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Comment on Welcome to The Reflux Diet Cookbook Blog by David Chen

David Chen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:07:59 +0000

Thanks for helping us

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:23:31 +0000

2 questions – is low fat cheese ok on the diet?
2) has any association between dysmotility of the esophagus and reflux?

Comment on Water Water Everywhere, But Nothing Left to Drink by KJ

KJ — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:12:06 +0000

How about alkaline water at 9.5pH? I drink it for my heartburn and it seems to be helping with immediate relief. I would imagine the mechanism is the same as with any other non-acidic juice or food but I am wondering if Dr. Koufman has a particular view on this. Thank you.

Comment on Aloe Vera Is Super by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:59:53 +0000

I don`t know about aloe vera and this post is very helpfull for me to learn something new….thanks..

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by Karen Putterman

Karen Putterman — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:44:31 +0000

For the induction diet, I note that mints are not permitted. I currently take 2 peppermint Tums Ultra a day as a calcium supplement. Is it OK to continue this during the induction diet? Is there enough mint in this to matter?

Comment on Some Advice on Dried Fruit by Robbin Katzin

Robbin Katzin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:55:02 +0000

Are dried figs and dates OK on the diet?

Comment on Aloe Vera Is Super by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:04:32 +0000

I tried it and it was good.

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:52:02 +0000

I read your book and felt it was my story. I was diagnosed with silent reflux 3 years ago after going thru every professional that gave what they thought was the cause of my coughing, sore throat, etc. I have made an appointment to see a specialist ENT. What specific information or questions should I ask & tell them?

Comment on Are All Yogurts Created Equal? by Emily Hanlon

Emily Hanlon — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:25:10 +0000

I am reading your book and finding in so eye opening. Thankyou.
My question is this: Have you test Greek yogurt? The one I eat a lot is Chiobani, which is fat free, but I do eat the fruited ones. I would appreciate knowing if there are differences between regular and Greek yogurt and if so which is more or less acidic.
Thank you,
Emily

Comment on Water Water Everywhere, But Nothing Left to Drink by Daren7

Daren7 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:33:06 +0000

I think this is very important….Both the slim fast vanilla and strawberries and creme rtd shakes have citric acid in them. In the book you advise to steer clear of any products with this ingredient. What gives?

Comment on Aloe Vera Is Super by Ronni

Ronni — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:38:14 +0000

Try Herbal Aloe Force made by Herbal Answers, Inc.

Comment on Aloe Vera Is Super by Suzanne Lofton

Suzanne Lofton — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:53:53 +0000

I have heard from a friend a doctor told her son to dring George’s alovera juice. Does any one have any idea how much or how many tims a day this shoud be drunk? He no longer has reflux….

Comment on Transitioning from the Induction Reflux Diet to Maintenance by Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:25:12 +0000

As I have been researching acid-reflux on the web, I have come across many people who are using Apple Cider Vinegar to cure their symptoms. The idea behind using it is that we acually have too little acid in our stomach…obviously this does not fit with the Dropping Acid protocols…I am curious about your thoughts on this…..thanks for your insights.

Comment on Some Advice on Dried Fruit by Jon

Jon — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:55:21 +0000

How about figs and dates? Both seem to be good sources of nutrition, and are good alternatives to various kinds of candy.

Comment on Aloe Vera Is Super by James Power

James Power — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:07:36 +0000

My experience has been that aloe vera leaves are not so “easy to handle” as they bleed from their skin a permanent red stain. Is it a different variety of aloe that you recommend, or have you left out a potentially important detail?

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by David Raymond

David Raymond — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:26:06 +0000

Doctor
I found something called the IPEV food table which assesses the dietary effects on acid-base balance. Many of the foods in this table which show an acid effect (like seafood) are shown to be non-acidic in the Induction Diet; also many foods on this table which are considered Base (like most fruit including oranges) are considered acid forming on the Induction Diet.
You can see it at :
http://www.scribd.com/doc/69950209/IPEV-Food-Table

Thanks

David Raymond

Comment on Transitioning from the Induction Reflux Diet to Maintenance by Anna

Anna — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:12:17 +0000

I was diagnosed with acid reflux this past February. It seems like everything triggers it even water at times. I had an endoscopy which showed little irritation on the esophagus. Just last week, I went to an ENT; and, he checked my throat and vocal cords; and, noted that everything looks fine; but, there is a little irritation in the throat. I bought your book; and, I should be finishing the induction diet this Friday; however, I’m still having the constant post-nasal drip, clearing of the throat, and coughing. Should I consider staying on the induction diet for another week. Also, I know it must be a pain getting all these food questions; but, what spices are okay. I noticed in your book that the recipes use ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cumin, and coriander. Are these okay on the induction diet? Also, on your Q&A section of the blog, someone asked about paprika; and, it was indicated that it was okay?! I thought paprika was from peppers so I’m getting very confused. Are egg beaters okay? I’m sorry this is long; but, I’m so frustrated at this point. I feel this blog is a lifesaver because you know what I’m going through. Thank you for listening.

