciate that. Thank you. 😊
I am a Nutritional Therapist and the 1st thing I tell clients is to test stomach acid. 90% of the time is low stomach acid. Then ACV for a start then HCL capsules. Stay away from medications. Change your diet, manage stress. Eventually test for H. Pilory and SIBO. Stool test too
In this video, I erroneously refer to the valve at the top of the stomach as the "pyloric sphincter"; I meant to say "esophageal sphincter".
Another question I often get that I forgot to answer in this video: Did you give up spicy foods?
The answer is "no". I regularly eat all of the things doctors say to stay away from when you have reflux -- spicy food, tomatoes, dark chocolate, red wine, etc. None of them cause me any issues since I started consuming the ACV tonic.
Yes, Steve! Me too! People who are doing CICO with SAD look at me strangely and think I am crazy for drinking my ACV tonic. Thanks for the follow up! 👊
Funny thing is, spicy foods never gave me reflux unless I had way way too much spicy foods. For me it was eating wheat based food, especially in the evening. Of course with a keto/lo carb diet there was no wheat. I also lost 50 lbs, so that probably helped a lot too. And I still use ACV daily...twice a day actually (but I did cut back the amount). Folks, always remember to dilute the ACV in water or give Steves tonic a try (which is very good btw). You can also get ACV in pill form, but I never tried it.
Is it the same if i just mix acv with just a water?
GERD since high school. Eliminating the Paleo axis of evil (sugar, refined carbs/grains, and seed oils) is a 95% solution for me. Coffee/tea/yerba mate, all seem to cause some heartburn if I go over 1 cup a day, or worse if I'm eating other things that exacerbate the heartburn.
Zero heartburn?: meat, big ass salad w/olive oil/ACV/Parmesan cheese/onion/olives/some other veggies, cheese (I seem okay with dairy). Spicy spices don't seem to be the culprit; on carni days, I've been seasoning my steaks with salt/pepper/chili powder/cayenne pepper with no problems. Love crack slaw, in multiple variations.
Some ex-vegetarians talk about veggie fiber causing bloating or pain; maybe I feel a little more bloated eating lots of veggies, but it never bothers me. Grains, OTOH, man, they seem to cause that special kind of esophageal sand paper pain. I still do pizza night with the kids occasionally and the crust, seed oil (if not homemade), soda and tomato sauce do a real number on me if I overdo it. And ACV doesn't cut it (usually use a bit of baking soda to get through the night). I suspect the keto sweeteners (xylitol/erythritol) cause some heartburn, too, but not positive they're the culprit.
I tried the Serious Keto ACV drink several times and it was genuinely delightful, but I can't say for certain it's better than just ACV/water. I eventually cut out the sweetener. Then just cut out the middle-men and use ACV/water. Guess I don't need a spoonful of stevia to help the medicine go down....
Potato potaato :)
Hey! man, thanks for your videos. Honestly, you're far better than my personal Doctor and most of the so called doctors. You deserve a medal. Thanks once again
Thankyou so much Mate !
I am recovering from Acid Reflux they were really bad for me, and carbs made them worse..i used to feel so uncomfortable because of those reflux. It's been only 4-5 days with ACV drink + keto and 90% of my acid reflux are gone.
I am so happy that guys like you made these videos about ACV. And interestingly our mainstream doctors don't prescribe these useful things.
It's like i am actually slowly getting convinced, the western medicine is wisely designed to treat symptoms and not cure the disease at all.
That’s great. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I was on Nexium for about 10 years and when I started my Keto Journey, my integrated doctor told me exactly what you just said. He did advise about ACV but suggested to start with I take an "acid" tablet (can't remember the name). I stopped taking the Nexium and took those tablets for about a month, at the start I had a couple of rough days as you did. I haven't taken a nexium tablet in over 2 years. I don't need to take ACV every day but if I get flare ups from not paying close enough attention to my carbs then I take some once a day till things get back on track. Living without acid reflux is amazing. As a bonus 2 months ago I stopped my cholesterol tablets. Just got my BP medication left but that has been halved.
Just hit the max 10 tums per day.. and searched in desperation for help online. Thanks for sharing this video and info! Had some tonic after seeing your video, and like magic.. relief within a few minutes!!!
