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Natural Remedies for Heartburn
By Robert Pillans
Do you suffer from Heartburn? Tell me what heartburn is: Heart burn is a discomfort or pain felt when acid from the stomach travels up into the gullet (lower part of your oesophagus). The gullet is not made to withstand acid and is irritated and inflamed when acid from the stomach comes into contact with it.
In spite of its name, it has nothing to do with the heart. It is a digestive problem, usually related to meals and posture and can often be relieved by remedies for indigestion. It is very common, and most people suffer from it at some point in their life. How is Heartburn caused? Heart burn is caused by a faulty muscle in the stomach. There is a "flap" at the top of the stomach that stops food from travelling back up into the oesophagus. Sometimes the flap doesn't work properly and stomach acid escapes from the stomach.
Some things that may contribute to heart burn include wearing tight clothing around the waist, smoking, eating large meals, being fat and pregnancy What can I do about Heartburn? When you feel the first signs of heartburn, drink a large glass of water. This will help to wash the acid back into your stomach. Another helpful remedy is to drink a large glass of whole milk. This helps to combat the burning sensation as well as making you feel a lot more comfortable.
Saliva helps to neutralise stomach acid. Generate some extra by chewing some sugar free gum, or even by thinking about your favourite foods. The extra saliva will help to relieve your symptoms. This is important, do try to avoid bending over after a meal, and also don't lie down. Both of these can encourage stomach acid to be forced up into the oesophagus. There are many ways to tackle heartburn, with many over the counter remedies available at the chemist. However, I believe that Alternative Treatments are best. Some prescribed medications do have side effects, which is why I prefer to use natural cures.
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Contributor's Note
These are my views and do not form any kind of medical advice or diagnosis. You are advised to consult your Doctor before using any of the advice contained in this article.
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