Heartburn is a common condition and causes a lot of discomfort. Heartburn results when the acid in the stomach rushes into the oesophagus. The heartburn makes the person to suffer as if there is a large fire on the chest and it is burning the chest right back up to the neck region.

There are medications that can reduce the heartburn. But, lifestyle changes and natural remedies have also played important role in bringing relief instead of choosing the over-the-counter medications. This article discusses some of the natural remedies meant for heartburn.

6 Natural Cure For Heartburn

Chewing Gum

The research has revealed that there are several advantages regarding the use of chewing gum after the meals. The research study that was published in the Journal of Dental research revealed that the people who have experienced the symptoms of gastrointestinal reflux were relieved from heartburn when they had chewing gum in their mouth for half an hour after the meals.

The research study author at King’s College, London said that the salivary flow rate is triggered by the chewing gum. The acid that is collected in the gut is cleared fast by the saliva which will improve the GERD symptoms.

Baking Soda

The associate professor of medicine, Dr. Wolf at Harvard Medical School says that baking soda can work better for people suffering from heartburn. This is because it is a base and can neutralize the acid present in the stomach.

Less than one teaspoon of baking soda can be mixed with a few drops of lemon juice taken along with the warm water in a cup. The gas that is generated when the baking soda reacts with acid in the stomach is eliminated by the lemon juice. Therefore, baking soda cannot be consumed all alone.

Body Posture

Whatever may be the problem encountered in the stomach, it is safe to stay upright. If the person is standing without bending, the gravity pull will help the acid in the stomach to stay there and not move into oesophagus creating heartburns. It is not good to bend or lie down after taking meals.

If the person suffers from heartburn at the night time, it is better to eat meals three to two hours prior to bed. Eating long before going to bed will reduce the acid levels. Keeping the head at about 15cms height and sleeping at an angle will allow the gravity to keep the acid stay in the stomach.

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Licorice

Though limited research is conducted by the founder of Blum center for health at New York, Susan Blum on the impact of Licorice on heartburn, she says that Licorice possesses natural stomach healing properties.

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea plant consists of about 40 compounds that are known to be soothing the intestine. The frequent bloating and cramping of stomach can be decreased by consuming three cups of peppermint tea every day and it is observed in about 75 percent of women within two days. It is suggested by the experts that eight ounces of peppermint tea can be taken half an hour prior to the meals.

Munch Candied Ginger

According to the research conducted by the people at India’s central food technological research institute, consuming two slices of candied ginger every day can aid in reducing the discomfort due to heartburn by 40 percent. The ingredients of ginger will trigger the gall bladder to secrete more bile which helps in digesting the heartburn stimulating fats.

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Got a nervous stomach?

Besides trying home remedies such as sipping mint tea or eating a few plain crackers, one of the newest natural remedies in Canada is an over-the-counter product made in Germany called Iberogast. This herbal remedy combines nine herbs that help relieve various symptoms of reflux and other functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.

GI disorders affect millions of people of all ages, according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. The Foundation explains that problems occur when nerves or muscles in the digestive tract or intestines impair function and cause everything from nausea, bloating and discomfort to cramping, heartburn, abdominal pain, and constipation and diarrhea. Diagnosed GI disorders include functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, reflux and GERD. But many people experience symptoms periodically and often turn to antacids and other medications.

“With so many people looking for natural ways to manage their health today, it’s worth a try to see if Iberogast will work for you – and most likely it will,” says Iberogast spokesperson Garrett Sher.

Iberogast has been used in Europe and around the world for over 40 years. Clinical studies show that it is safe and effective with no known side effects. Patients use Iberogast when they’re experiencing symptoms (20 drops in a glass of water or juice three times a day) or as a preventative measure for a chronic condition.

The main herb in Iberogast is iberis amara, which helps to soothe muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. It works together with lemon balm leaves, which calm a nervous stomach, peppermint leaves to treat cramping and gas, and chamomile that calms the gastrointestinal tract. Angelica relieves cramping and aids digestion, caraway fruit reduces gas, St. Mary’s thistle supports the gastrointestinal tract, and licorice root and celandine treats cramping.

Always speak to your doctor if your stomach problems last for more than five days.

Dr. Oz Weighs In
Iberogast is one of the worry ‘cures’ for the stomach that were highlighted on a recent Dr. Oz show. “When the stomach is in knots, it’s like an antacid only better,” said Dr. Oz, a surgeon, author and tv personality, who was first introduced to audiences on Oprah.

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