How to Get Rid of Heartburn With Food

Heartburn is common and experienced by 20 percent of Americans at least once a week. Normally caused by spicy foods, or eating too fast this type of heartburn isn't considered serious. However, if heartburn occurs more frequently this could be signs that a more serious condition exist called GERD and should be discussed with a doctor.

The best way to stop heartburn is to prevent it altogether. There are small changes that you can make to prevent or at least reduce your episodes of heartburn. Not all foods will cause heartburn in all people. Single out and eliminate your trigger foods to reduce episodes of heartburn. This is a simple process of elimination; if it causes heartburn remove it from your diet.

Instructions

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   Drink a tall glass of milk. Milk soothes the burning of heartburn by neutralizing the acid buildup in the esophagus.

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   Eat a banana. Get a healthy dose of potassium and cure your heartburn naturally when you eat a banana. Bananas can be eaten fresh or dehydrated.

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   Drink Tea. Ginger is effective in reducing heartburn. Drink in the form of a tea to get an immediate reaction or add ginger to your meals as a way to prevent heartburn. It makes for a tasty seasoning and aids in the reduction of stomach aids that cause heartburn.

   Chamomile tea also has the ability to relieve stress that can be associated with heartburn and it defuses stomach acids. You get twice the benefit when drinking a cup of chamomile tea.

Tips & Warnings

• Other Alternatives:

• Avoid caffeine and carbonated beverages, as these can be triggers for heartburn in some people. Instead, drink more water to aid in the digestion of foods.

• Eat smaller meals at a slower pace. Slowing down when you eat and consuming less food will aid in the digestion process allowing the acid to stay in the stomach to break down the food.

• Never lie down while eating and always wait two to three hours after a meal before going to bed.

• Elevate your head to allow a proper flow of digestion. Laying flat may hinder the digestion process.

• Stop smoking. The health risks of smoking are countless and in relations to heartburn, smoking encourages the production of acid in the stomach. With nothing for the stomach to digest, the acid can escape up the esophagus.

• Weight gain can contribute to heartburn because the extra weight causes pressure which leads to the backup of stomach acid into the esophagus. Walk at least one hour after dinner to aid in weight loss, circulation, and digestion.

Resources

• How to Avoid Acid Reflux