That's great! I'm glad to hear it. (read it)
I had a colon blockage due to scar tissue. The initial step is to put a tube down the nose. THAT is when I found out I had a hiatal hernia. The tube kept hitting the wall of my stomach. It was not fun. I occasionally had acid reflux, but my problem was food getting "stuck" and moving very slowly through that compressed area. It could be terrifying. I had to remind myself that I could still breathe, so I would eventually be fine. I had contemplated surgery, but kept putting it off. Then, after I started Keto and lost 86 pounds both issues went away. Completely. Just another benefit to Keto. I add ACV, Lemon juice, and cinnamon to my bedtime sleepy time tea. It works wonders.
CONGRATS!!!
Wow! I'm having that problem now. My esophagus was stretched because it could take 10 to 20 minutes for a swallow of food to go down. Pain is excruciating. Maybe I should do this.
@@sharonstrickland6421 Could only be good!
It has cured my indigestion, I take 2 T daily, once in the morning on and empty stomach and once later in the day. Thanks for your video!
Thanks for sharing your experience
DAY 1 TODAY:
I hope this works for me. I thank my Lord and savior Jesus for people like you sharing this.
Had GERD for 2 months now with a lot of medications that don't really get rid of it. I'm having trust issues with the meds because some of them makes it hard to breathe and makes me drowsy. I hope this works. God bless you!
How was your experience after taking ACV, please share
Steve, your video really changed my life! I have been taking acid blockers for six years for severe reflux. I have been on the 30 day challenge for 21 days and feel better now than when I was taking medication. Thanks for the inspiration from your first video!
That’s awesome!
So gratefull for your help Steve...your video has changed my life...it has been 3 weeks now since i cut of Nexium and started ACV...as i told you in day 4 i was in the same situation...reflux every two hours...but then since day 5 every thing changed like magic...no more pain ..no more heartburning...i drink my ACV two times a day with a glass of water,one tablespoon of honey and himalaja salt...and it made wonders for me...thank you so much ..wish you all the best.
That’s fantastic!
So it didn't work for you the first couple of days?? Today was my first day I drank two tablespoons of diluted ACV in the morning before breakfast and 2 tablespoons before dinner and it didn't seem to help.. Im going to stick with this for 30 days but morale is low:/. I'm not on keto but I avoid trigger foods besides one red bull everyday. If you have any tips please write me back!!
My four first days were horrible...i first thought i was hurting myself with that acid...but than in day 5 i felt so much better ...i am not on keto too. .but i try to eat basic bland food because when i start with tomato, spicies , garlic,onion ,lemons or oranges i feel my reflux back even while i use ACV...even a redbull a day i think is not good...for me acv helps a lot but with diet...if i quit diet than everythink comes back....
I've been taking this for 3 weeks and so far so good. I had a reflux episode when I had some mashed potatoes with a lot of garlic and milk and didn't drink the ACV drink the night before and didn't drink enough the morning before. The pain kicked my butt for two days, but as soon as I took the tonic I felt relief. I am now back to feeling well. I haven't taken Famotidine through these three weeks and so far I'm doing pretty good without antiacids!
Great to hear. Thanks for sharing.
I know that reflex feeling waking you up! Awful! Thankful ACV. Going to try your recipe from Dr Z. Sounds delicious
I was on Omeprizole for 4 years. Your only supposed be on it for 4 weeks! Been off it for6 years.
Thank you for sharing! I am only 28 yrs old and I’m suffering with severe acid reflux. My doc put me on medication but I’d rather do it the natural way. Thank you for this video, I will give this a try! 👍🏻
Good luck
Please tell us the outcome please 🙏
Results please
Feel any better
Keto for 4 months , PPI's (prilosec) every other day for 2 weeks. While using H2(pepcid) every other day. Continuing to reduce dosage until...off meds.
.Now 7 months in keto, NO reflux at all. Was on PPI's for 20 years.
I put 2 tablespoons of ACV, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. I put it in a shaker container and shake each time I take a drink (which keeps the cinnamon from sinking to the bottom). I do already see a difference. I believe in home remedies. They work.
I am one of the fortunate one's who went Keto and cured my acid reflux. Like so many I was going through tons of Tums and Rolaids. Then I got onto the Zantac train and those things worked well for me. No medication has worked as well as Keto has for my acid reflux.
I have had the same journey that you have had with Acid Reflux and PPI medications, and I am having the same success with an ACV drink. It feels sooooo good to drop those medications.
Did it work?
