At first glance, the title may seem a little bit alarming in nature. The reality of the situation involved with much of the acid reflux relief options that we have out there does, in fact, reflect the assertion put forth by the title and will be supported in this brief article. It is important to realize balance in all things that are health-related and that overdoing anything, including acid reflux relief products, can be harmful to your overall health and the natural biochemical balance that your body has. Having the right balance in your body, of all chemicals, is important for proper biological operation.

Distilled water has long since been a controversial topic as many people argue on the benefits versus the disadvantages of using distilled water. On one hand it can cause the body to be acidic but on the other, it is often recommended as a way of releasing toxins from the body and using distilled water in the diet is often advised when fighting acid reflux. Many experts advise the use of distilled water on a very short term basis only, namely one or two days.