| The homemade remedies for heartburn are easy | | | | Another tip is to avoid going to sleep right after |
| to gather and prepare. They can greatly alleviate | | | | taking a meal, since it increases the acidity and |
| the burning sensation caused by heartburn. | | | | pressure, inside your stomach. Also, do not eat |
| Knowing what they are would help you choose | | | | more than what your stomach can handle. The |
| which one is suited to your body – or at the | | | | increased pressure will push the contents back up |
| very least, suited to your taste buds. | | | | the esophagus. |
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| Understanding heartburn | | | | Kitchen Remedies for Heartburn |
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| No, heartburn does not have anything to do with | | | | There are also remedies which you can prepare |
| your heart. Contrary to its name, heartburn | | | | from the kitchen. These remedies for heartburn |
| involves your esophagus. This painful and irritating | | | | are natural, safe, and easy to prepare. Some |
| condition is caused by acids from your stomach | | | | might not be as effective for others because |
| going back up through your esophagus. The lower | | | | everyone reacts differently in a particular |
| esophageal sphincter (LES) usually prevents this | | | | substance or compound. |
| from happening, but there are times when it fails. | | | | - Have some Almonds – When you feel the |
| | | | | heartburn attack, chew at least 6 to 8 almonds |
| When the LES either fails to close right away or | | | | (blanched). However, see to it that you check |
| fails to close tight enough, this leads to the acid | | | | them properly to avoid more discomfort once |
| reflux which leads to heartburn. At first it is just | | | | they reach your stomach. |
| irritating, but consequent heartburns will lead to | | | | |
| esophageal inflammation and bleeding. This is called | | | | - Drink apple cider vinegar – Every time you |
| GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and is a | | | | feel the signs of heartburn. Try mixing 1 |
| very serious condition that damages the | | | | tablespoon of this vinegar with 1 cup of warm |
| esophagus, making it difficult for your food to get | | | | water and 1 tablespoon of honey, for taste |
| into your stomach for processing. | | | | purposes. |
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| Quick Remedies for Heartburn | | | | - Eat papaya – You can eat it by itself, and |
| | | | | take in the enzyme papain. You can also drink it |
| It may sound passé but it preventing the onset | | | | as a juice. Either way, it will ease the indigestion |
| of the disease is still better than finding the cure. | | | | and acidity in the stomach. Warning to pregnant |
| There are certain foods which can cause | | | | women though; papaya is a natural source of |
| heartburn for certain people. This list includes | | | | estrogen, which in large amounts could cause |
| caffeinated drinks, alcoholic drinks, citric products, | | | | miscarriage. |
| tomato-based products, and chocolate. You | | | | |
| don’t have to give these up right away if | | | | Choosing the Remedy for You |
| you’re experiencing heartburn. However, if | | | | |
| you’ve just eaten something from this list | | | | The remedies of heartburn are not limited to |
| and you feel the stomach acid coming back up to | | | | those previously mentioned. You have the liberty |
| your throat then you might want to avoid that | | | | to try everything out and choose which one |
| food for a while. | | | | works best for you. Fighting heartburn is not |
| | | | | easy, but knowing where to start is a great step |
| Eating habits can also help prevent heartburn. | | | | in overcoming this painful condition. |