Lying in bed unable to sleep because of reflux, I found this and then went straight to the kitchen and russled up the tonic.. 15 mins later I'm already noticing a little relief and I've only drank half a glassfull . Thankyou so much for this video and recipe. 👌😊
So glad it worked for you
@@SeriousKeto yes I'm finished it now and my throat and eosophagus are free from the burning sensation. 😊😊😊
Steve thank you so much. My husband has been suffering for months with GERD and has been on and off Prilosec. Hes only 36. I dont want him on meds for life. He eats so many tums every day. Im 100% making this tonic for him. Im so excited to see if it helps him. Thank you again 💜💜💜
Please watch the follow-up video linked to in the description, it may proactively answer some of your questions. Good luck to your husband.
@@SeriousKeto Thank you watching it now. Will be showing it to my husband when he gets home!
@@LadyOfTheFae how is he feeling?
@@guima869 Hes doing OK. He has bad days and good days. Hes back on Prilosec for a little while and then will go back to apple cider vinegar only. Its definitely helped for sure!
As one ages your stomach makes less acid. Therefore one would need to continue the ACV . Be aware of cheaper, less quality ACV. Braggs is the best!
I'm no spring chicken. I no longer need the ACV drink and if I want spicy I eat spicy. In fact, Mexican is my favorite cuisine. So, we remain individuals as we age and can't be all lumped into one category.
@@RedMandMs true
My favorite drink, bar none...
Add small amount cream of tartar to help with leg cramps....
Lemon juice
ACV
Pink salt
Cream of tartar
Stevia powder extract
Lots of ice and water or sparkling water
The cream of tartar adds Potassium, and with the sodium from the salt, you're getting a great electrolyte boost
This is also my recipe! Cream of tartar for the potassium win!
How much cream of tartar do you use?
@@jessieg4158
To be honest, I just sprinkle some in. Probably about a 1/4 teaspoon I would guess. I have a 40oz canteen that I put everything into for the day...
@@jessieg4158 about 1/2 teaspoon. I really just shake some into the glass with the water, vinegar, lemon juice, cinnamon...
Started this 30 days ago.. i just dilute the apple cider vinager with water..i dont have to take meds everyday now and only have to drink my acv a couple times a week..it worked for me..
Did it work the very first time you tried it? Or did it take a few days of doing it before it began to work?
@@PaulSchneider-bp2ic it took about 5 days for it to start working.
In addition to your excellent description of your experience curing acid reflux, you’re a Packer backer! Me, too! I’ve watched other videos you’ve made, and I thought they were quite informative and thorough. I had already started taking ACV pills when I saw the first video with the tonic recipe. I had been prescribed 40 mg omeprazole, which took away the pain, but I was very concerned about the possibility of causing or contributing to osteoporosis. I already have osteoporosis in the neck of one femur, and I want to reverse that, not make it worse. The ACV pills are helping a lot, but tomorrow I’m going to the store to buy the ingredients I don’t already have for the tonic. By the way, I couldn’t find the lemon juice you bought at Costco. Also, I’m moving closer to a keto diet, but I’m not there yet. Thank you for your wonderful video series over the past four years! In conclusion, I’d like to say Go Pack Go!❤
👍Great great great video. I’m 65 years old and have had acid reflux for 45 of those years. I can say, my acid reflux came mostly from grains. At one time I had a large ulcer in my upper stomach and 13 small ones in my esophagus. I could not ingest ACV. After years of PPI’s and ending up taking 40 mg of Zegerid twice daily and being told I would have to spend the rest of my life on medication, I took my health in my own hands. (Seems like doctors only treat the symptoms 😡) I have been on Keto for 14 months now and don’t have ANY kind of acid reflux nor take medication for the whole time. I could tell the difference with my acid reflux after about four days. 1 teaspoon of baking soda keep me going, giving me some relief until the keto fully kicked in. Since all ulcers are gone now, I do take ACV for the other health benefits. I eat anything now. My hobby is growing hot peppers and I eat jalapeños, habaneros and homemade ghost pepper oil regularly with No problems. Again, thanks for going here again 😀
Hi how did u know u had ulcers?
& what were ur symptoms?
Trying to figure out if i have an ulcer from to much asprin over yrs..
Tnx.
FREE SPIRIT120 My Gastro doctor did an endoscopy and even took pictures. We counted all the ulcers. In my case, it could’ve been taking too much ibuprofen. The work that I was in caused headaches and that was the only thing that would relieve him. Since going keto, headaches gone, ulcers gone, the burning sensation from anything acid, including ACV is gone.
