raw food diet for gerd?

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Post Edited (parameda) : 10/11/2022 8:41:34 AM (GMT-7)

I haven't done raw food, but I went to strictly vegetables and fruits, no tomatoes, no citrus, last week and it helped calm my rebound down. It's not perfect but I can sleep in my own bed now.

Parameda, I think, I know what post you read on the Crohn's disease forum that made you ask the above question. If you intended to ask, if raw diet were the cure / management for GERD alone, then the answer would be NO. No chance in short term; it may probably take over one year. I myself have been eating raw green leafy vegetables (Carrots, Cabbage, Endive, Radicchio - 200g) every day for more than 8 months now. I don't think I have healed GERD completely. I however drink two cups of black coffee and tea without acid reflux (I don't experience any acid reflux even, if I drink them after a heavy fatty or protein meal).

So, my conclusion is - GERD is a complex symptom. It requires a complete lifestyle change. I would suggest you to eliminate all the processed foods, sugar, preservatives etc. and eat wholesome foods. Try to cook everything at home, so that you know what ingredients you are putting in. All the best.

Parameda, Yes, I have been off medicines. I have visited the doctor only a couple of times in those 8 months. Earlier, visiting doctor had become my full-time job! It's nice that you want to go off H2 blockers. I would recommend you a low carbohydrate diet, as you could go off the medication in a week. I was taking pantoprazole. After, I came to know that GERD was actually caused by hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) rather than high gastric acid, I discontinued it. I would recommend you to read the book, "Why stomach acid is good for you - Jonathan Wright". The acid blocker had actually made my condition worse. I would pass green stool with a lot of undigested food. I would like to mention the digestive supplements that I took in the beginning (I don't need them anymore).

1. Doctor's Best Betaine HCI Pepsin and Gentian Bitters - HCL acid supplement
2. Now Foods Candida Support Formula - To get rid of Candida
3. NOW Foods Super Enzymes - Digestive enzymes
4. Garden of Life Vitamin Code Men - Multi-vitamin supplements

Don't hesitate to write to me, if you need any further assistance.

If you have gastritis then a raw food diet will probably cause you a lot of problems. Fibre is above even fat in the length of time the stomach takes to pass it through, better off sticking to well cooked and smooth foods imo.

Has anyone here been to a gastic doctor . I have been on nexium for years and domperidone pill 2x a day .. Im lactose intolerent have gastritis. I have had such bad acid thought i was going to die. Seems to be getting better but really watching what i eat. This is the second flair up since i was 40 yrs old.. I dont drink i quit smoking .... I have chronic constipation and trying to figure out if there is a link between the two... Lost about 15lbs which i couldnt afford to do .... Waiting for gastroligist appointment which if your from ONT Canada it takes a long time... Had all my CBC done nothing shows been checked for H Pylori had the drink test then exray nothing shows checked all my inners checked by ultra sound nothing showed there.. Wondering i had exploratory surgury in my 20's through the belly button and i had adhesions on my insides but according to my doctor he got everything cleaned up there is always a reasons as to why all this happens there are too many people with these types of conditions .... So i would like to know what does people eat for breakfast lunch supper and snacks thanks everyone im lost as to what to do anymore until my appoinment comes up.....