Heartburn is a very common digestive problem. This includes burning sensation behind the breast bone and upper abdomen. The symptoms become worse when lying down, after eating and bending. You can cure it at home using simple natural home remedies. Let’s have a look at some of the effective natural remedies.
DIY home measures
1. Apple
How it works
Apples have tartaric and malic acid that naturally reduce the effect of stomach acids. This lowers the pressure on the stomach which eventually lessens the burning sensation in heart.
How to use
First peel, core and slice several sweet apples and then cook with a little water on low heat for three hours till the mixture is brown, thick and sweet to taste. Refrigerate in an airtight pot and take couple of spoons whenever you need it. The second way is you can make delicious dessert of baked apple and pumpkin, spiced with cinnamon and honey. Apple cider vinegar is also a known home remedy for heartburn. Take few teaspoon of this vinegar in a cup of water or an applesauce for the immediate healing effect.
Do’s and don’ts
1. When you will eat them; eat fresh with skin still on or cook them for deserts.
2. If the heartburn still persists, consult your doctor.
4. Ginger
How it works
Ginger is the most advised homemade remedy to cure heartburn. It is a detergent for nausea and inflammation
How to use
You can use crushed ginger found in an average spice rack, candied ginger, fresh ginger, ginger capsules or liquid ginger. Add 500 mg of ginger to food or dissolve it in a glass of water.You can take ginger about half an hour prior to every meal to stop symptoms of heartburn.
Do’s and don’ts
1. Try more ginger to sooth your signs if they don’t subtle down within half an hour.
2. Repeat after some time if you still feel heartburn.
3. Baking soda, natural antacid
How it works
Baking soda is made up of positively charged sodium ions dissolved in water. Hence, it acts as a base and neutralizes the acid present in the stomach.
How to use
Take half cup of water and add1/2 tablespoon baking soda and 1/2 a spoon of sugar.Drink this mixture.
Do’s and don’ts
1. If the heartburn still persists, consult your doctor
2. Avoid too much of hot and spicy food.
4. Cinnamon tea
How it works
Cinnamon improves the flow of gastric juices in the stomach which cures the heartburn. Cinnamon bark have antispasmodic properties that relieves flatulence linked with heartburn.
How to use
First break cinnamon stick into small pieces and place in a cup. Add boiling water to it; cover and keep for 10 minutes. Then add some sugar. Use cinnamon depending on the severity of burning sensation.
Do’s and don’ts
1. You can put cinnamon stick in any tea flavor.
2. Doctor suggests drinking ginger tea flavored with powdered cinnamon for heartburn.