@@milstringfellow6283 tnx for reply.. trying to figure out if it is an ulcer.. glad u are all healed.
What were ur symptoms of ulcer?
I just get an abrupt burning pain in upper stomach that lasts for abt 30 seconds or if i eat it goes away right away but trying to figure out if its an ulcer or some other digestive issue w/o having to do endo etc..
FREE SPIRIT120 Well, I’m a big proponent of putting an eye on the problem. After 2 days of testing because of chest tightness the ER was going to send me home. Cardio doc insisted on a heart cath. To make a long story short, it actually saved my life. Stay on strict keto lifestyle without ACV until the pain goes away. I stopped the GERD meds. But to be sure, a scope would answer your question about ulcers. Hope things work out for you
@@milstringfellow6283 THANK you!
Stay well!
Hi Steve, I have taken the ACV for 3 days now and the whites in my eyes are now whiter! Amazing!! The reflux has disappeared and l am not on my medication. l do not use the sweetner, I do like the taste with water and lemon. Yes, the throat irritation is mildly there, but that disappears after a bit and the extra phlem has significantly been reduced! Thank you for this advice. It has really helped me so far and l am throwing the meds.... OUT!!! Thank you, Cheers! Liz from Kemptville, Ontario, Canada
That’s great. Thanks for the update. 👍🏻
I've been drinking this and it has helped me out a lot more compared to any of the pills. Thanks for the vid
That’s great to hear!
Thank you. I'm suffering from Acid Reflux and GERD for a bit more 3 years. I just started (3 days ago) taking ACV. I just add 2 table spoons of ACV in warm water and drink it on empty stomach, 30-40 minutes before meal, twice a day (morning and before 4 pm.) Not very pleasant!!!). I'll But it's already helping me. The amount of acid or mucous has decreased.
Great news. Thanks for sharing.
I was diagnosed with GERD about a year back and was on PPIs but wasn’t getting any relief from the inflammation. I did endoscopy last month and found traces of h pylori and ulcer in my stomach. Doc Prescribed antibiotics for 14 days and after completing the medication I was completely symptoms free for about 4 days until I had heavy meal one day and everything bounced back. I saw your video last month and had a strong feeling it will work because I always felt better after drinking beers but wanted to wait for the ulcer to heal first. I tried ACV for the first time about an 2 hour back and felt instant relief from the inflammation. As I am writing this right now I feel a bit of reflux but far better than before. Will continue ACV for few weeks and see how it goes. Will update progress soon. Thank you.
Good luck!
How is it going after a week? :)
Any update
I had extreme reflux for 15 years before I got married and my wife made me see a specialist. He said I had the worst Barrett's he'd ever seen, basically my entire eshophagus. Said he was surprised I hadn't come in on my knees begging him to stop the acid pain. I guess I'm pretty tough. Anyway, massive dose of nexium for years before I got onto a clinical study where I had cryo ablation and I don't have any Barrett's anymore. but I'm still on the meds. I've been on then for 15 years now and I'm not comfortable with what it's probably doing to me. I've been considering this, thanks for the info.
Did you try it??
I write to you from far away Russia, 2 years tormented by this disease , I do not know if this method will help, but at least thank you for the hope.
Did it work?
@@rossothecrimson7 Vinegar didnt , but betaine hcl capsules(stronger version than vinegar , brand Now foods or something else) really help. Taking 2 capsules(648mg) before each meal twice a day(you need to carefully choose the dose for yourself, use google). It is not worth waiting for improvements instantly, but after 2 weeks - a month they are definitely there.
A Hiatal Hernia causes reflux all by itself thru the mechanism of physiology. It forces the LES valve to be held open. As a result, anything in your stomach can reflux backwards up into your esophagus and damage it. Therefore apple cider vinegar and HCL will not help you and will burn your esophagus, until such time as you have the hiatal hernia surgically REPAIRED endoscopically. Once you heal from that surgery, then you can wean off of the PPI, and then try the ACV or HCL (preferable HCL - since it matches the pH of real stomach acid).
Until then, you are pretty much stuck on antacids and/or a PPI, to keep whatever’s in your stomach at a low acid level because it IS going to reflux up into your esophagus no matter what you do - until you get the hiatal hernia REPAIRED surgically. They can do it endoscopically, down your throat, with an endoscope, and put in a couple of stitches. Done and done.
you did it ? with which procedure?
