Treat And Reduce Heartburn

How To Treat And Reduce Heartburn

It's estimated that 10% or 30 millions Americans suffer from heartburn at least once a week. The term heartburn is not referring to the heart but rather the stomach. Heartburn is the result of content in our stomach flows up to the esophagus, which is the tube that takes in foods to our stomach. The flow of foods in a stomach back to the esophagus is a condition or disease known as acid reflux. When this happens, it produces a very uncomfortable feeling or pain in the esophagus, this feeling or pain is called heartburn.

To understand how acid reflux occur, go here: Acid Reflux and Chest Pain.

Lifestyle Changes to Treat and Reduce Heartburn

Before you take any nonprescription medicine such as antacids, try changing your lifestyle first. If you take medicines to treat your heartburn without making lifestyle changes, your heartburn will not disappear. So lifestyle changes is the best medicine.

Change what and how you eat. Try to eat smaller meals each time, having a full stomach will increace your chances of getting a heartburn. Avoid chocolate, fatty or fried foods, and peppermint- or spearmint-flavored foods. Do not drink alcohol, coffee and other caffeinated drinks; or carbonated drinks. Limit spicy foods that contain lots of pepper or chilies.

Remember, having a healthy lifestyle is the most effective way of treating and reducing heartburn. Healthy lifestyle will also lead you to a more healthy body.