1) Baking Soda
Baking soda, being alkaline in nature, can help to neutralize stomach acid and provide effective relief for your heartburn. Just mix ½ a teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of baking soda to a full glass of warm water, stir thoroughly and then drink up. Avoid using this remedy in excess though because too much salt can lead to unwanted side effects such as nausea and swelling.
2) Apple
You heard the age-old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” – Well, there’s definitely truth to that. Apples contain trace minerals that help provide relief from heartburn. Include a raw or organic apple in your diet (after your “main course”) and experience the difference for yourself!
3) Chewing Gum
The reason why this works is because the act of chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva that neutralizes your stomach acid. Tip: Try chewing a piece of sugar-free gum for 30 minutes after each meal.
4) Almonds
Snacking on a small handful of organic almonds after every meal is another way you can stop or prevent heartburn.
5) Slippery Elm
This tree extract coats your stomach with a strengthened “protective” layer against the effects of your stomach acid. To use this as a heartburn remedy, just add 1 teaspoon of the powdery bark into a cup of warm water and stir thoroughly. Drink a few cups a day for the best effects.
6) Licorice
Licorice has natural stomach healing properties but taken in excess can lead to high blood pressure. Go for chewable DGL licorice tablets (that do not contain glycyrrhizic acid) and take them before meals. You can buy them off most natural-food stores.
7) Marshmallow Root Tea
Like Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root provides a “protective” layer to your stomach and oesophagus walls. Mix 1 teaspoon of powdered marshmallow root with warm water and stir thoroughly. You can drink about 3 cups of this tea a day.
8) Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Vera is typically used to treat sunburns but do you know it’s good for reducing inflammation in your stomach too? Drink ½ cup of Aloe Vera juice before meals. Note: Aloe Vera juice can be a laxative so unless you’re planning to spend a lot of time in the bathroom, please go with brands that have had the laxative component removed.
9) Eliminate or cut down on cigarettes and alcohol
Both cigarettes and alcohol weaken your immune system and are known to be the cause of really bad cases of acid reflux. As much as you can, cut down or even eliminate these 2 unhealthy habits totally and you will see significant improvement in other areas of your health and wellness too.
10) Identify & Eliminate Your Heartburn Triggers
Besides smoking and alcohol, there are many things that can potentially trigger heartburn… Here’s a non-exhaustive list: Stress Certain Types Of Prescription Medication Peppermint Fish Oil Supplements Obesity etc. Identifying your heartburn triggers and working to eliminate them from your life will prevent heartburn from surfacing in the first place.
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