Heartburn is a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Actually, it can cause a burning sensation in the esophagus after eating. The stomach acid can back up into your esophagus, causing inflammation. This is a result of the opening of the lower esophageal sphincter while you are eating and is supposed to close quickly to stop food and stomach liquids from going back into the esophagus. But, occasionally this muscle does not close fast enough and you get heartburn.

Certain foods, drinks, and medications can trigger heartburn

  • Caffeine
  • Alcohol
  • Chocolate
  • Acid-based drinks
  • Acid-based foods
  • Carbonated drinks
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin
  • Naproxen

The symptoms of Heartburn and Acid Reflux

  • Consistent pain in the back of the throat
  • Sour taste in the throat
  • Burning sensation in the chest
  • Spasm or sharp pain in the chest or sternum
  • Coughing episodes or voice hoarseness

When you have heartburn, you have to avoid these foods

  • Fried foods
  • Acidic foods (oranges, grapefruit, cranberry juice)
  • Fatty foods (butter cookies, brownies, potato chips)
  • Coffee                                                                                                                              

How to treat the symptoms of Heartburn and Acid Reflux in a natural way

  • You should not lie down

When the acid shoots back up through the esophagus, you are making it easier for this to happen when you lie down. In addition to this, after you eat, you should wait for three to four hours before you go to bed.

  • Eliminate the food which causes you heartburn

If you want to reduce the heartburn, you have to figure out which food is causing you heartburn and eliminate it.

  • Chewing gum

Chewing gum can be a great treatment for heartburn. After you eat, you should chew a gum for half an hour and prevent the symptoms of heartburn.

  • Baking soda

Baking soda is a great way of treating heartburn. You need to mix one teaspoon of baking soda if you have heartburn.

The baking soda is high in salt, so it can cause different side effects.

  • Chamomile Tea

This Tea has anti-inflammatory properties that can help you to prevent the heartburn. Before you fall asleep, you should drink a cup of chamomile tea to prevent the heartburn.

  • Aloe juice

Aloe juice is an effective treatment for heartburn. If you see the symptoms, you should drink half a cup of aloe juice.

Acid reflux or heartburn is not a serious condition, but it can make you feel uncomfortable. Next time you see any of these symptoms you can try these natural remedies. But, the most important thing you have to do in order to prevent the heartburn is to change your diet and eliminate the food that can cause you heartburn.