Heartburn is one of the most common diseases that people of today’s generation are suffering from.

Eating heavy meals and fried food increases the level of acids in the stomach as well as smoking for long periods, and this considered as the most common causes of heartburn. Although it is a very common problem, it can be easily controlled through a proper diet and use of some home remedies to treat its annoying symptoms.

Here are some simple treatments that can help with heartburn:

Water:
Although it is well-known that to drink water regularly during the day, many of us still do not stick to this healthy habit. Drinking water keeps the stomach in balance, eliminates acidity and improves digestion.

Banana:
Bananas are a great cure for people with acid reflux. It also facilitates intestines movement and cures constipation reducing the effects of heartburn.

Milk:
Drinking cold milk is an immediate and effective treatment for heartburn. It also contains calcium that works to absorb excess stomach acids.

Mint leaves:
Mint is one of the best natural treatments for acidity, it cures countless stomach disorders. Chewing fresh mint leaves you will get the best results.

Chamomile tea:
A cup of hot chamomile tea can prevent gastric acidity and intestinal cramps.

There are also some general tips that can be followed to avoid the heartburn, which include:

  • Exercising
  • Quitting smoking
  • Reducing eating fatty and fried foods
  • Not sleeping immediately after a meal

And finally, wish you a life free of heartburn.

Written by Maha Abd Elkafi