I’ve had acid for a while now, and what really bothers me is the bloating and “sore” feeling I get in my stomach! Not to mention the feeling of food and acid backing up on my throat. Can’t wait to try your ACV tonic recipe, Steve. Thanks for the helpful info 💯
I hope you experience the same results as I did.
how’s the experience?
@@nicky7655 Hi guys! Just an update- this didn't work for me, unfortunately. What worked for me was drinking Soursop tea. Still wouldn't hurt to try Steve's drink tho, it just might work for you!
What happened to you when you were off the tonic for four days is exactly what has happened to me on several occasions. I’d be laying down sleeping and I start to wake up when I can actually feel the acid coming up the esophagus but it happens so quickly that it gets to my throat and causes me to choke and I can’t breathe-it is the most horrible frightening situation. After it happened I was afraid to go to sleep. but thank goodness I had a Doctor-a DO- Who told me that the symptoms of excess stomach acid are the same as the symptoms of low stomach acid. I’ve had another recent bout of the reflux issue and I had forgotten all about the ACV. I started doing it again today and already I’m feeling better- just a teaspoon in 8 ounces of water works for me. Thanks for sharing your story it’s nice to know that you’re not alone.
You mentioned the coughing. This os a problem I have. So I made a tea from eight pandan leaves and two kefir lime leaves and some sweetner. Put in 3/4 cup acv. Refreshing! Not too strong. I drank it last night and this morning and my coughing has reduced noticably. Thank you!
I take 2 tablespoons strait up and get it over with. I am pretty impressed. Thanks Steve.
Thanks a lot for this. I've been on Lanzoprazole or Omeprazole for about 16 years now, always thought I would be. I've just received my order of ACV so I've started to take it today, and I'm starting tomorrow with no meds for the first time in a very long time 🤞🏼
I hope it works as well for you as it did for me!
@@SeriousKeto How long did your bad patch last? I'm 16 days off the meds now, having a couple of awful reflux days but determined to get through it... I guess my body is still adjusting to over 15 years on Omeprazole taking coming to a sudden halt.
@@samuelgillard2196 2-3 days, if I recall correctly.
I completely agree with your experience. I have suffered with gerd many years despite taking omeprazole 40 mg daily.
I have started taking ACV a year ago to replace omeprazole. I feel much better with acv but still take occasional omeprazole. Hopefully I am going to stop medication entirely.
Thank you sir.
Thank you for sharing your experience
Ooh, I've had that kind of backup happen on more than one occasion. Not fun, can't breathe! I started drinking acv recently. Love it. I use lemon, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne. Sweeten with vanilla stevia
I drink (I don't sip I gulp it) 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar (with mother), a couple of grinds of Himalayan Salt, and a 1/2 teaspoon of potassium (Nu Salt) in 8 to 10 oz of water every day. I didn't and still don't have problems with acid reflux. I drink this every day because for me it is an appetite suppressant, and it is good for you. I usually drink half in the morning before breakfast and the other half before dinner. I have been doing this for eight months now. The taste for me is okay, but I like to drink it fast and follow it with a water chaser. You can buy 3 quarts of the Kirkland Apple Cider Vinegar with mother at Costco for I think about 4 dollars.
Yep. I use the Kirkland stuff myself.
I feel like I have a very similar story to yours - I was having a lot of acid reflux and digestive issues, went to the doc and they put me on omeprazole, it worked for a little while until I had an endoscopy and subsequently diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). I was put on pantoprazole for a few years which worked great; my symptoms disappeared, but slowly I found my symptoms returning and I had to take more of the medication to fix the issue. Soon I wasn't having as much acid reflux, but I was always bloated, always sick, always full and scared to eat or drink anything. At the beginning of 2020, I was forced to work from home and stopped eating my at-work breakfast of a bowl of oatmeal. Instead, I started eating 3 fried eggs and a plate full of veggies. Within a week, my symptoms started disappearing. I took my meds less and less until I only take a pill maybe once or twice a month. Grains and sugars were the answer. Now I'm trying to fully get off the meds through ACV.
I hope you experience the same success as I had. Good luck!
Hey Will, I'm in a similar place. What types of things do you eat for lunch and dinner? What veggies with your breakfast? And have you tried the ACV yet?
