Natural Remedies for Heartburn & Reflux

 1) Brew some ginger tea. Slice up three quarter sized pieces of gingerroot and simmer gently in 2 cups of water, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the ginger pieces, or leave them in, pour into a glass, and drink all of it about 20 minutes before a meal.

 

2) Drink a ½ cup of aloe juice, cool or room temperature, before meals. Keep in mind that aloe can act as a laxative, so unless you’re looking to fit in a few extra bathroom Sudoku puzzles, look for a brand that has the laxative component removed.

 

3) After a meal, pop in a piece of sugar-free gum and chew for 30 minutes to help ward off heartburn.  This works because chewing gum stimulates the salivary glands, and increases the flow of saliva. Any acid that has built up in the gut is diluted and washed away or cleared out more quickly.

 

4) Try some essential oil remedies. I made this one for my husband who is a walking reflux machine at times. If you want to make it yourself send me a message and I'll send you the recipe. If you don't want to hassle with the recipe you can buy it here:

 

Tummy Ache & Heartburn Synergy Balm 

Tummy Ache & Heartburn Synergy Balm is a stomach soothing and reflux calming magic balm. It will settle your stomach and keep the burn away so you can relax. Use for Gas, Bloating, Upset Stomach, Acid Reflux, Inflamation, Heartburn and Nausea. Ingredients: Apricot Seed Oil, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Vitamin E, Essential Oils of Petitgrain, Spearmint, Ginger & Orange. Just rub on your tummy and chest for relief. This is safe for kids 2+. 
 

5) How, What and When Matters:

 

Watch how you eat: Don’t inhale giant mouthfuls of food. Take smaller bites and eat slowly, allowing your stomach time to digest and without giving it an excuse to pump out excess acid.

 

Watch what you eat: You’re probably aware that specific foods trigger heartburn, usually foods high in acid (tomatoes or citrus fruits, for example,) or spicy foods.

 

Watch when you eat: Don’t eat within 2-3 hours before bed. Lying down puts more pressure on your chest and increases the likelihood of acid sneaking through.