treating acid reflux without medications
1 Avoid food, beverages and medications that can aggravate acid reflux symptoms, such as spicy foods, fried or fatty foods, chocolate, mint, alcohol, caffeine, cola, tomato products, citrus fruits or juices, ketchup or mustard or vinegar.or moderate or severe acid reflux, surgery may be a treatment option if: 1  You continue to suffer from persistent heartburn, or other reflux symptoms, while taking medication. 2  You are concerned about or develop adverse side effects, such as osteoporosis, as a result of taking medication.