I am very very grateful for this video and going the Holistic route. I will say I started this journey in October & The firsr couple weeks were hard but WORTH IT. i will say, i got too comfortable and stopped taking ACV for like 1 month and it came back stronger with chest discomfort. once i took it again, i am BRAND SPANKING NEW! thanks so much for the idea!
Hi, im on my day3 of acv with my 2months old gerd, day 1 - day 2 my heartburn gone right after i take acv, but i seem to have this bloating and extreme nauseous but cant vomit it out, day 1 to day 3 i still have a feeling that my stomach work so slow to digest food and have this weak and fainting feeling, did you / anyone have the same problem with me? What was your first couple of days with acv?
@@coiwkwk honestly the first 2 weeks were weird for me. i still do get occasionally nausea but after getting test done, it maybe my anxiety. it is hard for the first week or so but it’s so worth it. i will say, every single person is different and every ones response will be different or the same. i can only tell you based off experience.
@@keysanddee thank you for replying, i also do have anxiety too..what test? Is it the burp test?
You give me hope, any other side effects on you?
Hi Steve, Your vids are great and helpful. I have been on omeprozole, lansoprzole etc for 25 years. I am sick of it and know they can cause sserious illness. I stopped cold turkey, apple cider vinegar is amazing :-)
Fantastic 👍🏻
I noticed stomach acids are stronger in the morning and afternoon so I get great benefits from drinking it before dinner. But drinking it first thing in the morning has other great benefits for the body too so I do both many days.
Thanks for the recipe. It was actually a lot more palatable than I expected. I tried taking ACV straight up some years ago and thought never again. But this is drinkable.
A lot of people confuse acid with bad acid.
You eat suger cookies and lemon juice stright after that becomes putrefaction.
Where as you eat well and add lemon and apple cider vinegar, you actually get a good digestion. With the right acidity.
I’m so happy for you I can’t explain, I’ve experienced really bad acid reflux from pregnancy and I cannot explain to you how depressed it made me feel. It was there all day every day. I wasn’t able to do anything never experienced such discomfort in my life. I can’t imagine how you felt going through this for many years. I will definitely be giving this a go. Thank you so much and I wish you all the best
Thank you very much. Because of this video, I stopped my omeprazol a few days ago, and started with ACV. It helped me immediately. I drink only 1 teaspoon with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and fill it up with water. Not the best taste, so will look into your recipe. I drink this 2 or 3 times a day. What I also noticed, my weight is dropping again, finally. I hit a plateau 3.5 years ago already. Stayed on keto, sometimes low carb because of other benefits. But hopefully this will continue too.
That's fantastic! I'm so happy to hear that you're experiencing the benefits. 🙂
Thank you! I rather take this tonic for life than medicated poison for one day.❤
I've been on omeprazole for years and it seemed my stomach was just getting worse every day and so something needed to change. I had Covid last week and just happened to see your video, which inspired me to try again to wean myself off it. I didn't intend to go cold-turkey but did anyway with small amounts of OCV a few times a day. It's been just four days and I feel brilliant! Thanks so much!
Fantastic!
Very good explanation 10 out of 10 👌
Thank you for this info. I truly appreciate it. My husband has similar symptoms. He wakes up some nights, not every night but some. He would wake up all of a sudden and unable to take a breath of air until he caught and it is scary. I always think it's gerd. He has been taking acv and help him also he is on keto but the moment he change his diet he will get attack at night. He hasn't been taking medication. So I do appreciate your experience on medication and this info. I appreciate your info because I haven't came across yet to a more honest person who would explain their symptoms severe experiences with gerd.
I was on a proton pump inhibitor for years as well. Although i do ACV occasionally (mainly before breaking a longer fast), the two things that eliminated reflux for me was cutting out processed foods and elevating the head on my bed only 1.5 inches.
Love this Thankyou, my baby had this from 8 weeks old, until 1ish, horrific is a light word for how much he suffered, he had ranitidine etc, so glad we got rid of it. The issue that caused it was cows milk protein, he had both GERD and GORD, so both threw up constantly, and also was scolded all day everyday by the acid in his throat. So happy the ACV is working for you, Thankyou for all you do, love from the UK xxx
How did you discover it was the cows milk protein? What did you do to help him- anything other than eliminating dairy? Did you have to eliminate all dairy including yogurt?
@@amberherrick6941 nothing helped until we moved him onto a milk called Neocate, xx
Glad you did this follow up video!
