What does a burrito, pizza, burger and other junk food and drinks have in common?
They are delicious and are a major cause of heartburn.
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Do you know that over 60 million Americans suffer from heartburn every month and around
15 million experience it on a daily basis?
The feeling of your last meal climbing up your throat followed with that uncomfortable,
even painful, burning sensation in your chest is a sign that you may have some acidity problems.
This is triggered especially when you eat food that is fried, spicy, fatty or acidic
in nature.
If not taken care of in time it can develop into a more complex version of this problem.
We’ve got you covered!
Here are some effective remedies for heartburn that can be found in your kitchen!
Apple cider vinegar?
Baking soda?
Bananas?
Let’s check out some simple solutions for this annoying problem!
Aloe Juice Aloe Vera has a bunch of naturally healing
and anti inflammatory properties.
Loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids, it has been used to treat sunburn,
lower cholesterol and remove toxins.
Sure it’s a great detox option but what about treating heartburn and acid reflux?
It is primarily used for the treatment of increased stomach acidity, or inflammatory
bowel disease.
The best way of making the juice is by simply plucking out a leaf of aloe vera plant, cutting
out it’s flesh and incorporating it into the juice of your choice or even with water.
A simple and effective solution!
What are some other ways you use aloe vera?
Tell us in the comments below!
Apple Cider Vinegar and warm water Apple cider vinegar to alleviate heartburn
may sound strange at first.
Reason being vinegar is an acidic liquid.
So what makes it different?
It has numerous health benefits ranging from improving digestion to weight loss.
When it comes to curing heartburn, it is a dark horse.
Drinking it in a warm mug of water whenever you feel even the slightest symptoms of heartburn
will work like a charm.
ACV is a moderate acid that helps in bringing down the acidic level of your stomach.
This means that your stomach will no longer have to produce acid.
In this manner you are stopping the production of stomach acid.
Eat a banana When it comes to healthy eating, bananas just
have to be included.
However it is more than just a rich source of fiber, potassium or a post workout fruit.
Being non citrus in nature, it helps in protecting against diabetes, strengthens immunity and
also aids in weight loss.
Adding to the list of benefits, it cures heartburn.
It helps by coating an irritated food pipe lining and thereby helping in combating discomfort.
Drink it up as a smoothie or eat it whole, a banana can be your unexpected best friend
in the case of reflux.
Chew on sugar free gum Chewing gum is cool again!
Not only does it reduce your face fat, it also helps in settling down your heartburn.
How does that happen?
Chewing on it for half an hour after every meal reduces acid reflux.
Continuously chewing gum produces saliva which dilutes the acid in your stomach.
Doing this will provide you some much needed relief from heartburn issues.
Opting for sugar free gums that taste like ginger root or mint can further play a major
role in soothing the heartburn.
Although lesser known, gum is one of the cheapest and most effective ways of reducing the feeling
of discomfort in your stomach.
Baking soda water Baking soda is a popular ingredient in baking.
Its powder has been used for medicinal purposes like curing a urinary tract infection.
Due to its alkaline nature (which means non-acidic) it’s a great way to cure stomach problems
like indigestion and acid reflux.
All you have to do is take a tiny pinch of it and dissolve it in half a cup of water.
It will provide temporary but quick relief.
Although effective, this treatment is not recommended for pregnant women.
Lifestyle changes There are numerous foods and beverages that
ease the unpleasantness of heartburn, but for long term results you need to take this
problem seriously.
Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, having your meals on time and indulging in regular
exercise will have long term effects in keeping your heartburn at bay.
You should also avoid eating trigger foods that promote this problem.
Regular exercise would be beneficial not only for heartburn related problems but also for
strengthening your immune system.
It goes without saying that you should steer clear of alcohol and tobacco.
Load up on probiotic drinks Probiotics are always good news!
These include everything from fermented drinks to yogurt and milk based products.
They’re loaded with good bacteria that promote gut health.
They are a good option not only for dealing with heartburn but bloating and diarrhea,
too.
Although be cautious of the probiotic drink you’re buying.
The best way to ensure you have a safe and effective probiotic product is to make it
at home!
When buying a probiotic beverage remember to get the one with the most amount of ‘CFCs’
or colony forming cells.
Drink Herbal Tea Herbs and natural remedies have been used
for centuries for their healing abilities.
It’s also a remedy for heartburn.
Swap your regular cup of caffeine with herbal drinks like chamomile tea, ginger root tea
or licorice which have a soothing effect in the stomach.
Licorice works by increasing the mucous coating in the food pipe, helping it resist the irritating
effects of stomach acid.
Some other effective natural solutions also include catnip, fennel, marshmallow root,
and papaya tea.
Herbal tea is also an amazing detoxifying agent which keeps you feeling healthy and
refreshed.
Are you looking for a healthy alternative to your caffeine fix?
Here are some teas that you can drink everyday without feeling guilty, also they have anti
ageing compounds!
Now back to some home remedies to get rid of heartburn.
Eat a bit of jaggery Jaggery is a sweet, lesser known but effective
solution.
Eating a bit of it like a candy until it dissolves is said to immediately get rid of acidity.
It is made out of palm sugar and is more nutritious than regular refined sugar that we use everyday.
The reason it’s good for heartburn is due to the high potassium and low sodium content.
This helps in maintaining a perfect balance in sense of taste and electrolytes.
It is also considered to be a rich detoxifying agent that helps in cleansing your stomach
and treat bile disorders.
Other than that jaggery is a great way of keeping your lungs healthy!
You can use a chunk of it as a substitute for sugar as well!
Drink ginger tea Ginger is celebrated all over the world for
its variety of benefits which ranges from curing baldness to digestive issues.
This simple tea is made by peeling and crushing a root of ginger which is then boiled.
Once boiled properly, remove and allow the tea to steep for 20 minutes before drinking
it warm.
Although it is not a permanent solution, making this tea twice a day will ensure reduced symptoms
of heartburn.
Steer clear of ginger ale and you’re good to go!
When You Need a Doctor
Have you tried every conventional and non conventional remedy but the awful symptoms
just won’t go away?
Here are some things to consider before visiting a doctor.
Keep in mind that some of the symptoms of chronic heartburn may feel like a heart attack:
The frequency of your heartburn symptoms has gotten more frequent and severe.
You have difficulty in swallowing solid food.
Your heartburn is so severe that it is triggering a feeling of nausea and vomiting.
Make a doctor’s appointment immediately if you have noticed blood or black material
in your vomit.
Your heartburn symptoms are accompanied with unexpected drastic weight loss.
You feel like you constantly have a lump in your neck accompanied with a sensation of
choking and coughing.
Over the counter drugs don’t work.
Your prescription medicines also won’t work.
You have consistent and chronic hoarseness and wheezing.
Your asthma has increased in the past couple of weeks.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for you to carry on with your everyday activities
due to the constant discomfort in your abdomen.
You have random chest pains, pain in arms, legs, jaw and neck.
You are experiencing weakness, sweating, shortness of breath and have an irregular pulse.
The symptoms consistently wake you up at night, or you develop difficulty swallowing.
Anyone with reflux-like symptoms that lasts for years is at risk for esophageal cancer
and should also see a physician.
What are the home remedies you rely on in case of a heartburn?
Share your suggestions in the comments section.