How to Relieve Heartburn (Home Remedies)
People with heartburn commonly reach for antacids, over-the-counter medications that neutralize stomach acid. But eating certain foods may also offer relief from symptoms. Consider trying the following:
Milk
Milk is often thought to relieve heartburn, but keep in mind that milk comes in different varieties — whole milk with the full amount of fat, 2% fat, and skim or non-fat milk.
The fat in milk can aggravate acid reflux. But non-fat milk can act as a temporary buffer between the stomach lining and acidic stomach contents and provide immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.
Low-fat yogurt has the same soothing qualities along with a healthy dose of probiotics (good bacteria that enhance digestion)
Ginger
Ginger is one of the best digestive aids because of its medicinal properties. It's alkaline in nature and anti-inflammatory, which eases irritation in the digestive tract. Try sipping ginger tea when you feel heartburn coming on.
Apple Cider Vinegar
While there isn't enough research to prove that drinking apple cider vinegar works for acid reflux, many people swear that it helps. However, you should never drink it at full concentration because it's a strong acid that can irritate the esophagus. Instead, put a small amount in warm water and drink it with meals.
Lemon Water
Lemon juice is generally considered very acidic, but a small amount of lemon juice mixed with warm water and honey has an alkalizing effect that neutralizes stomach acid. Also, honey has natural antioxidants, which protect the health of cells.