Home Remedies for Heartburn




Heartburn can occur almost at any time for various reasons. Some people lead stressful lives and get heartburn quite often while others must eat something that was too spicy or hot before their heartburn flares up. Next time you get heartburn, try a combination of these home remedies.

Home Remedies for Heartburn – Yellow Mustard

Yellow mustard is a great heartburn reliever. It works like an antacid to reduce the acids in your stomach. If this does not work, you may not have enough acids in your stomach to digest your food.

Home Remedies for Heartburn – Baking Soda and Vinegar

Mix one quarter teaspoon of baking soda with one tablespoon of vinegar and four ounces of water. Drink this and your heartburn will be gone.

Home Remedies for Heartburn – Brown Sugar

Eating a tablespoon of dark brown sugar can help rid you of heartburn. Diabetics should not use this method to relieve heartburn. Another method is recommended for diabetics.

Home Remedies for Heartburn – Raise the Head of Your Bed

Heartburn can be caused by acid reflux or the backing up of stomach fluids into the esophagus. Raising the head of your bed six to eight inches can prevent these fluids from backing up thereby preventing heartburn.

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