Home Remedies for Heartburn

A burning sensation and pain in the stomach and chest region is termed as heartburn. Also known as pyrosis, it is generally a burning or painful sensation in the esophagus. This is caused due to the upward direction of gastric acid from the stomach to the chest.

Causes of Heartburn:-

• Hyper secretion of hydrochloric acid
• Reflux of gastric acid
• Not eating on time
• Eating fried and spicy food regularly
• Stress, anxiety and Insomnia
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Excessive smoke and alcohol
• Wearing tight clothes
• Improper chewing of food, having large meals, and eating hurriedly

Home Remedies for Heartburn:-

Ginger tea

Ginger is proven to be one of the most powerful natural remedies for heartburn. Drinking warn ginger tea should help alleviate heartburn in two different ways. First ginger has the capacity to absorb acid from the stomach and second it has nerve-calming effects. Furthermore, ginger is a harmless natural herb with a broad dosage range. In other words it’s safe to consume it regularly to prevent your heartburn from recurring.

Potatoes

Take 1 or 2 raw potato and wash them well. Do not peel, instead, cut them into pieces and churn them. Drink the juice immediately. The other option would be to mix it with some other juice for taste. However make sure that it is drunk instantly.

Remember “an Apple a Day Keeps the Heartburn away”

The easiest way to get the acid-relieving benefit is to simply eat an apple, but those with a sweet tooth may consider keeping some apple honey in the refrigerator for a bout of reflux. To make the honey, peel and core several sweet apples. Slice them up, put them into a saucepan and add a little water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for three hours until the mixture is thick, brown and sweet-tasting.

Boiled Water

Many people swear by this remedy, simply sip a cup of water that has been boiled. Boiling removes the impurities from water, and drinking hot water will help to clean the inside of the body. Sip it slowly.

Foods to Avoid:-

Avoid gas forming foods like beans, cauliflower etc. Avoid raw vegetables like cabbage, cucumbers, onion, radish, and peppers 

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