Cure acid reflux?

Can chinese herbs be used to cure acid reflux?

• im 13 years old I have tried lots of doctors prescribed drugs and too many natural remidies too list, i have made all the possible lifestyle changes too get rid of my acid reflux which causes constant nausea (for 2 years) and then i came across something which says chinese herbalists can help or even cure it. have you had any experinces with this? or if you think it is a good idea or know anything about it or something similar please answer! and i will be really grateful! thank you again! Becki x

• Answer:

  It's a shame when people post answers to sell their products... If lifestyle changes haven't helped the problem, then you may want to consult a natural doctor (whether it be Chinese medicine, homeopathic, chiropractor, or another one in your area). There is something going on in your body that is causing this problem (which is highly unusual for a 13 year old) and removing the cause of the problem is the only way to completely get rid of it. Herbs and Chinese medicine can definitely treat the symptoms of the reflux and nausea, but without knowing the underlying problem that's causing it, you'll just be taking that product for the rest of your life instead of fixing the problem causing it. If your parents don't want to pay for a natural doctor to help you, then you could point that out... taking medicine over the course of the next 5+ years that they'll have to pay for vs. a trip or two to that doctor. (it's MUCH cheaper for the doctor to fix it than to take medicine for years) ;-) Also, I agree that you shouldn't get on the drugs... those will do much worse to your body than the reflux would. I know people that have bone and joint problems (among others) because the reflux medicine prevents most of the stomach acid they need to digest their food. Good luck!