Why rush to a pharmacy to buy prescription medicines which can cause adverse side effects. Instead of that, walk to your own kitchen to get an immediate relief from heartburn or acid reflux. Items like ginger, fennel, onion, almond and milk etc not only reduce the heart burn, they also help to solve from the root.
Ginger is a very popular natural digestive aid from ancient times. It stimulates the production of digestive enzymes and tones the muscles of the digestive tract. Ginger also counteracts stomach acid as heartburn is reflux of gastric acid, ginger is a very common home remedy. Ginger tea is a good drink which will surely alleviate your heartburn sensation.
Almonds are rich in vitamin E and are also a very good remedy for heartburn. Almond snacks are available in local stores as well in big shops. Intake plenty of almonds when you have heartburn. Almonds provide quick relief from heartburn. You can peel and eat 6-8 almonds or even take it with the almond skin to treat your acid reflux.
Fennel is a herb used in many countries for creating tasty food. It’s sweet and has a very good fragrance which cures digestive problems. Its leaves, roots, seeds etc has medicinal uses. They are very good for digestion and provide relief from gastric problems, indigestion and heartburn. Fennel tea is also a cure for heartburn.
Some other home tips to relieve your heartburn:
* Intake basil leaves to relieve from burning and gastric problem.
* Put a piece of jaggery in your mouth and let it melt in your mouth. Do this till your acidity problem reduces.
* Suck on a clove very slowly.
* Intake harad (chebulic myrobalan) in your mouth after each meal and chew it.
* Eat watermelon, banana or cucumber every day.
* Have a glass of cold milk after having food for quick relief from heartburn and acidity.
* Have coconut water 3-4 times daily.
* Take a glass of fresh mint juice slowly after food.
* Sit erect for some time after meal. Don’t bend after meal.
* Sleep on a high pillow for elevation as it would help from heart burn.
These home cures are very powerful home remedies to treat heartburn. The advantages of these home remedies are they do not have any side effects, very effective, very cheap and easily available at home. So give it a try to cure your heartburn and acid reflux at home.