Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest and uncomfortable burping after a meal. People can also suffer from a silent form of the condition “Silent acid reflux” which leads to problems such as difficulty in swallowing, nagging cough and a sore throat. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms then you might suffer from a heartburn but don’t worry as we tell you some simple tips to reduce and treat it
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Change your posture
In this problem the focus is on the lower part of the esophagus, so make sure you stand up straight and sit in a proper posture in a way that your upper body is elevated and as vertical as possible. The poor posture can result in acid reflux, so try to improve your posture.
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Avoid overeating
Overeating may cause your stomach to become bloated that further makes it harder for your lower esophageal sphincter to close properly. Certain foods like coffee, chocolate, and spicy food are linked to heartburn, so try to avoid them. Also if you regularly get heartburn then try taking smaller meals throughout the day.
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Stop smoking
Just like alcohol the nicotine in cigarettes can cause your lower esophageal sphincter to relax and it is likely to keep your stomach acid inside only, causing the reflux. Say no to smoking and avoid passive smoking as well.
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Add ginger to your diet
Raw ginger and ginger extracts have been used as an old folk remedy for heartburn for centuries now and still, it is useful. You can eat it raw or add it to a meal that contains ingredients which trigger heartburn.
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Eat chewing gum
According to studies it has been stated that chewing gum and foods containing the licorice root have a cooling effect on stomach acid. This also helps in treating heartburn symptoms.
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Avoid wearing tight clothes
The tight clothes add unwanted pressure to the stomach and increase acid reflux. Wear loose clothes to avoid heartburn symptoms.