subject: Suffering From Acid Reflux? - Try These Natural Home Remedies [print this page] There are lots of home remedies for heartburn and acid reflux. Finding the ones that work best can sometimes take a while. But, when you find them the condition can normally be treated without a visit to the physician.
The best way to treat heartburn and acid reflux is prevention. Quit smoking, if you are a smoker. Figure out the causes and avoid them. Some of the most typical foods and drinks that causes heartburn include tomatoes, onions, garlic, greasy or fried foods, spicy foods, and alcohol and caffeine.
Common "date night" menus include meat (fatty), potatoes (greasy or fried), salad with dressing (oil), and a glass of wine or beer (alcohol). It's easy to understand why heartburn or acid reflux would quickly follow. Everything ingested is a trigger food!
It can't be overly emphasized the importance of the foods you are ingesting. Also, several small meals per day is a lot more desirable than two or three big ones.
Other things that can help with digestion problems are having adequate amount of exercise and drinking plenty of water. In general, living healthy is one of the best ways to keep acid reflux in check.
It's not always possible, or desirable, to choose heartburn friendly foods or to exercise as frequently as you should. What can be done to tame the fire after it has already started?
The number one thing is to stay in an upright position for at least an hour (though 2 to 3 hours is even more desirable). Laying down with a full stomach causes the acid to pass into the esophagus, causing the burning feeling. Eating right before bed is the worst thing you can do as a heartburn or acid reflux sufferer.
There are some natural food treatments for ending reflux and heartburn, also. Baking soda works great! Add a teaspoon to a glass of water and drink it all.
Aloe Vera juice (found in the natural food section of the grocery store) is a great remedy for acid reflux and heartburn when taken at the first signs of symptoms. Drinking one tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar mixed with 2 ounces of water is another natural remedy that is taken right before eating.
You can also utilize some over-the-counter medicines, such as tums, maalox, or prilosec, just to mention a few. Also chewing gum can sometimes help. However, don't use them too much since they can cause flatulence.
You can find an assortment of different natural remedies for acid reflux and heartburn. Prevention is the most effective one. However, if you do have heartburn, there are natural methods that can help you.
