Ease Heartburn Naturally: Top Home Remedies

Dairy

Posted by Dena L. (New Orleans, Louisiana ) on 05/26/2023
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I started having heartburn from eating sausage or citrus products. I took hcl tabs and it helped but didn't cure it. I went years without drinking milk because I brought into the vegan trend. Well once I started drinking milk a few times a week and eating yogurt I noticed my heartburn went away completely. I can now eat what I want. You can add it to your oatmeal or chai tea for breakfast.

Ginger

Posted by Ang (Pensacola, Florida) on 08/26/2016
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Heartburn: Ginger all the way! Crystallized ginger, a true Jamaican ginger brew (soda), ginger tea, or powdered ginger caps taken with a complimentary herbal tea meant for tummy troubles; it all works. I prefer the crystallized ginger or ginger brew, myself. Soothes beyond the pain/burn; soothes the entire digestive tract. Helps digest whatever might happen to be lingering in the stomach. Removes wind, in both ways, if you catch my drift. I always have some on hand, though I rarely get actual heartburn. It's pretty much good for any type of maldigestion, and good as a preventative, as well.

Carrot Juice

Posted by My2cents (Sc) on 01/02/2015
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I have discovered that carrot juice works very well on heartburn and acid reflux! It really helps better than anything else I have ever tried. Usually when I get heart burn I may have the need to belch or burp a little and I can always feel the acid creeping up. I drink about 4 oz of carrot juice and the problem goes away. If I need to drink more later I have another 3-4 oz. I don't usually juice my own carrots, I just buy the carrot juice from the grocery store. But if you own a juicer I am sure fresh carrot juice would be delicious!

Carbonated Beverages

Posted by Donald123 (Toronto, Canada) on 12/30/2014
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I had heartburn once and treated it quickly with ginger ale. It only took less than half a mouthful and worked as soon as I swallowed it. I believe the carbonation was the reason it worked and not the ginger. If this is so then other carbonated beverages like cola and carbonated water should also work. I would be interested if someone could try these out and get back to me. Thanks and hope this works.

Digestive Enzymes and Sauerkraut

Posted by Marlene (Bc, Canada) on 09/12/2014
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My husband and I take Digestive Enzymes as they help replenish our depleting stomach enzymes. Taken before or with meals 2/3 capsules. Enzymes break down food in the stomach and eliminates digestive issues and pass waste more easily and quickly. You can get plant based enzymes and enzymes for meat eaters. This makes all the difference in the world. My husband had heartburn for many many years...Now a thing of the past.

Also eating fermented foods such as sauerkraut is hugely beneficial.

Baking Soda

Posted by Cmilton111 (Anaheim, Ca) on 12/09/2013
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Hi, I used a lesser amount of Baking Soda for several months because I had very acute pain from heart burn (the heartburn had been ongoing for years.. I got the idea for Baking Soda one night when I thought I was dying).. I would take 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon in 8 ounce glass of water whenever I had symptoms, usually only 2 or 3 times daily. The heartburn went away right away but I would have mild reaccurance and therefore I would take another glass of water with the Baking Soda. Eventually, I almost never get heartburn. I found that certain foods would be a catalyst to heartburn (or if my digestion was slow).. For me most ice cream, cake, and pie were triggers. Heavy meat (anything that is hard to digest). I eat more carefully.... less processed or fast food... more salads... One symptom with the baking soda was that if I took it too frequent I would get minor diarrhea but it would come on fast and made it so I could hardly ever go out.. I figured it out and cut back on the use of the Baking Soda... Turns out I was taking it too often and really didn't need it anymore... That is what I believe...

Ginger

Posted by Mel (La, Ca) on 09/20/2012
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I have heartburn for months. The medicine gave me allergy. I drank strong ginger tea to temporary cure (immediately) normally. But it has sugar and I don't want to drink too much sugar. So I made my own ginger tea. I blended (blendtec or vitamix) the whole ginger with water. Keep it in the fridge. Pour about 1 cup and add 1 cup of water to bring it to boil. Drink it in the morning and night before bed. I felt a lot better, no heartburn at all. I don't know how long to take to cure the heartburn. I have tried a couple days only.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Michelle (Yorkshire, England) on 08/07/2012
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THANK YOU for your advice. I have suffered with persistent heartburn problems for the last 2-3 months. My GP has prescribed increasingly higher doses of PPI's which did not appear to bring any significant benefit. A gastroscopy indicated upper tract inflammation but no other problems and I tested negative for H Pylori. 9 days ago I decided to ditch the drugs and try ACV ( 2 tblsp with honey in warm water) twice a day before meals - I also began taking Aloe vera juice. I felt much better within 2 days and have not looked back. I have been able to resume my yoga practice including inverted postures and have not had any disruption to my sleep. I am still taking care with my diet and am not fully back to normal, but it has only been just over a week. I am due to go travelling in china in @ 5 weeks - do you think I will need to take the ACV with me?

