Home Remedies for Heartburn
By: Mark MonteiroTotal Views: 148, Word Count: 522,
Heartburn is an uncomfortable feeling of burning or warmth in the chest. This is extremely common condition that affects your digestive system. There are many home remedies for heartburn. Home remedies for heartburn can offer significant relief to patients. If you leave heartburn untreated, it will lead to difficulty in eating, drinking, and swallowing.
Home Remedies for Heartburn
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an amazing remedy for heartburn. It may sound strange to drink an acid as a cure for an acid problem. But apple cider vinegar is proved to be the most effective remedy of this.
- Add 1 teaspoon of this apple cider vinegar in half glass of water
- Sip this glass of water while having dinner
Ginger Root
Ginger root is a natural herb which helps to absorb stomach acid. It also helps to calm the nerves. For an effective use, try ginger root as follows:
- Buy ginger root capsules from any natural health food or nutritional store near you.
- Regularly take one capsule after your dinner
Fennel Seed
Fennel seed is an aromatic and very powerful herb which helps in digestive conditions and is very beneficial for treating heartburn. Fennel seeds are made up of compound Anethole. This helps to suppress spasms of the stomach or gastrointestinal problems. Therefore, it is measured to be an effective remedy for heartburn. You can use half a tea spoon of fennel seeds and chew them gradually after every meal.
Lavender Tea
Lavender tea is a natural remedy to treat heartburn. This tea is very useful in relieving the symptoms of heartburn. Lavender tea reduces the amount of acid present in your stomach.
- Mix together equivalent amounts of aniseed and lavender
- Boil 2 1/2 cups of water
- Decant the boiling water over a teaspoon of this herbal mixture
- Let the tea settle for 3 to 5 minutes
- Add a small amount of honey as a natural sweetener
You can drink this tea in the morning and in the evening to get relief from heartburn or acid reflux.
Natural Remedies for Heart Burn
As we all know that drugs are not the answer for treating heartburn. Here are some important substances that can be used as a natural remedy for heartburn.
· Chew few almonds when you experience heartburn
· Chew some basil leaves
· Drop a piece of jaggery in water and take it for heartburn
· Take one spoon of yellow mustard in water
Glass of chilled milk is also known to be fast and quick remedy for heartburn. Along with this, even eating apple, watermelon and banana are considered to be home remedies for heartburn. Always avoid junk food, fatty foods and alcohol to prevent the condition of heartburn.
About the Author
Dr. Mark Monteiro is graduated from the Hazard University and done his MBA from the he University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Currently he is working as general physician at Elmhurst Loyola Center for Health. For over 15 years he has been a pioneer in the field of physician health. He has contributed to the treatment of many diseases like- ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS, HIV, HEPATITIS AND ITS TREATMENT.
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