Fasting alone cannot solve your stomach problems

You may have noticed that parts of the internet have caught fasting fever if you spend a lot of time online. Posts on social media and blogs proclaim the merits of different diet routines and other intermittent fasting methods. These methods involve going without calories for an extended period—anywhere from 12 hours to several days. 

Despite its recent popularity, fasting is a centuries old practice that plays an important role in many cultures and religions. Fasting has been shown to have a variety of health benefits, ranging from increased weight loss to improved brain function.

Issues that may arise due to fasting

The advantages of fasting for weight loss are making it more and more popular. How safe are they, though? Do they not have any side effects on your health? 

You have to be aware of the body’s response to fasting (despite the benefits). Fasting periods can be difficult if you are used to eating breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between. As a result, fasting can disrupt sleep. Fasting can also cause heartburn. The smell of food or even thinking about it during a fast can cause the brain to tell the stomach to produce more acid, resulting in heartburn. 

Here are some home remedies for heartburn to help you deal with it:

1.Eat a ripe banana

A banana's high potassium content makes it an alkaline food. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this may help to counteract the stomach acid that is irritating your digestive tract. Unripe bananas, on the other side, are less alkaline, contain more starch, and may cause acid reflux in some people. So ensure that you choose a ripe banana.

Melons, cauliflower, fennel, and nuts are other alkaline foods that may help with heartburn.

2. Drinking Jeera water