Home Remedies for Heartburn
Heartburn is an uncomfortable painful and burning sensation in the chest area or esophagus that is usually associated with regurgitation of gastric acid.
At least 1 in every 10 American experiences heartburn at least once a week. Heartburn is also quite often associated with Acid Reflex Disease or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease).
Possible Symptoms of Heartburn, GERD or Acid Reflux Disease
* A burning sensation felt in the chest just behind the breastbone. (Usually occurs after eating and
could last from anywhere between a few minutes to several hours.)
* A chest pain felt especially strongly when eating, lying down or bending over.
* A sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid in the back of the throat
* A burning in the throat.
* Difficulty swallowing
* The feeling that something is sticking in the middle of the chest or throat.
* Chronic cough, chronic hoarseness or sore throat.
* Regurgitation of food or liquid
Possible Causes of Heartburn
* Eating fatty/oily or gas producing foods that disgest slowly
* Eating too quickly
* Eating very large portions
* Sleeping on a full stomach
* Wearing extra tight clothes, especially tight wastebands or slimming undergarments
* Pregnancy
* Smoking or Chewing tobacco
* Consumption of excessive alcoholic beverages
* Stressful conditions
* Taking certain types of medications
Home Remedies for Heartburn
*Baking Soda
Mix 1 teaspoon in a glass of water and drink it all down. This is one of the fastest ways to relieve heartburn symptoms.
*Yellow Mustard Cure
Try one tablespoon of yellow mustard. It might be a little hard to get down at first but it works well for many heartburn sufferers.
*Brown Sugar
Try eating one tablespoon of brown sugar. Also does the trick and probably easier for many to get down than the mustard.
*Try an Apple
Eating an apple before bedtime is especially helpful for people who suffer from extreme heartburn in the evening. It is best if the peel is removed first
*Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
There are two ways you can try this heartburn remedy. You can either mix a teaspoon of the apple cider vinegar in a glass of water or just drink down a teaspoon of the vinegar on its own.
*Ginger
Ginger is another great home remedy for heartburn. It is best if you take it 20 minutes prior to eating. It can be taken in a capsule form, or you can make a tea from powder or the fresh root.
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Alternative Options
*While this site is dedicated to Home Remedies, there might be a rare occasion where you might need a little help from an outside source. The following are some other products or procedures that you can try if your situation is a little more severe and these home remedies aren’t quite doing the trick.
