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Home Remedy for Heartburn
The regular heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophagul reflux, which occurs due to the entering of the stomach acid into the esophagus. It is diagnosed by:
- Heartburn
- Chest pain especially when lying down at night.
- Sour taste in the mouth
- Regurgitations of liquid or food
With this condition, the acidic contents of the stomach try to flow back into the esophagus which is the main reason for the pain. This is experienced by almost twenty percent of the people at least once a week.
Here are some causes of heartburn:
- Consumption of alcohol
- Excessive intake of caffeine
- Fizzy drinks/carbonated drinks
- Acidic juices
- Acidic foods
- Excess chocolate
- Smoking
- Consuming large meals
- Pregnancy
Taking antacids every time you suffer from heartburn is harmful to your health. The antacids reduce the nutrient absorption and increase the blood pressure and thus upset the kidneys. Antacids have a short term relief and hence prove useless to our condition. It is always better to use natural ingredients to treat heartburn. Here are some of the tried and tested methods:
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- Chewable DGL: Deglycyrrhizinated licorice is a very old remedy used for heartburn. It is a form of licorice that reduces the glycyrrhizin-related effects likes blood pressure and water retention. Research shows that this decreases inflammation, decreases growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach, reduces chances of ulcers but there is no medical proof of it being effective on heartburn.
- Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera juice is also used in heartburn cases. The juice is used to soothe the irritated esophagus. Approximately one fourth cup of aloe Vera juice is taken twenty minutes before a meal. It is given to adults only.
- Water: It is advised to drink plenty of water. It usually works for the people who are not experiencing strong signs of heartburn.
- The easiest home remedy is to mix half a tsp of baking soda in a cup of water. This is the most effective in treating heartburn.
- Buttermilk is also an effective remedy for people suffering with heartburn.
- Adding cinnamon to tea at least twice a day is very helpful in treating heartburn.
- Mix in a cup of water, one and half tsp of ginger root and heat it for about ten minutes. Drink this mixture for effective pain relief.
- Take one or two potatoes and wash them well. Without peeling them, cut them into small pieces and churn them. Drink their juice immediately. If you do not like the taste of raw potatoes, you can add this juice to another juice for taste. Remember to drink the juice immediately after it has been taken out.
- Chamomile tea is also very effective in easing the irritation of the esophagus.
- Mixing one tsp yellow mustard with half glass water and drinking it stops heartburn almost instantly.
- Immerse cabbage pieces in a pot of water and cook it for about seven minutes. When it is ready add mashed potatoes with a little olive oil. This mixture heals the sensation of heartburn.
Eating a spicy or fatty meal can cause heartburn
It is always good choice to analyze your daily habits to avoid some conditions. Heart burn can be avoided by the following:
- Do not go to bed instantly after a meal. At least have a three hour gap between your meal and bedtime.
- Eat in smaller portions. Overeating often happens when we go to parties or dinners. Try to take smaller helpings at a time.
- Take all the time you want to eat. Enjoy the taste, smell and the look of food on your plate. Avoid distractions and eat slowly.
- Avoid citrus fruits. Chocolate, peppermint, tomatoes, raw onions, garlic, vinegar, fatty foods, spicy foods, coffee and carbonated or hard drinks.
- Quit smoking.
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