Heartburn is an unpleasant thing. It bakes in the chest and larynx, torments after eating and sports. What to do if you feel a burning sensation? What drinks will put out the fire?
Hydrochloric acid is responsible for heartburn. Its purpose is to digest the food we eat. But in the case of a "breakdown", it goes in the opposite direction: not from the esophagus to stomach, but vice versa. If discomfort rarely occurs, then the cause may be too fatty food or active sports, which increases intra-abdominal pressure. But when heartburn occurs more than twice a week, you should see a doctor.
Hydrochloric acid is responsible for heartburn / istockphoto.com
Folk remedies for heartburn
There are remedies that have been used for centuries. Most of them do not have any medical confirmation, but they miraculously help to get rid of heartburn.
1. Soda "cocktail". Mix a quarter teaspoon with a glass of water. According to doctors, this method, with regular use, can change the acidity. And this is very bad.
2. Apple vinegar. Mix a teaspoon with 100 ml of water. A completely incomprehensible method of combating heartburn in traditional medicine. But it really works.
3. Aloe juice. Mix a couple of teaspoons of aloe juice with warm water and drink.
Drinks That May Help Relieve Heartburn:
Milk
A glass of milk can extinguish heartburn, as it removes acid from the walls of the esophagus and binds acid in the digestive tract. This is due to proteins and particles that have anti-inflammatory properties.
However, there is also one "but" here. People with lactose intolerance need to be careful with milk. Otherwise, you will get a couple of unpleasant bonuses to heartburn: diarrhea, nausea, bloating and heaviness in the abdomen.
Yogurt
Natural yoghurts, without sugar, added fruit or syrups, and other colors, can treat heartburn.
Yogurt soothes an irritated stomach / istockphoto.com
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