9 Fast-Acting Natural Remedies for Heartburn

Heartburn is a terrible burning sensation in the chest, just beyond your breast bone. Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It is caused by high production of stomach acids that cause the stomach content to flow back up to the food pipe (oesophagus). Regular consumption of greasy and junk foods like pizza, burgers and pasta can cause frequent heartburns. These foods aren’t easily digested by our body so they sit inside, fermenting in the stomach. This results in the release of gases that increase the pressure inside the stomach. And the easiest way for them to escape is to shoot right up to the food pipe. The acid causes a burning sensation in the food pipe right behind the chest, causing tissue damage.

This burning sensation can be really painful and frustrating. Of course, you must consult your doctor and get tests done to figure out a permanent cure. But when heartburns strike out of the blue, there is nothing better than quick yet natural solutions. Here is a list of nine easy and fast-acting natural remedies that will alleviate heartburns.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar is a great natural ingredient to cure indigestion and cool down the pressure built up in the stomach. The best kind of vinegar to cure heartburns instantly is apple cider vinegar as it has the added benefits of probiotics. You can add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in half a cup of water to reduce acid reflux. You can repeat this every five minutes until your heartburn subsides.

Lemon Juice
Even though lemon is highly acidic in nature, small amounts of it mixed with water can have an alkalizing effect. This neutralizes the acidity in the stomach and reduces symptoms of acid reflux. To prepare your drink, add one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in eight ounces of water. Also, you should never drink raw lemon juice as it is highly acidic. It must always be mixed with water to be effective.

Baking Soda
This useful ingredient is available in everyone’s kitchen and is the remedy to countless problems. Since baking soda is a base and not acid, it helps to neutralize the acid reflux in our stomach or food pipe. You can mix a half teaspoon of baking soda in half a cup of water and drink it. Wait for about five minutes and if the heartburn does not begin to fade, repeat until you are relieved of the pain.

Ginger
Ginger naturally calms the stomach and helps reduce the production of stomach acid. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory properties that aid smooth digestion. If you cannot consume raw ginger, freshly ground ginger tea is great for soothing heartburns.

Vegetable Juice
Juicy and protein-rich vegetables like celery, potato, cabbage, spinach and cucumber can really help alleviate heartburns and other digestive issues. Since they are alkaline foods, they have soothing properties which help to calm the stomach lining.

Turmeric
Turmeric can be found in cooked meals. If you don’t want to add it in your meals, you can consume turmeric capsules before meals. This helps to prevent the acid from building up inside the stomach and intestines by stimulating smooth digestion.

Peppermint Oil
Adding one or two drops of peppermint oil in a glass of cool water can instantly provide relief for indigestion. If you are unable to drink this, chewing on peppermint candy will be equally effective. It provides a cooling effect that can alleviate heartburns instantly.

Buttermilk
For quick relief from heartburns, half a cup of chilled, icy buttermilk will really help to cool down the pressure build up in your stomach and soothe the burn in your chest, aiding proper digestion. It is highly recommended to add soy and fermented dairy products in your daily meals, as they help to cure acidity.

Raw Garlic
Most people blame garlic for indigestion. But chewing on a clove or two of garlic pods or soaking them in apple cider vinegar and drinking the liquid during heartburns can be very effective. This is because raw garlic is filled with powerful antibiotics that are known to erase heartburns quickly.

Despite all these natural remedies that are sure to give quick relief, it is very important to be mindful of the trigger foods and your daily food consumption. Also, you must lie down only after two-three hours of having a heavy meal. Otherwise, the food will not get digested properly and might activate heartburns. 

While natural remedies will relieve you from pain, Gas-O-Fast is the best and quickest solution to your indigestion problems. Gas-O-Fast is packed with benefits of Jeera, Ajwain, Pudina and Saunf and travels to the source of acidity and gas. It neutralizes the gas in contact and provides immediate relief. So, grab a sachet of Gas-O-Fast infused with Ayurvedic goodness to stimulate proper digestion.