When it comes to home heartburn remedies I have tried just about everything imaginable and each has provided some degree of relief. OK, some have flat out not worked...but there is one thing that really does make a difference.
So, what's the reason for all the suspense? Well, to be honest, it took me a lifetime to figure this out...probably because it is so simple. And when you hear the remedy, just as I had heard it on many occasions, you will probably dismiss it just as I did... theorizing that "it just can't be that easy."
Also, it's important to point out that this number 1 remedy won't work unless you make some changes to your lifestyle and diet. In other words...if you are not willing to get rid of the junk food, greasy foods, acidic foods, spicy foods, coffee, alcohol, and sodas...then forget it. The number 1 home heartburn remedy will not work for you. For that matter neither will number 2 or 3 and so on.
Even when a doctor prescribes a pharmaceutical for heartburn and acid reflux he discusses the importance of diet and lifestyle change. "Don't eat so fast." "Don't eat for at least 2 hours prior to going to bed." And most importantly, "Lose weight!" For pharmaceuticals or home remedies to really work you are going to have to give them some help. There is no magic bullet.
OK. Enough with the suspense. The number one home heartburn remedy is...water. I told you it was simple. And, if you'll take a moment to consider "why" it works then it makes perfect sense.
What have we been told all our lives about how to dilute acid? "Throw water on it." Well, that's exactly why water helps give relief from heartburn and acid reflux. The water dilutes and flushes the acid which produces relief.
If you encounter difficult heartburn or reflux then drink a couple of glasses of water. Even better is to drink plenty of water through the day. Keep a large glass of water with you and take a few sips every few minutes. The steady flow of water into your system prevents acid buildup.
Unfortunately, most of us start our days with coffee which is not a good idea. In fact, coffee is highly acidic and complicates your heartburn problem. Additionally, many of us love to start the day with fresh orange juice. Again you are adding more acid to your system.
Then through the day we drink sodas. Sorry, diet sodas contribute just as much as sugary sodas to the problem. So if you really want to get your heartburn and acid reflux under control you must dispense with the sodas.
If you will simply replace all the aforementioned beverages from your daily diet and replace them with good clean fresh water you will do much to put a stop to heartburn and acid reflux.
Of all the other home remedies like chewing gum, vinegar, baking soda, and milk...water is superior to all of them. Like the old ad slogan, "Try it you'll like it."
Again I want to emphasize the importance of diet and lifestyle change. It was so hard for me to give up coffee and diet sodas but that one thing alone has made a dramatic change in my life.
Use water to dilute and flush away the acid that causes your heartburn and acid reflux. It is the best of all home heartburn remedies.
Richard Weirich co-hosts the internationally popular Health at Last Radio and has written numerous publications on heartburn, acid reflux, weight loss, health, and wellness. For more articles on home heartburn remedies click here and you can also visit the author's website here.
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