Hearburn Treatment
Heartburn is caused due to stomach acid spilling into the esophagus and irritating the unprotected
lining of the esophagus.
There are quite a few causes of the problem, and the treatment has to be an
integrated approach.
As the problem...
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Hearburn Treatment
Heartburn is caused due to stomach acid spilling into the esophagus and irritating the unprotected
lining of the esophagus.
There are quite a few causes of the problem, and the treatment has to be an
integrated approach.
As the problem involves the digestive system, eating habits are the major
cause.
Avoid foods that induce copious secretion of acid in the stomach.
These foods include citrus fruits,
chocolate, mint products, tomatoes, raw onions, garlic, black pepper, chili, vinegar, all fatty foods,
spicy foods, cloves, nutmeg, coffee, tea, caffeine or carbonated beverages and alcohol.
Avoid
cooking food with fat or oil, like fried or sautéed dishes.
Cook by boiling, baking, grilling, broiling,
poaching or steaming.
Eat small portions more frequently and avoid large meals that completely fill
the stomach.
Drink plenty of water, do not eat very fast and chew the food properly.
Do not get into bed for at least 2 hours after eating, and try to keep a vertical
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