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Natural cure for heartburn
(16 Apr 2008)

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Heartburn natural cures

The burning sensation that occurs in your chest, usually just below the breastbone is known as heartburn. This condition is caused when gastric acid is regurgitated from the stomach. The most common cause of heart burn is usually over-eating but some people experience heartburn due to other reasons as well.


The acids in the stomach are forced up the oesophagus when there is too much food in the stomach. You should ensure that you do not eat too much food and especially not too fast. Eat smaller and balanced meals more frequently.




Once the symptoms have begun to manifest and you experience the burning sensation, ensure that you do not lie flat because this will only encourage the flow of the acids upwards. Lie on your bed propped up by a few pillows, always in an upright position. Regardless of popular advice, ensure that you avoid both mints and milk because these will only make your condition worse. You should also avoid caffeine and chocolate. You can take a capsule of ginger roots to alleviate your symptoms. You can also take goldenseal and wormwood in capsule form to help fight heartburn. If you have the symptoms usually associated with heartburn before a meal, you see a doctor at once because heartburn normally occurs only after a meal.

answered by G R on 21 Apr 2008, 4:27:36

 

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