Hello, everyone!
Eleven days without a post – I’m sorry for the silence! I’ve been completely swallowed up researching, scripting, filming, and editing two big YouTube videos about the same chilling case (one for True Crime Tales with Cosette, one for Eerie Tales with Cosette). They’re finished and dropping very soon – I can’t wait for you to see them!
While all that was going on, acid reflux decided to move in. Burning chest, sour taste in the mouth, waking up at stupid o’clock feeling like a dragon – you know the drill. After a lot of trial and error, here’s the exact routine that’s finally working for me.
My Current Reflux Rescue Kit
Two peppermint or spearmint tablets the second the burn starts. Fast, effective, and always within arm’s reach.
2. Deglycyrrhizinated Liquorice Chewables (Chewable Liquorice Tablets)
My favourite natural find. I chew one tablet 15–20 minutes before meals. Mildly sweet, it helps the stomach produce more protective mucus – brilliant stuff.
50 ml of the clear, decolourised kind mixed with a little water 10 minutes before eating. Tasteless and incredibly soothing.
20–30 minutes after every meal (xylitol mint is my go-to). The extra saliva neutralises acid and clears the oesophagus – simple, but it works every time.
A teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds steeped for 10 minutes. Gently calms the stomach and has a pleasant, mild aniseed flavour.
Either a small glass of plain oat milk sipped slowly or 2–3 tablespoons of rolled oats chewed thoroughly and swallowed with water. The oats form a soothing gel in the stomach – odd but effective.
Half a teaspoon in 200 ml water when it’s really bad. Instant relief, used sparingly.
Foods I’ve Had to Put on Pause
- Coffee (never liked it anyway – small win!)
- Chocolate after lunchtime
- Tomatoes and citrus in the evening
- Anything fried
- Very spicy meals after 5 pm
- Huge portions
Lifestyle Changes That Actually Helped
- No food 3–4 hours before bed
- Smaller, more frequent meals
- Head of the bed raised 15 cm with proper blocks
- Loose clothing around the waist
- 10-minute walk after dinner
- Quick breathing exercises when stress creeps in
Thanks to this mix (and my trusty Rennie tablets for the rough moments), I’m now about 90% better and sleeping properly again.
When to See a Doctor
If it’s happening more than twice a week, you have trouble swallowing, unexplained weight loss, or pain that worries you – please get it checked. These tips are great for occasional flare-ups, but ongoing reflux needs proper attention.
There you have it – my honest, coffee-hating, no-nonsense survival guide!
Normal content will be back next week, I promise.
Now over to you:
What’s your favourite quick fix for acid reflux? Are you Team Rennie too, or do you swear by something else? And what’s the strangest trigger you’ve ever discovered? Leave your tips and stories in the comments – I read every single one!
Thanks for sticking with me during my little 11-day disappearing act. I’ve missed you all!
See you very soon – here and on YouTube.
