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kathybrowny
Heartburn is something that most adults will experience during their
lifetime. It is characterized by an uncomfortable burning sensation
right behind the breastbone that often times creeps up the throat, and
is a symptom more so than a disease. ct as a buffer against acid
reflux.
A spoonful of baking soda…
A spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, or teaspoon-full to be exact, can
help put an end to the gnawing, burning, sensation of heartburn caused
by acid reflux. Baking soda, as sodium bicarbonate is more commonly
known, can help your reflux and in turn help your heartburn because it
is a base substance. It has a pH higher than 7.0, and therefore
neutralizes stomach acid. Neutralizing the stomach acid means that
if/when your LES decides to be lazy and acid comes up your throat, you
don’t get “burned.”
You will need…
-1/2 teaspoon or 1 teaspoon of baking soda
-a glass of fresh water
Directions
Mix either a ½ teaspoon or 1 single teaspoon of baking soda into a
glass of water that is no more than 8 ounces. Give it a good stir and
drink all of the mixture. You can repeat this as needed but should not
exceed seven ½ teaspoon doses in a 24 hour period. Also, avoid using
this as a remedy for more than a week straight, as it is high in salt
and can have side effects such as swelling or nausea.
Eat a banana or an apple
Bananas contain natural antacids that can act as a buffer against acid
reflux. If you want to try out the simplest home remedies for heartburn
first, try letting a few bananas ripen up nicely and eating one every
day. Another option is to try an apple a day. Slice one up and eat it a
couple of hours before bedtime to relieve or prevent discomfort.
Soothe your stomach with aloe juice
Aloe is a plant used to soothe burns, and people often think of using
it to help something like sunburn, but it can do more than that. It may
be able to help with heartburn too because it reduces inflammation.
This means when your tummy starts getting irritated and inflamed, or
your esophagus is getting eaten away at, a nice glass of aloe vera
juice may be just the thing to help calm it down.
You will need…
-1/2 cup aloe vera juice
Directions
Drink a ½ cup of aloe juice, cool or room temperature, before meals.
Keep in mind that aloe can act as a laxative, so unless you’re looking
to fit in a few extra bathroom Sudoku puzzles, look for a brand that
has the laxative component removed.
Make gingerroot tea
Gingerroot can help ease up a number of stomach woes, from nausea to
acid reflux. Sipping a cup of fresh tea about 20 minutes before a meal
can help calm down your tummy and act as an acid buffer.
You will need…
-3 quarter sized slices of gingerroot
-2 cups of water
Slice up 3 quarter sized pieces of gingerroot and simmer gently in 2
cups of water, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the ginger pieces, or
leave them in, pour into a glass, and drink all of it about 20 minutes
before a meal.
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