Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux or heartburn, is caused when digestive acids flow up from the stomach and into the esophagus. The esophagus, located in the heart region of the chest, becomes irritated with a burning sensation. Symptoms of heartburn can include: burning in the throat, abdomen, or chest, trouble swallowing, nausea, sore throat, coughing and frequent burping.
If acid reflux occurs often on a regular basis, the condition becomes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can develop into cancer of the esophagus if ignored. The burning sensation and other unpleasant symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) usually can be effectively managed through drug therapy. However, home remedies also play a role in healing. Over the counter (OTC) or prescribed medications lead to other problems, of course. So here are some of the best natural home remedies to try for the occasional bout of acid reflux:
QUICK RELIEF HOME REMEDIES FOR HEARTBURN
1-Carom seeds, Saffron, Honey
Take ¼ tsp Carom seeds (Ajwain) and ¼ tsp Saffron (Zafran) now steep in 200 ml boiled water for 10 minutes then add Sugar/Rock candy (or unrefined sugar) or Honey or Brown Sugar to taste before drinking this lukewarm amazing tea. It is a most effective & magical remedy to cure heartburn completely.
2-Alum, Yoghurt/Curd
Roast 10 gm Alum (Phitkri) on an iron pan (Tawa) let it swell now leave it cool then make a fine powder and mix 1-2 pinches in a bowl of fresh Yoghurt and take for 8 days continually to cure acid reflux. Fresh Yoghurt/ Curd is amazing for heartburn and stops acid reflux attack immediately.
3-Psyllium husk, Rose water
Mix 1 tbs Psyllium husk (ispagol) in cup of Rose water and drink before each meal. You can also consume 1 tbs Psyllium husk along with cup of Rose water. You can give immediate relief from heartburn.
4-Turmeric, Milk
Turmeric aids healthy digestion and prevents acidity. Add ¼ tsp Turmeric powder in a cup of hot milk and drink to cure acid reflux. Turmeric can also be cooked with your meals or had in the supplement form.
5-Jaggery
The high amount of potassium in jaggery helps maintain the balance of acids in your stomach. Chew a small piece of jaggery after lunch and dinner. Repeat until acidity subsides. Because it is made from sugar, this remedy is not suitable for people who have diabetes.
6-Psyllium husk, Milk
Mix 1 tbs Psyllium husk (ispagol) in cup of lukewarm unsweetened milk and take it before bed time daily. This is a highly beneficial and trial treatment of acid reflux.
7-Butter-milk
Another simple and most easy natural home remedy to treat acidity is consuming Butter-milk (Lassi) mixed with a little say about ¼ teaspoon of Black pepper powder and Rock salt to taste. It contains lactic acid that normalizes the acidity in the stomach. You can buy buttermilk or make it yourself.
8-Vanilla ice cream
Gorging a cup of your favorite vanilla ice cream not just savors’ your sweet tooth but also helps combat gastritis. This is an easy home remedy to fight acidity.
9-Raita
Raita prepared with fresh curd and added with ingredients like grated fresh cucumber fresh tomato and fresh coriander will surely aid in digestion and help eliminate acidity.
10-Peanut butter
Peanut butter has a lot of potassium eat a large spoon full of it, and it helps really well, if it doesn't stop then to help ease heartburn eat some bread and butter and sit up for awhile. It does wonders.
11-Vegetable juicing
Take vegetable juices twice a day for one month using Kale, carrots, celery, cucumbers, beets, radish and spinach. The acid reflux will go and you are free of horrible cough that cause slimy saliva and occasional vomiting.
12-Raw Potatoes juice
Make a juice of cleaned raw unpeeled potatoes and drink this mixed with some other more palatable fresh fruit or vegetable juice to reduce symptoms of heartburn.
13-Fresh Pineapple juice
Half a glass of fresh pineapple juice should be taken after a meal for treating and preventing acidity.
14-Raw Almonds
Raw almonds are an alkaline-producing food that can balance your pH because they are a good source of calcium, try eating a handful of raw almonds not the kind in the can, not salted and roasted, raw whole almonds like at the health food store.
15-Cold Milk
Milk is a drink that consists of a large amount of calcium which helps in preventing build-up of stomach acid and absorbs the excess acid produced thereby reducing the symptoms. So, drink a glass of organic or raw organic cold milk without any additives like sugar before or after your meal to soothe your stomach after having a spicy meal it also sooths the burn and pain. The milk acts as a base cancelling out the acids and neutralizing your stomach in a way.
16-Aloe Vera juice
Aloe Vera, plant usually used to soothe burns, could do the same thing for stomachs; Aloe Vera juice reduces inflammation so it quiets down any inflammation that is in the esophagus as well as the stomach. If you have problems with Acid Reflux and are constantly eating Tums and all that other stuff that does not work, try 100% Pure 2 oz Aloe Vera Gel or ½ cup of unprocessed Aloe Vera juice before every meal is good for heartburn and stomach ulcers. You may add honey and lemon to get the bitterness out.
17-Baking soda, Apple cider vinegar, Honey
Add each one 1 tablespoon of Baking soda, Apple cider vinegar and Honey into 16 ounces of warm water and drink. This is a highly beneficial and trial treatise for acid reflux.
18-Water, Sugar, Baking soda, White vinegar
Add in a glass of water each one 1 tsp Sugar, Baking soda, White vinegar and drink while still fizzing. It works for a while and does not taste bad if you mix it right. It will be quite beneficial for controlling acid reflux.
