Does anyone have an effective natural way to cure heartburn?

I have GERDS and have heartburn every single day, want to get off a prescription for it, any ideas?

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If you smoke or drink alcohol those can contribute to GERD. I know someone who stopped both this year and then was diagnosed as a diabetic and he got off of sugar and grains, no more GERD and no need to take medications now...so diet and lifestyle has a lot to do with GERD. Cooking oils too, if you eat deep-fried foods it's likely the oil has been used many times and it causes free-radical damage in the body because the oil alters after it's reused, it can damage DNA.

Knickerman36 · 36-40, M

actually never touched smoking or drinking@cherokeepatti

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Knickerman36 Second-hand smoke can contribute too, but if you aren't dealing with that maybe diet. A lot of health problems are caused by the SAD (standard American diet) diet.

Knickerman36 · 36-40, M

yes I don't eat the healthiest I will admit@cherokeepatti

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Knickerman36 That'll do it. Have you checked the side effects of your medication? It might motivate you to clean up your diet.