Natural Remedies For Heartburn

Simple But Effective Home Remedies

Generally people will treat the occasional bout of heartburn with an antacid tablet and if they only suffer an occasional bout then this will give them that much needed relief. If however, they suffer regular bouts of heartburn then they probably need take some other, more powerful form of treatment which can be obtained over-the-counter or prescribed.

While taking these medications will relieve the pain and distress, there are concerns about taking drug-based medication, not least the well documented adverse, potentially harmful side effects that they are known to produce. Consequently, many people have been encouraged to consider what totally natural remedies are available.

For these open minded sufferers there many home remedies for heartburn that have proved to be very effective in

relieving those distressful symptoms without creating any nasty side effects.

Here are some simple suggestions

Water– is fundamental to any natural form of treatment as amongst other benefits it helps to reduce toxins in your system. It dilutes any acid that enters the esophagus and washes it back into the stomach. It is recommended that you  drink at least 8 glasses of water each day.

Fibre– by increasing the amount of fibre in your diet you can help to reduce acid reflux that causes heartburn because fibre tends to absorb acid and gas.

Baking Soda – one of the most effective home remedies once you can get over the horrible taste. Add ½ teaspoonful of baking soda to a glass of warm water and drink straight away to get immediate relief. Do not use this remedy if you are on a salt restricted diet.

Ginger– many people find that taking ginger either ground up and added to food or alternatively in capsule form is very effective in reducing a wide range of digestive problems, particularly heartburn. It is also recommended to add 500 mg of ginger to a glass of water and drink that after a meal.

Aloe Vera– the juice from the aloe vera plant has long been known to relieve heartburn symptoms and equally as important will soothe the lining of the gullet ( esophagus) which becomes irritated and inflamed each time you suffer a heartburn attack. Drink a quarter cup of aloe vera juice about twenty minutes before your meal.

Papaya– papaya contains a digestive enzyme which aids digestion by dissolving protein and reducing fats and carbohydrates, so promoting a healthy acidic environment in your stomach. It can be taken in numerous forms raw fruit, juice or in tablet form.

Slippery Elm– the mucilage from the inner bark has been a popular folk remedy for heartburn for many years. When mixed with water it swells and produces a gel like substance that it is believed coats the esophagus lining  to reduce the inflammation and irritation. Not recommended for diabetics.

Marshmallow– another popular folk remedy for relieving heartburn. Like slippery elm, the herb marshmallow contains mucilage thought to coat and soothe the lining of the esophagus. Herbalists often recommend marshmallow root tea which is usually made by adding one tablespoon of the dried root to a cup of boiling water and allowing it to steep for at least 10 minutes. It is then strained and drunk with up to three cups, recommended. Not recommended for diabetics

There are two more remedies which although being extremely effective might prove more difficult to achieve. Both smoking and drinking alcohol are known to cause weakening of the muscular valve that stops acid reflux occurring. This makes it much easier for the stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus and create the pain and distress.

Quitting smoking and eliminating, or at least limiting alcohol intake will significantly relieve the distress of heartburn.

So, there you have some simple but effective remedies which are well proven to relieve the symptoms of heartburn. If you would like to get more detailed information on ways to get natural relief from acid reflux and heartburn then visit http://naturalremediesforheartburn.com/natural-remedies/