I Keep My Promises...

I mentioned my fight with Acid Reflux in a past post and, in that post I promised to give any helpful information on how to make things better for those who suffer with the same junk that I do, for free.

Well, here is the best advice I can give you on how to help keep acid reflux at bay.

Somewhere around 3 or 4 years ago, I decided that I needed to lose a little bit of weight. My age stomped all over my metabolism and it was a little bit past starting to show around my waist band. So, I chose the Low-Carb diet. Now, I didn't go as far as some. I believe in working the Low-Carb diet with moderation. Back then, I was getting acid reflux attacks for a week at a time maybe once or twice a month. I bought some literature on the Low-Carb diet, including recipe books, and learned enough to get me started. One thing that I read that had me optimistically skeptical was that people who go on the diet and who suffer from acid reflux, often find relief...either total or partial.

True to form, the weight started melting off my waist band and, I started forgetting the last time I suffered from an acid reflux attack.

3 or 4 years later, the only times that I suffer from acid reflux attacks are when I set my diet aside for a couple weeks. The holidays can be a pain but, I try to behave as much as will allow me to still enjoy.

So, here is my Low-Carb recipe for success. Don't cut the carbs entirely. They are an important part of a regular and balanced diet. But, cut back on them. Instead of pastas and breads 3 or more times a week, try treating yourself to them once or twice a week. The same goes with sweet treats like chocolate and other candies. Limit the acidic foods like red sauces, either Italian or Mexican and anything tomato based. Don't cut them out entirely. Just know that if you overload on them, you will pay the price. The same with spicy foods. And, keep in mind that your weight can be a big factor in your acid reflux. No one is saying that super models don't suffer from acid reflux, but, I do notice a nice correlation between any continuous weight gain and my rare attacks of acid reflux.

I was on prescription acid reflux medicine, which is actually dangerous. You need acid in your body. Acid reflux meds essentially wipe out all of your acid and that is not healthy. Try to control it naturally through your diet. Your body will thank you for it.

I can't say that this will be your cure for acid reflux. We are all as different as snow flakes. But, it is worth a shot. It worked for me and countless others!