The best natural heartburn cures

Heartburn is a common condition affecting nearly 10% of the population at any given point of time. Almost all of us would have had heartburn at some point of our lives. The uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest region is caused when the digestive acids present in the stomach are forced into the esophageal passage (the tube connecting the throat with the stomach) for some reason.

There are several possible causes for heartburn ranging from natural conditions such as pregnancy to medical problems such as diabetes and autoimmune diseases such as CREST syndrome, scleroderma and Raynaud phenomenon. Obesity is another common cause of heartburn as is wearing tight fitting clothing.

Heartburn Remedies

Fortunately there are several simple heartburn remedies that can be made easily at home. A glass of warm milk and honey for example is an excellent homemade remedy for heartburn as is a mixture of vinegar and water. Other natural heartburn cures includes common kitchen spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and sage.

Cinnamon: Try making some cinnamon toast or sprinkling some of it on your morning cereal. Another method is to brew some cinnamon tea using a stick of cinnamon. There are also several flavored tea brands that offer cinnamon as part of their range.

Ginger and sage: ginger and sage teas are two other effective natural heartburn cures. In case of ginger, make the tea by adding about two teaspoons of powdered ginger to one cup water and allowing the mixture to simmer for about ten minutes.

Other natural heartburn cures include mixing together a tablespoon each of apple cider vinegar and honey in a cup of warm water to make a homemade antacid mixture. Baking soda is another effective ingredient and as little as half a teaspoon mixed in half a glass of water can cure heartburn (not recommended for patients who are on a salt-restricted diet).

Finally, make the effort to switch to a healthier, more wholesome lifestyle. Exercise more and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.