Many people worldwide suffer from acid reflux and irritable bowel disease (IBD). These conditions have a lot to do with the food we eat, sleep hours, and stress levels. With the type of lifestyles people lead today, it is natural for them to suffer from bloating, heartburn, and stomach upset. Long working hours, a sedentary lifestyle, and eating junk food has caused a lot of damage to the body, and acid reflux is one of the issues. While you can always pop an antacid to get temporary relief from IBD and GERD, chronic symptoms may require prescription medications and treatments prescribed by a doctor. In the long term, managing GERD and IBD symptoms also require lifestyle changes, including dietary, exercise, and avoidance of certain foods that trigger symptoms.

Regular recurrence of IBD and called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and can cause inflammation and strictures in the intestines and esophagus and, in some cases, even lead to cancer. So, it is best to cure it using home remedies. Some of the natural treatments for IBD and acid reflux include:

1. Baking soda
A teaspoon of baking soda can neutralize stomach acid, so even if it comes up, you will not suffer from a burning sensation. You can mix baking soda in 8 ounces of water and drink it. Do not use this remedy for more than a week as it has high salt content and can cause other side effects like swelling.

2. Eat fruits
Some fruits are great to resolve acidity issues. Bananas have a natural antacid properties that can help get rid of heartburn. Another great fruit is the apple. To prevent any kind of discomfort at night, you can eat a slice of an apple a few hours before sleeping. However, do not have fruits that have high acidic content like oranges, grapefruit, and pineapple.

3. Ginger tea
This is one of the best natural treatments for acid reflux and also other ailments. It helps cure nausea, stomachache, and other problems. You can simmer some slices of ginger root in water for about 30 minutes and drink it before a meal. Adding ginger to regular food will also help with acidity problems.

4. Organic apple cider vinegar
This magic potion is great in many ways and is one of the best natural treatments for acid reflux. It is supposed to increase the immunity of the body and also reduce the number of bad gut bacteria that cause acid reflux. Apple cider vinegar is an alkalizing food that balances out the pH levels in the body. Your body needs to have a 7.4 pH level to fight off microbes and cancerous cells, and organic apple cider vinegar is great in getting the pH level to the required amount. You can take a spoonful every morning and wash it down with water. You will see the difference in a few weeks.

5. Fennel seeds
These have been proven to aid in digestion for centuries and are one of the most effective natural treatments for acid reflux. They are a great source of anethole, a compound that relaxes the stomach. You can boil some water with these seeds and sip it after a meal.

6. Aloe vera
This plant is useful for many things and is one of the simplest natural treatments for acid reflux. It not only soothes sunburns but also eases an inflamed esophagus and the stomach lining. Mix around two to three ounces of it in around eight ounces of water and have it around 15–20 minutes before a meal.

7. Chamomile tea
This helps in balancing out acidity levels in the stomach and also reduces stress levels. You can have it around 30 minutes to an hour before going to bed.

If you suffer from acid reflux or IBD (colitis or crohn’s) these foods can help.  Also be sure to talk to your doctor about medications such as Stelara, Entyvio, Otezla, Kesimpta, and Linzess to ease more severe symptoms.