Comment on Aloe Vera Is Super by Deirdre

Deirdre — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:38:27 +0000

I was interested in this as I was trying to find something else to drink besides boring water. I stopped because I was a bit concerned when I was searching it on the Mayo Clinic site.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aloe-vera/NS_patient-aloe/DSECTION=safety.

Thank you for the book very helpful.

Comment on Welcome to The Reflux Diet Cookbook Blog by Dale Vehorn

Dale Vehorn — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:18:26 +0000

Is there a web site where I can find the PH of foods.

Comment on Navigating the Grocery Store if You Suffer from Acid Reflux by Hervey Connell

Hervey Connell — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:52:57 +0000

10 years ago, my acid reflux was becoming debilitating. One nexium capsule in the a.m. (now 40 mg) and avoiding high acid fruits and juices (grapefruit, oranges) and white wine has fixed me up to where I hardly ever think about reflux, much less suffer from it.

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by Nancy Wooton

Nancy Wooton — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:04:58 +0000

Is it OK to modify the recipes, or will doing so cause them to be more acidic? I am a picky eater and cannot abide mushrooms in any form. It seems most of the “good” foods are ones I won’t eat, like oatmeal. I find the recipe portion of the book disappointing, as I dislike cooking and have always used easy recipes, with shortcuts like canned vegetables, packaged soups, etc. I think about food as little as possible, and yet have to feed two young adult children and my husband, all similarly picky eaters. Is there a reflux diet for non-gourmets?

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by lia fowler

lia fowler — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:52:27 +0000

are dates okay to eat?

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by Mark

Mark — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:51:51 +0000

I plan on buying your book. I wanted to check if your book is useful only for people with LPR or will it work for people with GERD and without LPR?

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by Jill

Jill — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:43:38 +0000

Hello, Thank you for your info about the PH of foods it really has helped me understand why certain foods that I thought would be harmless were giving me trouble. In searching the internet for a PH list of all foods, I came across several that gave the PH of foods based on the acid or alkaline ash the food left in your body, so foods that may be on the acid list for their actual PH are on the Alkaline list because they leave an alkaline ash.Is there any evidence of this? They claim Lemons are acidic but leave an alkaline ash for example. Do you know anything about these claims?

Comment on The Missing Link by Mark

Mark — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:03:50 +0000

Your findings sure sound convincing and show a new perspective. I suffer from GERD and my doctors point it towards a malfunction of the LES, (abnormal relaxations) and not the acid. But you seem to blame it on the acid and pepsin. So are you also saying that the abnormal relaxations of the LES don’t cause acid reflux and esophgeal damage or are your findings majorly focused on LPR?

Also, to add that many studies have shown that the rate of LES relaxations in healthy people and patients with GERD dont have any difference but that the GERD patients experience more acid relfux than normal people.

Reference:
http://www.nature.com/ajg/journal/v96/n9/full/ajg2001648a.html

So does the problem lie in the acid and not LES? Please advise.

Mark

Comment on Welcome to The Reflux Diet Cookbook Blog by Ben Free

Ben Free — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:22:21 +0000

I have just ordered this book.

Comment on Aloe Vera Is Super by Sandy Izzo

Sandy Izzo — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:02:31 +0000

One more question, sorry. Is there a test I can take to see exactly what foods cause me to have acid reflux? For example, I know some people don’t do so great on bananas and oatmeal, while its great for the majority of people.

Comment on Aloe Vera Is Super by Sandy Izzo

Sandy Izzo — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:00:18 +0000

I just bought aloe vera gel because I am experiencing PVFMD, vocal cord dysfunction. My Otolaryngologist says its from Acid Reflux. I noticed the aloe vera gel I bought has citric acid in it (PH balance). Is this good? Should I not take it? Confused! I would also like to know if I can eat/drink dairy? Thanks so much. Really suffering from gerd, throat clearing and PVFMD (that’s the worse part of it).

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by Kim Smith

Kim Smith — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:43:41 +0000

Hi,
My teenage boy has LPR. He took Prevacid 30 mg twice a day for 6 weeks and followed your Induction Reflux Diet for 2 weeks. He is now able to swallow with very little difficulty. Should he reduce the Prevacid to one a day?
Thank you so much for your guidance.

Comment on Q & A: Readers’ Questions & Comments by Karen

Karen — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:53:19 +0000

Thanks for your great book!
I like to cook fresh rhubarb with some sugar and pour if over low fat frozen vanilla yogurt. Is rhubarb a “safe” food?