Acid Reflux Symptoms

I am just curious. One of my relatives has acid reflux symptoms, and we would like to avoid all the pharmacutical drugs, and am looking for some natural remedies for acid reflux disease, any suggestions.

Natural Acid Reflux Remedies

I have been told by my doctor to take the drug ranitidine, but I would really prefer not to take another drug again for the rest of my own life. I need to know some effective natural remedies for heartburn and acid reflux?