Most people get occasional heartburn but when Heartburn gets to be severe you need a remedy that will treat acid reflux quickly and effectively. The problem is that although over the counter remedies can be effective used long term they can sometimes make the matter worse. There is good news. There are many home remedies that will bring very fast relief and with a few simple changes you can enjoy long term relief from acid indigestion.
Here are a few of my favourite remedies
If you are suffering acute heartburn and need almost instant relief stir a teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) into a small glass of water and drink. The soda is alkali and will neutralise your acidity. You will probably find you will belch after a minute or so and the pain will be gone. This is an emergency treatment only and should not be used regularly as it would put your body in imbalance.Taking ginger regularly will help to relax your stomach and aid digestion. Ginger can be taken as a dietary supplement or just used in your cooking. I have even enjoyed benefits from eating ginger cake! Has a cure ever been this good?Decreasing the acidity of your diet will help long term. Spicy food and citrus fruits will all contribute to acidity. You may want to keep a food diary to see which foods are causing you problems. The ones out look out for are the obvious like chilli or curry but also tomato sauces and fruit juices. Once you have identified the culprits you will be able to manage them better. Taking a supplement to reduce acidity or eating naturally alkali foods - see the next tip.You will gain benefits by including alkali food in your diet, particularly if you combine these foods with recipes that would normally be acidic. Leafy green vegetables work well to neutralise acid as do apples. I always have a side order of saag aloo (spinach and potatoes) when I enjoy a curry. It works wonders. Water melon to finish a meal would also work well.I've saved the worse till last. Some of your indulgences or treats could also contribute to acid reflux. Tobacco smoke strips the oesophagus of its protection, alcohol is a prime cause of heartburn and chocolate can relax the oesophageal sphincter (the valve that holds acid in the stomach). You should aim to at least cut down on all three.
One more bonus tip - If you encourage healthy function in your gut you will notice a marked reduction in your condition. You will help your gut by taking "good" bacteria on a daily basis, just eat some natural live yogurt each day to top up your probiotic bacteria. You should also consider detoxing your colon occasionally. The colon can become very clogged with thick mucus as well as being blocked by pockets of difficult to digest food. Don't worry I'm not suggesting anything drastic like colonic irrigation you can cleanse much more gently by maintaining a good diet with plenty of fibre.
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