Natural Relief for Heartburn

ByDr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M
Natural Relief for Heartburn
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A warm or burning feeling in the chest or throat.

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Chewing gum for up to 30 minutes after a meal has been known to help provide relief.

What is heartburn?

  • A warm or burning feeling in the chest or throat.
  • A rising pain that may extend into the jaw.
  • An acidic, foul, or weird taste in the mouth.

Natural remedies for heartburn

  • Baking Soda: Baking soda is a basic substance, meaning that it can help neutralize acids. Mixing in a teaspoon with a glass of water and drinking it will relieve you of that burning sensation that comes with heartburn.
  • Ginger/Ginger Tea: Ginger and ginger tea is often used to aid with many stomach related issues, including stomach aches and nausea. But another excellent use of ginger is to help with heartburn. Drinking a little ginger tea before a meal or mixing in ginger to your meals when cooking them can reduce the effect of heartburn or avoid the complications completely.
  • Chewing gum: Chewing gum after a meal has shown to bring some relief for heartburn symptoms. Chewing gum makes you salivate and swallow, which can dilute or even clear the acid from your esophagus. Chewing gum for up to 30 minutes after a meal has been known to help provide relief.
  • Keeping your upper body up: You should avoid lying down for up to 3 hours after a meal. Lying down after eating can induce heartburn, and if you already have heartburn, lying down can make it worse. Instead, standing up with a straight posture reduces pressure on the sphincter, the muscle that helps stop stomach acid from leaking into your esophagus. If you have recurring heartburn issues, sleeping with your upper body slightly elevated can help reduce symptoms.

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This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice.

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