Mustard

Posted by Leesa K (Mountaintop, Pa) on 05/28/2012
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wow.. I never had heartburn before in my life and I thought I was having a heart attack!! but I went to this sight immediately and seen mustard as a remedy, and thank goodness it worked in a few seconds!!! Thank you

Mustard

Posted by Robertsmitho8 (Bakersfield, Ca) on 05/04/2012
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1 TABLESPOON OF MUSTARD CAN CURE HEARTBURN.

Cabbage Juice

Posted by Brenda (Mesa, Az) on 09/11/2011
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Cabbage juice or sauerkraut (cabagge water and sea salt) works great for heartburn!!!

L- Glutamine

Posted by Marianne (Tacoma, Wa) on 11/23/2010
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I use Glutamine also sold as L Glutamine (an amino acid) for heartburn. It does not taste great but works right away. About a teaspoon in a small glass of water does it.

Apples

Posted by Ben (Chicago, Il) on 02/19/2011
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Apples is also what I use for heartburn. They stamp heartburn out almost instantly for me. I also found that eating a pear can do just as well.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Patty (Suburban Philadelphia, PA USA) on 05/25/2009
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I've suffered chronic heartburn for 8 years and finally got myself down to one OTC PPI every other day but that really was not enough.I had heard that PPI's are bad for the bones. I am a 54 y/o woman, so I just had to get off this stupid pill. I have tried and tried to get off the proton pump inhibitor but always had to go back. Well I am so glad I found this info! I got the organic made in USA apple cider vinegar. 2 TEAspoons in 8 oz. 3 times a day.A little honey makes it quite refreshing on a hot day. I have it first thing in the morning, around midday and before dinner. No heartburn and I can even enjoy my cup of coffee and a before dinner beer. wow! It's only day 3 but usually by this time I am chewing antacids like crazy. have not even had one! I told my gastro guy I was going to do this and he said go ahead, it won't hurt you. I can't wait to tell him i am cured!! (fingers crossed)

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Patty (Suburban Philadelphia, PA USA) on 06/03/2009

Just a follow up on the ACV comments I made.. I had a great first 5 days on ACV then heartburn started to creep back in. I wes so disappointed. I took one heartburn pill one day, skipped a day and then heartburn OTC H2 blocker again. All the while taking the 2 teaspoons organic raw ACV 3 times a day. Now I've been 3 days without any medication, just the ACV and things seem to have settled down and I think my body is adapting. It is good! I'm guessing that heartburn could have been part of the "rebound" of long term PPI use. I'm being careful in my diet and will stick with the ACV.So if you are just starting on the regimen, do give it a chance and expect a few bad days as you adjust. Good luck everyone!

Saltine Crackers

Posted by Judy Parada (Abq, NM USA) on 03/01/2009
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Hi everyone, and (CHAD from Rochester) try saltine crackers,sometimes I get heartburn in the middle of the night and I eat about 4 saltine crackers and my heartburn is gone within 5 minutes, my husband also, we never run out of crackers in this house and another item that works for my husband is the pickle juice. the doctor prescribed medicine for my husband for his heartburn years ago and they did not work, so I started him on crackers, he believes me now. Try the crackers Chad.

Ginger, Honey, Aloe Vera or Baking Soda

Posted by Dante (Manila, Philippines) on 12/11/2008
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Ginger and honey is good to me but apple cider vinegar is not good to me it will make my stomach more upset and more heavy... by reading some of the post remedy of GERD, heartburn cases have different causes some are hernia problem and apple cider vinegar is good for them but for gastritis, ulcer etch.. caused of heartburn is not good for us... i feel better in baking soda, aloe vera, ginger, honey.