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GERD: Coping & Healing

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Gerriah Lynch

Hey! This is for my folks w digestion troubles like myself I was diagnosed years ago w GERD after silent reflux caused chest pains for months. I have since healed my stomach to the point where reflux isn’t as common. Some of these things also help wi...

Sections

Stomach Line Protection

Cooking w/ Trigger free herbs

How It’s Cooked Is Important Too

Sleeping

Anxiety/Stress Control

Medicine

Stomach Line Protection

These things help add to the protective mucous layer that protects your stomach + esophagus

Whenever I either ate something that triggered me to feel congested or acidic, this would help soothe my symptoms after a few minutes. I recommend drinking this often to help heal and assist in your stomach's protective layer.

CVS Aloe Vera Juice, 128 OZ

I drink this tea currently when I feel acidic, I add it to my stress relief tea and it doesn't have a harsh taste so it goes unnoticed.

Organic Slippery Elm

Aloe Vera Juice Doesn't Have To Be Boring, There's flavored juices for on the go too I still drink to this day.

Aloe Vera Drinks - Flavored

Cooking w/ Trigger free herbs

Some herbs can cause a reaction so try to avoid cooking with them for a while and use these instead for some flavor.

Adds a fresh taste to your dish

Badia Spices Oregano

Basil also offers freshness without triggering a flare up

McCormick Basil Leaves

Rosemary is a good spice to experiment as well, taste good on chicken. I would have a light hand when it comes to this spice though, it can be overbearing if too much is used.

Rosemary Seasoning

Adds color to your dish, it's also a great anti-inflammatory season to use in food. I occasionally slip some in water by itself or with a pinch of black pepper for better absorption.

Ground turmeric in Spices

Cilantro! A yummy life saver (that is if it doesn't taste like soap to you) - opt for fresh over dried if possible but either work.

Fresh Whole Green Cilantro Bunch, Fresh Produce

Thyme is great for adding to your savory dishes

Thyme Seasoning

How It’s Cooked Is Important Too

We've gotta cut the fried foods and be weary of creamy/diary-heavy foods (including butter). Also if you must eat them, any veggies/fruits that are acidic should be cooked down to reduce their acidity. Sounds hard but here's some ideas to get you thr...

We can't use much butter and must stay away from certain oils. This is one of the oils that's on the healthier side to use if needed.

Pompeian Grapeseed Oil - 24 fl oz

We can't use much butter and must stay away from certain oils. Coconut oil is one of the oils that's on the healthier side to use if needed.

GreenWise Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

We can't use much butter and must stay away from certain oils. Olive oil is one of the oils that's on the healthier side to use if needed.

Pompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil (16 fl oz) Delivery ...

I don't recommend fried food if you're beginning your healing journey. If you've healed for a few months, air frying = easing into fried foods (little to no oil needed)

Mainstays 2.2 Qt Air Fryer in Arctic Black with Non-Stick Basket

Try Sauteeing or Blackening Your Food instead of frying it - remember to be light on your oil usage, it's a balance.

Cast Iron Skillet

Sleeping

Absolutely no eating before bed! Try to not eat 2-3 hours before and use these additional tips to help make nights easier. There was a point where my nights felt miserable, I get it.

A wedge pillow will help you keep your stomach acids from traveling up your esophagus. If you're trying to heal, it's a must!

MOONORAH Wedge Pillow for Sleep Apnea, Adjustable Wedge Pillow Headboard, Bed Wedge Pillow for Acid Reflux and Back Pain Relief, Pillow Wedge for Sleeping with Neck Support Pillow, White & Grey

Anxiety/Stress Control

The stomach & mind connection is real. I was also diagnosed with anxiety at the same time and it does contribute to GERD flare ups. Here are a few things I have to combat anxiety & stress. I have another complete list for stress relief for more tips as well.

Feeling achy? Bathe it away with this Epsom Salt. This has helped me through pain from sports, work, and stress.

Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Magnesium Soak, Sleep

Herbal teas over green & black as caffeine can irritate GERD. This Chamomile & Lavender Blend was my fav tea blend at the time I was healing and it still is. Very relaxing & tasty.

Chamomile Lavender Tea - Traditional Medicinals

Contains Ashwagandha - this tea let me know I was holding tension, drink late at night for help with sleep.

Kava Stress Relief | Relax and Unwind

Medicine

I'm not a doctor at all so please ask yours before taking anything new. These are the medicines that were recommended to me by a doctor or that I noticed help me.

My doctor advised that I take these over tums and told me tums actually can cause further irritation. So interesting. Read how to take these tablets, they foam up in your mouth. Very helpful tip from Doc!

Gaviscon Extra Strength Chewable Antacid