Manuka Honey for acid reflux

I was reading about the Manuka honey on Dr. Jamie Koufman's blog. I googled Manuka honey and a lot of results came back with Manuka and relief in acid reflux. Have you tried Manuka honey?

Yes, it's quite soothing but I think any honey would have that effect. The "Heartburn No More" author also strongly recommends honey. I have to say it gave me no symptom relief at all and after a couple of weeks the taste started to turn my stomach . . . I must try and finish the second pot, as it's meant to have other health benefits, but as for GERD, nothing doing for me sadly!!

MMM

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New stuff: GERD. Interstitial Cystitis
Lifelong stuff: Food allergies, eczema, asthma

that's too bad. I was going to try it--my throat is killing me :(

Belljar,

I am going to try it anyway. Everyone is different, so it might not hurt in trying.

Manuka honey has helped me. It soothes my esophagus, coats it, forming a barrier of protection from acid.

A study came out that found honey is more effective than cough syrups for easing a cough. But for actually treating acid reflux, I don't know.

Dr. Koufman also encourages use of aloe vera for acid refulx. I am trying that to see if it will make my tender stomach feel better. I am using gel caps, some say the juice is kind of yucky.

WJF,

How do you take the honey? Do you put it in a liquid, such as tea, or do you take the raw honey with something?

I read that you should take it with a small piece of bread to deliver it to the LES, rather than smearing it down your gullet. I tried that and I've tried just swallowing a spoonful - it has no impact on my reflux symptoms either way, even though it is quite pleasant on a sore throat.

MMM

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New stuff: GERD. Interstitial Cystitis
Lifelong stuff: Food allergies, eczema, asthma