How to Stop Heartburn Effectively

There are several simple ways that you can stop heartburn. You do not need to take drugs to stop the pain when you get heartburn. This article will outline how to stop heartburn effectively.

Instructions

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  The first step to stopping heartburn is to chew sugar free gum. Chewing sugar free gum will create enough saliva in your mouth to force your stomach acid back down your stomach. Avoid gum that contains sugar as this is bad for your teeth and consistently chewing gum with sugar in it can lead to dental problems.

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  The second step is to drink ginger tea. Ginger tea contains ingredients that strengthens the parts of your esophagus that let the acid from your stomach come through.

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  The third step to stop heartburn is to sleep on your left side when you go to bed at night. When you sleep on your left side the acid from your stomach will pass more quickly down into your intestines and will alleviate the acid reflux which causes heartburn.