When you boil water and allow the steam to return to its original state of water in a separate chamber, all the heavy metals and impurities are left behind. This is referred to as distilled water. It’s the same water that’s often used for ironing clothes, because using tap water runs the risk of damaging the iron.

There are some alternative health practitioners who recommend drinking distilled water to prevent acid reflux. However, and this is a huge however, you may be creating more problems than you solve. For instance, the distilling process not only removes the impurities, it also removes those minerals, such as calcium, sodium and magnesium, that are important for the body.

So, here are a few precautions:

1. Never drink distilled water for more than a day or two. The general consensus is that it’s okay in small doses, but its long term use should be avoided. As you drink more distilled water, the acidity in your body will actually rise.

2. Don’t cook your food in distilled water, since it will pull the nutrients out of the foods and deprive your body of the benefits of those foods.

3. Never drink distilled water as part of a fast. You risk quickly losing electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) which can lead to high blood pressure and potential heart irregularities.

4. Before using distilled water either for drinking or for cooking, let your doctor know what you have in mind. He may be able to offer some alternatives or may recommend against the practice altogether, depending on your personal health profile.

How To Safely Use Distilled Water For Acid Reflux

With our precautions in place, distilled water can be helpful in reducing the damage of your acid reflux, primarily by mixing it with foods (not cooking, but mixing). For instance, a soft mixture of distilled water, honey, and romaine lettuce (a highly alkaline food) can soothe the esophagus and help settle the stomach. Fruits such as melon and papaya also work well. Try blending your mixture to aid in the digestion.

Distilled water is not a cure all, by any means, but it can still be helpful in some instances.

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