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Heartburn is a medical problem that occurs when acidic stomach juices flow back into the esophagus. The walls of the esophagus are not adapted to withstand acids, which causes irritation of the mucous membranes and a burning sensation in the chest.
Problems with conventional medications
Conventional remedies for heartburn, known as antacids, can relieve symptoms temporarily, but their use carries serious risks:
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Neutralization of acids: Antacids neutralize stomach acids that are necessary for digestion. Insufficiently digested food can lead to problems with the absorption of essential nutrients, such as proteins and vitamins.
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Aluminum: Many antacids contain aluminum, which can be harmful to the body and lead to osteomalacia, aluminum toxicity, or hypophosphatemia (disorders of calcium-phosphate metabolism).
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Side effects: Taking antacids can also cause headaches, constipation, bloating, and other health problems.
Lifestyle changes to reduce heartburn
If you want to avoid heartburn, consider the following changes:
- Eat earlier: Don’t overeat and avoid eating late at night so that undigested food does not reflux back into the esophagus.
- Smaller portions: Instead of large meals, focus on smaller portions more frequently throughout the day.
- Elevate your pillow: When sleeping, use a higher pillow so gravity keeps stomach juices where they belong.
- Healthy diet: Limit intake of fried, hard-to-digest foods, alcohol, coffee, chocolate and greasy meals. Lose weight if you are overweight.
Home remedy to relieve heartburn
If you need immediate relief from heartburn, try the following recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 raw potato
- 1 fresh apple
Preparation method
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Preparing the ingredients: Peel the potato and wash the apple. Grate both ingredients on a grater.
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Juice extraction: Using a cloth or cheesecloth, squeeze the juice from both foods. If you have a juicer, you can juice them directly.
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Mixing the juice: Mix the potato and apple juices together.
How to take this drink
Drink the mixture of potato and apple juice twice a day, at least one hour before meals. Continue regular use until the symptoms of heartburn subside.
Conclusion
Heartburn can be uncomfortable, but with this simple home recipe and lifestyle adjustments you can help yourself naturally and without side effects. If you have frequent heartburn problems, consider consulting a doctor.
