If you suffer from acid reflux, finding foods that are both delicious and gentle on the digestive system can be a challenge. Unfortunately, it’s hard to predict which foods might send you into a reflux flare up. When that happens you want relief, and you want it quickly! Here at The GERD Chef, we’ve been working for months to create a recipe that can help bring that quick relief. We’re so happy to finally get to share our Flare Up Soothing Tea!
Flare Up Soothing Tea combines ingredients known for their natural acid-reducing properties, including ginger, coconut milk, and honey. Best of all? IT WORKS!!! We’ve been using it and recommending it to friends and family, and the feedback is incredible. This tea is easy to make and can help relieve acid reflux symptoms almost immediately while also providing important nutrients and antioxidants to support digestive health.
Here are the healing ingredients in this tea…
Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root has been used for centuries to treat digestive problems, including acid reflux. This herb contains mucilage, a substance that coats and soothes the lining of the esophagus and stomach, protecting it from the harmful effects of acid.
In addition to its soothing properties, marshmallow root can also help reduce inflammation in the digestive tract, which can further relieve acid reflux symptoms.
Slippery Elm
Slippery elm is another herb that can help soothe and protect the digestive tract. Like marshmallow root, slippery elm contains mucilage, which coats the esophagus and stomach, reducing irritation and inflammation.
In addition to its soothing properties, slippery elm also contains antioxidants, which can help protect the digestive tract from further damage caused by acid reflux.
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium carbonate is a naturally occurring antacid that can help neutralize stomach acid and relieve reflux symptoms. This compound works by reacting with stomach acid, forming calcium chloride, carbon dioxide, and water.
Calcium carbonate is found in a few different natural sources. We’ve used a version that comes from food grade limestone. It is important to not that excessive intake of calcium can cause constipation and other digestive problems.
Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is a rich source of healthy fats and can be an effective natural remedy for acid reflux. This milk contains lauric acid, which can help soothe the digestive tract and reduce inflammation.
In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, coconut milk also contains vitamins and minerals that can help support digestive health.
Honey
Did you know honey can help relieve acid reflux symptoms? This sweet nectar contains enzymes that can help break down food in the digestive tract, reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
Honey also has antibacterial properties, which can help protect the digestive tract from harmful bacteria.
Ginger
This common kitchen spice can also be an effective natural remedy for acid reflux. The ginger root contains compounds that can help reduce inflammation and soothe the digestive tract, reducing acid reflux symptoms.
In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger also contains antioxidants that can help protect the digestive tract from further damage caused by acid reflux.
How to make Flare Up Soothing Tea
First, add 1 tsp of dried coconut milk to a mug
Next, add 1 tsp of granulated honey
Now add ¼ tsp of marshmallow root powder
Add ¼ tsp of calcium carbonate
Add ¼ tsp of slippery elm powder
Now, add ⅛ tsp of ginger root powder
Finally, pour 6-8 ounces of hot water into the mug and stir until all ingredients are dissolved.
A few notes…
You’re going to love this! The taste is like a nice chai latte. One note though, stir as you drink, it keeps the herbs from settling at the bottom.
Also, this mix is very customizable, feel free to sub in liquid honey and coconut milk, or leave out the calcium carbonate- just whatever is simple and appropriate for your diet.
Get creative! We’ve been turning this into shakes by adding a banana and some ice and blending until smooth.
Shopping for this one can seem a bit tricky, but all these ingredients can be found on Amazon or in a local health food store. It may seem a little expensive at first, but remember that the raw ingredients will be enough to make hundreds of cups of tea!
Finally, we hope this Flare Up Soothing Tea is a blessing to you on your reflux journey. We made it because we genuinely want to help you find natural ways to heal and move forward with your life.
Flare Up Soothing Tea combines ingredients known for their natural acid-reducing properties, including ginger, coconut milk, and honey. This tea is easy to make and can help relieve acid reflux symptoms almost immediately while also providing important nutrients and antioxidants to support digestive health.
Finally, pour 6-8 ounces of hot water into the mug and stir until all ingredients are dissolved
Notes
You’re going to love this! The taste is like a nice chai latte. One note though, stir as you drink, it keeps the herbs from settling at the bottom.
Also, this mix is very customizable, feel free to sub in liquid honey and coconut milk, or leave out the calcium carbonate- just whatever is simple and appropriate for your diet.
Get creative! We’ve been turning this into shakes by adding a banana and some ice and blending until smooth.
Shopping for this one can seem a bit tricky, but all these ingredients can be found on Amazon or in a local health food store. It may seem a little expensive at first, but remember that the raw ingredients will be enough to make hundreds of cups of tea!
This sounds great and I’d really like to try it, but finding the ingredients is definitely a challenge, especially in Canada.
Really? Why is that, Andy?