subject: Are There Any Home Remedies for Heartburn That Have Worked for You? [print this page] Are There Any Home Remedies for Heartburn That Have Worked for You?
Most people will experience heartburn at some point in their life. The unfortunate ones, like myself experience it more frequently. I am not one to rely on prescription medications for every ailment, which is why I am looking to try home remedies for heartburn instead of a pill or tablet.
If I can't find relief using a safe home remedy for heartburn then I will consider using an over the counter or prescribed medication.
First, I will go over what exactly causes me the most discomfort when it comes to heartburn and acid reflux. I love Indian food and my wife makes some excellent curry. However, sometimes it causes me some pretty serious heartburn.
Obviously, I could simply stop eating the curry. But, that is just not something I am ready to do. So, we have cut back on how often we have it as a compromise. If I could find some decent heartburn remedies then maybe we could have it a little more often.
I gathered up a few home remedies that I would like to try to see if they will relieve my symptoms. Here they are:
Garlic:
Often garlic can be a cause of some people's heartburn symptoms. But it can also relieve the symptoms as well. What you should do is chew a clove of garlic if you happen to be suffering from the burn of reflux.
Since we always have garlic in the fridge this is a home remedy for heartburn that I should be able to try. Although, nobody will want to be near me if I do eat a clove of garlic. I'll have to keep this in mind before I decide to try this remedy.
My research has found that some people recommend storing a few cloves in some apple cider vinegar and then sipping the combination when suffering the symptoms of heartburn.
Papaya:
Papaya contains an enzyme that helps with digestion, which is why it is good for treating the symptoms of excess acid in the stomach. However, we hardly ever have papaya in the fridge so this home remedy may never be tried.
Almonds:
According to natural health sites, if you begin to experience the first signs of heartburn it is recommended that you eat a small handful of almonds.
The reason that almonds work is that they contain a high concentration of natural oils that help to neutralize acid in the stomach.
We don't always have almonds in the house, but we do have them occasionally. So, this is one of the home remedies for heartburn that I may be able to try.
Out of these three potential heartburn home remedies, it would appear that chewing a clove of garlic is the one I would least like to try but since we always have garlic, it may be the one that I will have no choice but try if I want a natural method of treating the symptoms.
If you happen to suffer from heartburn then why not try a home remedy before getting a prescription medication.
