Heartburn, at least once in your life you will have experienced this more or less lasting discomfort. The burning sensation usually occurs in the pit of the stomach, in the lower chest. Stomach acids can be irritating, especially with the risk of reaching the walls of the esophagus.
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Heartburn, at least once in your life you will have experienced this more or less lasting discomfort. The burning sensation usually occurs in the pit of the stomach, in the lower chest. Stomach acids can be irritating, especially with the risk of reaching the walls of the esophagus.
If heartburn occurs often or is long-lasting and causes a lot of pain, you need to see your doctor to find out the causes, which could be related to both diet and lifestyle and stress. The problem can also be related to hormonal changes during adolescence and pregnancy.
Here is 10 natural remedies for heartburn.
1) Foods to avoid
If you know you have heartburn, try to avoid certain foods as much as possible to prevent heartburn, also based on your own experience. Those who can cause heartburn they are mainly fatty and spicy foods, but also drinks such as coffee, carbonated soft drinks and alcohol. If you have heartburn, your doctor may suggest that you eliminate certain foods or drinks from your diet for a period, such as coffee, chocolate, fatty cheeses, and tomatoes.
2) Ginger
Lo ginger it is an ancient remedy for all kinds of stomach problems. It is a natural anti-inflammatory that can help neutralize the burning and provide relief. It is a formidable remedy especially in the form of herbal tea. To calm heartburn there are also those who prefer to chew a piece of fresh ginger.
3) Fennel
Fennel is considered a suitable food and natural remedy for neutralize stomach acid and it can also aid digestion. It is considered suitable for heartburn due to its pH tending to alkalinity. For a light meal when you suffer from heartburn, prepare a plate of raw or cooked fennel.
4) Celery
A useful food in case of heartburn is the celery, which you can combine with raw fennel for a light pinzimonio to be seasoned with delicate extra virgin olive oil. Celery helps the digestive system to produce saliva and neutralize acidity during digestion. It is also rich in water and fiber and has a low calorie intake.
5) Baking soda
Some of the best known grandmother's remedies suggest drinking a glass of water in which you will have dissolved a pinch of sodium bicarbonate to calm heartburn. Others invite you to add a few drops of lemon juice to the water, in addition to a pinch of baking soda, especially to aid digestion.
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6) Aloe vera
Many of us know aloe vera as a natural remedy for minor skin burns and burns. The aloe vera juice - which you can find in herbal medicine - is considered a useful remedy for the heartburn. Ask your herbalist for more information on taking it, as it can be a laxative.
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7) Canary
Another very popular grandmother's remedy for stomach ailments is the canary. It is a lemon-based drink. Remember to always choose organic or untreated lemons especially when it comes to using the zest and do not forget that lemon juice, despite being acidic, has an alkalizing effect in our body. THU instructions for prepare the canary.
8) Coconut water
THEcoconut water is a drink full of health benefits that is obtained from the still green coconut. It is considered useful in case of heartburn, also to help rehydrate and remineralize the body. The advice is to drink a glass of coconut water a day, especially in the morning on an empty stomach.
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9) Mint herbal tea
A remedy considered useful for heartburn (but not for acid reflux) and the mint. To relieve heartburn, you can chew some fresh leaves or prepare an herbal tea. A teaspoon of minced mint, fresh or dried, is enough for each cup of herbal tea to drink once or twice a day.
10) Almonds
Eat some almonds after meals it is considered a useful remedy for preventing and relieving heartburn. The suggestion is to chew the almonds for a long time until they are minced well with the teeth so that they release beneficial oils that can calm the discomfort.
Marta Albè
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