19-Hot Water, Sugar
This is a very simple technique for even the very worst Acid Reflux. Drink a mug of Hot Water with 2 teaspoons of Sugar. You can drink as many mugs as you want, or need to. Acid Reflux usually disappears with only one mug.
20-Hot Green tea, Chamomile tea
Drink a hot cup of green tea or chamomile tea twice a day, in the morning and at bed time and you will notice a tremendous decrease in acid build up. Chamomile tea helps digestion process. Green tea, sipped throughout the day, greatly helps to keep your acid reflux at bay.
21-Hot Water
If you frequently suffer from acidity, drink a glass of lukewarm water every day before going to sleep and immediately after waking up in the morning will help flush out excess acid in your stomach.
22-Pickle juice
Many people mistakenly believe all acid reflux and indigestion is caused by an overproduction of acid. The latest research shows it's actually the opposite for many people: There is too little acid produced to adequately digest the food eaten. Pickles, sauerkraut and other highly acidic foods also work well to help stimulate acid. Use either dill pickle juice or sweet pickle juice to remove the acid reflux.
23-Candied Ginger
Ginger is justifiably famous for setting stomach upset and improving digestion. The herb is available as a liquid extract, in tablet form, or as a dried powder to be made into tea. Chew a piece candied ginger when attack starts or add a piece of candied ginger to your tea.
24-Oatmeal
Eating a bowl of oatmeal clears heart burn in seconds and it last for days after!
25-Almond Milk
Milk can help stabilize gastric acids in the stomach and give you relief from acidity. Start drinking Almond Milk before sleeping. You get acid reflux very rarely. It's almost gone.
28-Wheatgrass
Try wheat grass you can get it in powder form it works so fast.
29-Apple juice, Apple cider vinegar, Extra virgin olive oil
Sometimes it is lack of acid inside the stomach instead of too much. A glass of apple juice with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in the morning, sipping, helps keeps acid levels up the whole day. Extra virgin olive oil in it helps to heal the esophagus.
30-Honey
This is the ultimate cure for extreme heartburn. Take one teaspoon of regular kitchen honey and this will stop your heartburn in a very short time. Honey is also a healing remedy that will sooth and help in healing an irritated esophagus.
31-Cinnamon, Honey
Cinnamon’s healing and anti-viral properties can also help you get rid of acidity. Plus, it works as a natural antacid and helps improve digestive health. Steep ½ tsp cinnamon powder in a cup of boiled water adds 1 tsp honey. Drink this cinnamon tea two to three times a day. You can also add cinnamon powder to your soup or salad to enjoy its medicinal properties.
32-Warm water, Lemon juice
Start your day with a cup of warm water and fresh lemon juice. By drinking this on an empty stomach 15 to 20 minutes before eating anything else, the body can naturally balance out its acid levels. It's a great digestive aid and is safe for all users.
33-Baking soda
Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda, not baking powder) is an acid neutralizer. A mixture of baking soda and water can be used to neutralize stomach acids when acid indigestion is a concern. Mix 1 teaspoon of Baking soda into 8 ounces of warm water until it dissolves completely and drinks the beverage slowly to neutralize stomach acid. You can add Honey or Lemon Juice for taste if you want. You will burp within like 10 15 seconds and your heart burn is gone. But avoid making baking soda your go-to remedy if you regularly have heartburn it is high in salt and could cause side effects like swelling and nausea.
34-Apple cider vinegar, Honey
Mix 2 teaspoons of organic/unfiltered Apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of Honey into 8 ounces glass of water or 1 teaspoon in 6 oz. of water and drink it before eating a meal to eliminate heartburn. Alternatively, you can take 2 teaspoons of apple cider straight or mix it into anything you are eating or drinking. This seems counterintuitive in that apple cider vinegar increases stomach acid to aid digestion before meals. But there are many testimonials claiming it works. Vinegars of all kinds—particularly cider vinegar—are often suggested as home remedies for GERD. However, scientific evidence in this area is lacking, according to NCCAM. Although there are no published reports signifying that vinegar reduces acid reflux symptoms, anecdotal evidence exists. Discuss apple cider vinegar as a home remedy for GERD with your physician before starting any new treatment plan.
35-Raw Coconut Oil, Raw Cider Vinegar
Take one tablespoon of raw extra virgin organic coconut oil once in the morning, followed by 1-2 tsp of raw apple cider vinegar mixed in a small glass of water. Repeat this process in the late afternoon or evening, prior to dinner. Take an extra dose of the vinegar beverage at any point throughout the day as needed or desired. The remedy can also be reduced to a teaspoon of coconut oil before each meal along with the vinegar beverage if desired or easier with your daily schedule. This remedy helps to get rid of acid-reflux medication completely.
36-DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) Tablets
Eating a lot of licorice, however, can also have serious side effects like high blood pressure, so look for DGL licorice (It does not contain the potentially dangerous glycyrrhizic acid) and DGL available at most natural-food stores. Chew 1 dgl tablet (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) 20 minutes before each meal and 2 at bedtime. Or taking a half-teaspoon of the powder in water as often as it takes to get relief.
37-Gum Therapy
Chew a stick of sugar-free gum for 30 minutes after a meal to increase saliva production, which research shows can reduce acid levels in the esophagus. Choose non-peppermint flavors for best results. One of the substances in your saliva is bicarbonate, the same active ingredient in baking soda that neutralizes acids. Chew gum that lists bicarbonate in the ingredients for optimum results. You can find these varieties near the toothpaste section at your local store or pharmacy. Regular gum can also be a quick remedy for heartburn.
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