I hve a hiatal hernia and desperately want off omeprazole.I had been on lanzrapole for 20 years and now omeprazole. Both ppi's and both bad. I hve reduced from 40 to 20 to 10mg without Dr's help. I hve gone cold turkey which I know is wrong 5 days ago and gone on the tonic. So far so good. I hve only eaten lots of salad and a tiny bit of bread with 1/4 oz of butter twice. I'm waiting for the rebound! If it comes I will go back on 10mg omeprazole - but reduced by removing some of the pellets inside. There are 21. So I will take 14 for a few weeks, then down to 7 etc. I will be over the moon if I can get rid of this ppi. It causes dementia and osteoporosis, to name but two. There are exercises to do to pull down the hernia which I will do once I can find it after the fat has gone. Exercises are on utube. Thank you for this utube.
I have a very similar story as yours. I started low-carb/keto the end of October/beginning of November because I really wanted to get off my meds, because I also heard about the terrible side effects. I went completely off my reflux meds a couple weeks ago. I'm so much better, but I plan on trying this acv treatment to see if it will take care of what's lingering, because I've been having some really bad nights still. Thanks so much for the videos. You gained a new subscriber!
Glad to have you here and I hope you experience the same success that I had with the ACV.
Come this December 20th, It will be 3 years since I last took a Reflux Tablet. One BIG Thank You for enabling me to stop taking the tablets. I also notice that there are other benefits in taking Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother)
Outstanding! Thank you for sharing your story and congrats!
I just take AC in capsules. To harsh on the teeth to drink. Suggestion by my dentist .
drink through straw
I had taken Zantac for over 30 years and after I went Keto 18 months ago I started on ACV in water and totally gave up the Zantac from that day forward and have never had an issue since. It definitely works!!!
Awesome!
The pyloric sphincter is actually between the stomach and small intestine. I think you mean the lower esophageal sphincter.
I've just watched both of your videos on this topic, and am very impressed with your cogent presentation.
I have been on omeprazole and chewable antacids for the last year, yet still dealing with debilitating heartburn 6 to 7 times a day.
But after watching your videos, I am "cautiously", yet very optimistic. I'm cancelling a Dr's appointment for next week, and going on the program.
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Please watch the one year follow-up video and do the the burp test I describe. That should give you a good indication of whether this will work for you. Good luck!
Along with ACV, and a low carb diet, I take a good probiotic, one that has to be refrigerated. (Not at the same time I take the ACV.) I have taken the same probiotic for over 20 years. Good gut health is so important. Having more good bacteria in your gut than bad bacteria can also help prevent ulcers. I’m 60 and take no medicines. It is a crying shame that instead of telling people what to do to help themselves, they get drugs pushed at them.
Could you please share the name of probiotics you take?
i Have been drinking acv around week or so feeling much better .i think everyone with acid reflex should give a try .thanks for sharing this vid .
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I started drinking diluted ACV with sweetener when I began Keto 2 years ago. I have it every morning on an empty stomach. While I was never on prescription meds, I went through Tums like candy and Tagamet almost daily. It totally works for me. The only time I get heartburn now is the rare occasion when I eat off of plan.
an undamaged LES closes properly if stomach pH is restored
damaged LES will not close even with ACV and reflux can worsen
a hiatal hernia will constantly expose the LES to acid. Even a healthy LES can’t handle this for a long time
the esophagus’s ability to heal is the key so do everything possible to keep the lower esophagus always clear of acid
After 6 months I rarely have heartburn now. I also use a ACV salad dressing. Both taste good to me now!
Do you consume the apple cider vinegar daily before your meals? Are you doing the carnivore diet?
Dealing with gerd for 10 plus years. Taken many different meds. Didn't really work. Recently started ACV mixed with room temp water and once a day cinnamon. The reflux has dissipated a great deal and the pain in my chest is diminishing more every day. Anyone with this disease should try it. You may be surprised like i was.👍
I love reading success stories. Thank you. 👍🏻
water and ACV on an empty stomach, worked for me in 3-4 months.
you missed a very important fact i used nexcium and my kidneys are now stuffed its one thing they dont tell you its as dangerous as shaccarin both cause accute renal failure i went from stage one to stage 3 in a very short time i was on nexcium for 20 years i dont know if my kidneys will heal i praying they do as next stage is being stuck on a machine once a day to clean my blood
After watching the original video, I quit taking Prevacid on May 7 and started your acv tonic. I’m happy to report that I no longer take a pill after 20+ years, so thank you. I also still drink the tonic daily and on occasion, will have it twice a day.
