| Heartburn is a painful and burning sensation that is | | | | other causing acid from stomach contents to flow |
| felt in the middle of the chest which usually occurs | | | | back into the esophagus. |
| within an hour after eating. It can be a tolerable | | | | 5. Lying down immediately after eating (less than two |
| discomfort for some people but for others, it can be | | | | hours) can cause the reflux of acid. |
| a severe discomfort that can disrupt one's sleep. It is | | | | Quick Remedies for Heartburn |
| a pain that is normally experience at night. Here are | | | | |
| the reasons why. | | | | 1. As soon as you are feeling the attack of |
| | | | heartburn, sit up or stand up. |
| 1. During the day, your body is in upright position so | | | | 2. Loosen restrictive clothing such as tight pants, belt |
| the gravity helps to empty the esophagus of acid. | | | | or waistbands. |
| 2. When you are awake, you swallowed at | | | | 3. Take a dose of antacids such as Tums or |
| approximately two times per minute and this allows | | | | Alka-Seltzer |
| the production of more saliva which in turn helps | | | | 4. Home remedies like one teaspoon of organic apple |
| neutralize the acid that is present in the esophagus. | | | | cider mix with 8 oz of water also works for a lot of |
| 3. At night time, the defense mechanism of the | | | | people. |
| esophagus (that reflex which push contents of the | | | | 5. Another proven home remedy is to mix 1 |
| esophagus back into the stomach) barely function at | | | | teaspoon if baking soda with 8 oz of water. |
| all. | | | | 6. Sleep on your left side. |
| 4. When you lie down, the stomach and the | | | | 7. Elevate the head of your bed by about 6 inches |
| esophagus at almost on the same level with each | | | | making sure that the chest are also elevated. |