Remedies For Acid Reflux- By: Musarrat Sheikh

Description : Acid reflux is a condition that can give you a lot of trouble. It is mostly common in elderly people but teenagers are also developing it. It has different methods of treatment but most people use the natural remedies. So the natural acid reflux remedies are; Cinnamon. It has antiseptic effects that are good with settling of acid reflux. You will only be required to sprinkle it on toasted bread or brad, and then eat it. To be able to break down the food from the mouth with the acid that is present, chew the food slowly. Another remedy that you can use is grapefruits skin. You will only be required to grate the skin of the grape fruit and then let it dry. You can let if dry for a day, and then eat when whenever you have a stomach upset. The best way to preserve it is in a closed jar.
Another remedy that you can use is eating romaine lettuce. The romaine lettuce contains minerals that have large amount of alkalinity. You will only need to wash the lettuce and maybe add honey for it to be tasty and then eat it. For better results blend them together and you will have made your own reflux remedy. You can also use nutmeg and mace. Mix them together then add a teaspoonful of elm bar and pour water into it. Then heat it and add herb slurry then mix them. Store it in the fridge and only take it when you have a stomach upset.
Heartburn on the other hand can be very miserable. But you do not have to suffer for long as there are some remedies that you have at home that you can use. To be able to avoid heartburns you should stay way from spicy foods, soda, chocolate, fatty foods, raw onion and garlic, citrus juice and fruits, black pepper, coffee and smoking. You should avoid the midnight snack also. Some heartburn remedies that you should use are; baking soda that is mixed with water. This will work instantly but use it only in case of emergency. This is because baking soda has a high level of salt. Avoid it if you are pregnant or if on salt restrictive diets. You can use ginger. You can use either fresh or ground ginger and use it on tea or just chew it up.
Apple cider vinegar is also a good remedy. It is widely used and works as fast as baking soda. You just need to take a teaspoon or two. To keep it from burning on the way down, you can use honey. You can also use peppermint or chamomile tea. Chamomile prevents heartburn and for a person, who uses it for them to relax before bedtime, also alleviates heartburn. With peppermint tea be careful because it can create more acid. To stop heartburn you can also use pineapples, celery, lemon juice, almonds, yogurt, pickle juice and chewing gum. When you chew gum, a lot of saliva is produced and it acts as an acid buffer. This will help to stop heartburns.

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Author Resource : This article touched the basics of the topic. I have 2 more resources related to the above. They are Acid Reflux Remedies and Heartburn Remedies. Do consider reading them.