Fantastic! So glad it worked for you!
thank you very much, I take ACV and I am feeling well. for 6 years I was taking medicines I don't use these medicines.
Hi Steve, Its really inspiring and really made me to make decision to try out this. I have been on Omeprazole for almost 1 and a half year. Acid reflux at this age made me go through lot of things including anxiety and what not. But I hope this thing is gonna help me the way it helped to you.
So today is my third day without medication and ACV tonic usage. First two days were superb, but this third day I feel little refluxy and mild burning sensation. (But I remember you said it takes a week to kick in the effect and medication effect has gone, so maybe rough few days ahead). I am gonna give it a 20 to 30 days no matter what, just like you did to see if it will work or not.
Thank you again for making and sharing this content.
I think it was days 4 and 5 that were the rough ones for me. Good luck!
hey Mithilesh
how are you now?
any update after 7 mnths?
plz reply?
Did it work Mithilesh
I've been to the doctor for exactly the same issues (persistent cough, acid reflux) for YEARS and no one has told me how to help this issue except to sleep on a wedge pillow so I'm sleeping partially upright. I'm almost angry to think that not a single doctor has ever mentioned ACV and I've been fighting this for years, and never getting a full night of sleep. Have started ACV and I have faith that your "tonic" will help drastically. THANK YOU for sharing your experience!!
I was on Prilosec/Nexium for over 30 years before I began using ACV. During that time I was advised to get an endoscopy almost every two years to look for changes to my esophagus. I too had many, many doctors over that time and NEVER once did one of them suggest diet or ACV.
I have been on ACV for a little over one year year and off of pills since day one. I have had reflux twice. Both times eating too much, too late. As for dose, I now just pour two or three tablespoons of ACV in a glass of unsweetened tea or water and drink it 20 minutes to a few hours before bed. Problem solved.
VIVA LA ACV!!!!!!!!!
Will Apple cider vinegar work for indigestion??? please answer please
Since I watched your program as I have same problem as you are. So I thought let's try apple cider vinegar so I had one teaspoon of ACV in a glass of water empty stomach. I just couldn't believe my acid reflux cough stopped and mucus. All day I was fine no problem as I felt great. Now I repeat the same every morning and night. As I suffered a lot for the last 2 years. My doctor keep giving me this and that which none of worked. Thank you so much share your own experience with us. I am greatly thankful to you 🙏
And you was on keto or not ?
I make a similar tonic. I add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3tbsp ACV and liquid stevia...about 2 tsp to 2L water plunger pitcher. I love it and my husband does too! I take a ginger supplement once daily. It helps with digestion and vertigo. So essentially it’s almost like yours but without the cinnamon. I will also just drink water with Redmond’s real salt. I have no reflux issues.
Awesome!
I started using an ACV elixir almost identical to yours about a year ago. Once a day before my meal (usually OMAD). I use Ceylon cinnamon, and Redmond's salt. Also I prefer fizzy water, so I only make a serving at a time. I put this together so long ago I've forgotten why the ginger and cinnamon. No problems with any acid reflux.
Why not try fizzy apple cider mixed with apple cider vinegar? It tastes juice like juice.
What is OMAD?
@@bc7836 One Meal a Day, a form of intermittent fasting.
I am especially impressed that over time you appeared healthier. I have also been plagued for many years with this problem but refused prescriptions. My physician only recommended proton-pump inhibitors, although she knew they are carcinogenic. She did not want to hear about apple cider vinegar. Anyway, I would not be able to use your tonic because of reactions to ginger and I want to avoid salt, but tried adding the ACV to applesauce, and was very pleased with the result. I felt better immediately.
My experience was just about identical to yours. I’m so thankful that I found out about the ACV!! I also take DGL tablets (licorice root) and that helps as well. I haven’t taken so much as a Tums since I started and I used to eat them constantly
priya dayanandan try it! What have you got to lose?
priya dayanandan here is a video by a doctor I follow. He can explain it better than me
ruclips.net/video/HhUTAw6wcK8/видео.html
I'm sensitive to grains too. I went gluten and pretty much dairy free for a year or so and it healed my gut problems completely. I've been back on gluten and dairy for a while now and acid reflux is becoming more and more severe. I'm trying ACV but it will only cover up the root issue not solve it. Hey much better than pills!