How to Stop Heartburn Naturally

There are many ways to stop heartburn naturally without resorting to prescription drugs or chemical concoctions. But first, it may help to understand what causes heartburn. Heartburn is caused by stomach contents squirting up through the esophageal sphincter muscle. Our stomach contains acids that break down the food we eat and that is why we feel a burning sensation. Many different foods can cause the esophageal sphincter muscle to relax and let stomach contents through such as chocolate, tomatoes, citrus fruits and drinks containing caffeine. These very same foods also increase the acidity level in our body. Now let's look at some ways of curing this problem using natural methods.

Things You'll Need

• Probiotic Acidolphis Bifidus
• Yogurt
• Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

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Instructions

• 1

  Take probiotic acidophilus bifidus before each meal, but make to take capsules with powder inside. The solid tablets are too hard for our bodies to break down. Acidophilus is "good bacteria" that combats the acid imbalance. Also, taking a capsule when needed will take away the symptoms of heartburn within 30 minutes.

• 2

  Eat yogurt regularly. Yogurt also contains acidophilus bifidus naturally, so make it a regular part of your diet.

• 3

  Drink 2-4 tablespoons of raw organic apple cider vinegar before each meal.

• 4

  Avoid or reduce eating the foods that cause heartburn symptoms if possible.

• 5

  Reduce your stress levels because stress can cause increased heartburn.

• 6

  Eat small, frequent meals instead of large ones less often. Having a smaller amount of food in the stomach puts less pressure on your esophageal sphincter muscle.