Heartburn is initiated by acid reflux which is caused when the lower esophageal sphincter or LES relaxes unwantedly and at the wrong time. This causes the stomach acid to rise up to the esophagus, reflecting a burning sensation behind your breastbone region; hence it is called “heartburn”. If you’re suffering from the same condition, considering these home treatments should be quite beneficial for you.
Choosing buttermilk over whole milk
A glass of cold regular whole milk is usually advised to calm the effects of heartburn. However, it is more advisable to consider buttermilk instead for quick results. To help correct heartburn problems, it is also recommended to incorporate soy and fermented milk products in your daily diet.
Baking soda is a base
Also known as sodium bicarbonate, baking soda being a base substance is very effective in terminating severe acid reflux. Having pH level above 7.0, it could significantly neutralize your stomach acid and put an end to heartburn. Simply add a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of plain water (8 ounces) and drink the mixture as needed. However, ensure that you don’t stick to this remedy for 7 days on the trot as it may reflect side effects like nausea because of its high salt content.
Aloe vera juice is not just for your skin
Aloe vera is a great coolant that helps to relieve the gnawing burning sensations arising from your abdomen. But, make sure that you use only those aloe vera products that are made for home use. For example, aloe vera juice was primitively used as a heartburn remedy in Europe.
Experimenting with apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar’s benefits are not just limited to skin or hair treatment; it also promisingly treats reflux of acid rising up to the esophagus. You only need 3 teaspoons of virgin apple cider vinegar in 6 ounces of water to go about this useful non-prescriptive treatment. Sometimes, heartburn could be caused other way around i.e. due to lack of acid in the stomach. You may not know that it’s the acid in your stomach that prompts lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to contract and close off. But, if your stomach doesn’t have enough acid, the LES may get the wrong signal of relaxing a bit when it shouldn’t. If this is your case, consider using the above apple cider vinegar remedy 2 times a day; otherwise, discontinue if it worsens the case for you.
Producing more saliva by chewing a gum
A dental research pointed out how chewing a gum could help stimulate salivary glands to produce more saliva. People with chronic heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) considerably improved their symptoms by chewing gums half an hour after meals. Excess saliva produced actually helped to wash off unwanted acid from their stomach. So next time you burn your heart, pop in a fruit-flavored and sugar-free chewing gum to stop your acid reflux!
Garlic? Yes, you heard it right!
Garlic is popularly infamous for causing heartburn. Nonetheless, it also used as a power-packed antibiotic and healer for gastritis. An effective remedy associated with garlic is storing a few cloves of it in apple cider vinegar and drinking some of the liquid when the symptoms of heartburn show up or you could simply grind a clove under your teeth to relieve the symptoms.
Almonds as few as two could help
Although others eat a handful of them, with the help of just 2 almonds, you could prevent the burning sensation near your heart. Having almond butter for nighttime heartburn is another method to use; however, you need to be careful as there have been cases where people have suffered from chocking. To go easy on almonds, you could also undertake the almond milk remedy, which has also received a great response from heartburn sufferers.
Dried or fresh bananas
With pH 5.6, bananas could work as both tasty and remedial snack for those having acid reflux problem. Acting as a natural antacid for your body, the fruit could help you release heartburn symptoms in a quick succession. Besides, it could help strengthen the stomach lining which forms mucus that protects your abdomen from the harmful effects of excessive acid content.
Gingerroot as the oldest remedy
Be it in the form of ginger tea or mixed with cooked food, gingerroot is the number remedy for various stomach difficulties including heartburn. Ginger tea prepared with 3 small slices of gingerroot mixed in 2 cups of warm water should help your belly to calm down. Gingerroot is also used raw to treat nausea.
Mustard is a small and surprising remedy
Containing full of minerals, mustard is a fine alkalizing food which is used to treat a number of digestive disorders. It not only helps to neutralize the pain associated with acid reflux, but also the acid that tries to climb up to your throat while facing heartburn. All you need is some yellow mustard of good quality.
Preparing chamomile tea
Stir 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flower petals in a cup of boiling water and allow it to simmer for around 45 seconds. Before straining the mixture, let the petals get infused for another 2 minutes. Chamomile tea does the good job of reducing inflammation in your stomach. It could also help to heal stress and balance the acidity levels of your body. If you’re tired of making it manually, you could also use instant chamomile tea.
Peppermint oil as an OTC medicine
Yes, it’s true that peppermint oil is used as a regular constituent in over-the-counter medications prepared against heartburn. Another way of using peppermint oil for acid reflux is mixing 2 drops of it in cold water and consuming the mixture whenever you experience the symptoms. In case, peppermint oil is not accessible to you, peppermint candy could be eaten to heal stomach irritation and indigestion.
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