GERD

I hate getting sick!
I hate taking medicine in the form of pills!

Why am I sick???

I have been diagnosed with GERD, a supposedly chronic condition that the stomach produces too much acid. In addition a muscle that acts as a “gate” closing the gap between the esophagus (food pipe) and the stomach itself is slightly loose. It does not close completely, so some of the stomach acid may wash back up the esophagus. After a review, my doctor said mine is the mildest condition (grade A) but it is still uncomfortable. And the worst thing is I need to take pills for the rest of my life! I cannot be cured completely! I have to take it everyday now and wait till my condition stabilize and try to go off it and only take antacids or acid reducer pills when my gastric acts up in the long term.

That is not a solution for me. I am not going to rely on pills that may have side effects, for the rest of my life. Neither am I going to contribute to the coffers of the medicine manufacturers.

Of course right now I am avoiding all those foods (no fried/ spicy/ acidic/ caffeine laced) foods that will make my stomach uncomfortable and probably embarking on an exercise program asap and avoiding liquids during meal times and last but not least not lying down on a full stomach as this is not good for digestion. It's a torture reminding yourself to eat only 80% full everyday. Right now, I am bingeing on raisin chocolates!

Alternative measures:
- TCM
- Acupuncture
- Healing session in church
- Surgery
- Physical Exercise
- Lifestyle changes

I AM DEPRESSED. HELP!