Heartburn natural cures

What can I do for heartburn?
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Many people are misled by the name and relate heartburns to a disease of the heart. Heartburns are the result of stomach acid entering the esophagus – commonly known as the food pipe. This acid causes a burning pain or sensation in the chest that goes right up to the back of the throat causing great discomfort.

The most common reason for this condition is faulty eating habits. The stomach secretes several acids to break down the food that you eat. When you eat an unusually large amount of food the stomach is forced to produce a large amount of acid in order to digest the food.

This weakens the stomach lining and causes the stomach acids to back up into the esophagus. Fried and greasy foods require more acid and so a large meal consisting of oily food will greatly increase your chances of experiencing a heartburn. Other than that, smoking, tight clothing and lack of sleep are also some of the other reasons. Lack of exercise, not chewing food well and eating fast also increase the problem. Drinking water with meals increases the content in ones stomach, causing heartburn. So if one makes these changes in lifestyle, they wouldn’t suffer from heartburns.

Consult a doctor if you suffer from heartburn for a prolonged time because it can cause ulcers or gastroesophageal-reflux disease (GERD). However, it’s quite possible to deal with the problem with some simple remedies. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, citrus fruits or juices, tomato or tomato-based foods, alcohol and tobacco. Supplement your meal with a cup of curd to balance the acid and spices. Drink two to four cups of coconut water daily, this is an excellent preventive measure against heartburns. Drinking chilled milk or chewing basil leaves when the problem aggravates, helps in providing temporary relief. There are some juices that help in getting rid of heartburns. Aloe vera juice, raw potato and cabbage juice are known to be most beneficial as they provide a cooling effect. But you need to make sure that the potatoes and cabbage are fresh. Ginger is also very effective in giving relief from heartburn. You can grind ginger and make tea or after meal consume ginger root with honey. You can also try making some beneficial juices to cure heartburns on your own too, for instance you could mix a few pieces of ripe tamarind with a sugar candy to taste and drink this twice a day. Apart from ginger - garlic and fiber rich food absorbs excess acid and gas, so include these in your everyday diet.

answered by G M on 18 May 2009, 1:31:22

Heartburn natural cures

Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, can be caused by a variety of reasons. What happens is that the food that you have eaten back up the esophagus. This can cause a terrible burning sensation in your throat.   Since the esophagus does not have any kind of lining to protect it from something as acidic as acid reflux, you experience a terrible burning sensation.
If you suffer form heartburn on a regular basis and if you notice that you feel dizzy or nauseas you should consult your doctor at the earliest.

One of the most common reasons for suffering from heartburn is the fact that people eat too much. The excessive amount of food in your stomach can cause the acid reflux. You should remember never to eat more food when you are suffering from heartburn. Instead you should indulge in a couple of tall glasses of water. Don't lie down since this will make your heartburn worse. Instead sit up straight. If you have to lie down elevate the upper half of your body.   Avoid drinking coffee or tea or even a carbonated drink when you are suffering from heartburn. Instead, you can make yourself a soothing herbal drink with ginger. Boil some pieces of ginger in a cup of water. Strain and drink. You can add some honey for taste.

answered by G M on 26 Mar 2008, 3:39:10

Heartburn natural cures

What can I do for heartburn? (25 Mar 2008)

What can I do for heartburn?
(25 Mar 2008)