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Mustard
Posted by Robertsmitho8 (Bakersfield, Ca) on 05/04/2012
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1 TABLESPOON OF MUSTARD CAN CURE HEARTBURN.
Almonds
Posted by Jen (New Haven, Ct) on 04/18/2012
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I just ate a few almonds and felt more pain as they went down and then - poof - total relief about 5 minutes later.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Marlene (Chatt., Tn.) on 03/16/2012
My sister takes it straight says it works better for her than any of that over the counter stuff.
Low Carb Diet
Posted by Cassady (Norman, Ok) on 02/07/2012
100% of my heartburn is due to gluten intolerance. I can eat whatever I like, as long as it doesn't have any damn gluten in it. As soon as I eat gluten, I get awful heartburn. My point here being, perhaps a low carb diet helps some people with heartburn because they are generally eating less breads and pastas? Maybe try eliminating gluten from your diet if you've tried everything else.
I'm here because sometimes... You just have to have a slice of pizza!! I ate a pear, per someone's suggestion cause I already had that and not an apple. Heartburn has not disappeared completely but is DEF much better!! Thanks!
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Cindy (Las Vegas, Nevada) on 01/04/2012
Try drinking your ACV mixture through a straw. This will bypass the teeth somewhat and lessen your concerns.
Mustard
Posted by Polly (Gander, Nf, Canada) on 01/01/2012
Thank-you so much for posting this remedy guys-- I have been suffering from terrible heartburn today, and can't eat anything. I just took a tablespoon of mustard, and I feel relief instantly-- it really works!!! I love this site-- Thanks again~~
Milk
Posted by Becki (Washington, Indiana) on 12/11/2011
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Throughout both of my pregnancies and afterwards, both dairy and non-dairy milk has always worked for me. During my menstral cycle, I notice that I become lactose intolerant. So, I will drink soy, almond, rice, and even coconut milk to soothe my heartburn. I find that when I drink the non-dairy milks it will take a lot more to soothe the burning than dairy milk. However, my favorite remedy is chocolate milk and dark chocolate almond milk. I suppose, it is because of the thickness it helps to ease off in a matter of seconds.
Almonds
Posted by Braveheartlion (Rome, Ny) on 11/25/2011
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These worked for my heartburn as I am in my 7th month of pregnancy, but I sure did get sick of them. I have also have read that too many nuts can cause constipation which is also a problem of late pregnancy, so be careful. ACV and baking soda work not so well and the taste is awful with a burn of their own.
Mustard
Posted by Charli (Totnes, Devon) on 11/20/2011
Watch out for mustard packets from restaurants etc.. They are usually full of preservatives & sugar & low quality! All things that contribute to acid accumlation (heartburn)
Mustard
Posted by Kaf (Anchorage, Alaska) on 11/15/2011
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OMG I really didn't think this would work! It did. I was afraid at first but anything is better than having heartburn. I just took this natural remedy and I will again.
Almonds
Posted by Cindy (Paradise, Ca) on 09/27/2011
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Eating about 10 almonds, I use raw, always stops heartburn immediately for me.
Cabbage Juice
Posted by Brenda (Mesa, Az) on 09/11/2011
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Cabbage juice or sauerkraut (cabagge water and sea salt) works great for heartburn!!!
ACV and Baking Soda
Posted by Alena (Salt Lake City, Ut) on 08/22/2011
It's the baking soda that is giving you the runs. Lol. Baking soda and Cream of Tartar will do that to a human :) FYI Cream of Tartar is AMAZING at clearing up yeast infections.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Tayrah52871 (Georgetown, Ky) on 08/13/2011
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I had chronic heartburn too (like 6-8 Tums Ultra a day chronic) and was not about to start monkeying with my acid pumps. I went gluten free and have not had heartburn since. If I cheat, I get horrific heartburn and feel generally colicky
Mustard
Posted by Zeratulsdownfall (Toronto, Ontario) on 08/11/2011
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Hello, I just tried this about 6 minutes ago. A lot of people going here must think that this is some kind of joke. It's not. I felt like my chest was gonna combust, it was umbarable. So I started searching up some stuff, and ended up here.
It worked. I'm so pleased. Me enjoying the taste of mustard is just a bonus :P
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Elly (Topeka, Kansas) on 07/17/2011
Hi Catherine, so true! I was born with a hiatal hernia and sometimes get reflux. Strangely I sometimes get reflux on an empty stomach in the morning and after I drink filtered water. Apple cider vinegar with a little baking soda has always helped and for some hours. I was a little timid to try the HCL and wondered if maybe using ACV instead would be fine since they both seem to do about the same thing. I also took some digestive enzymes after meals but felt a tiny bit of reflux on continued use but I can't say for sure if they were to cause. ACV is a Godsend! Thanks!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Catherine (Wellington, New Zealand) on 07/17/2011
About heartburn.. It may be caused by hiatal hernia OR lack of HCL (low stomach acid)
HCL is needed to breakdown and digest foods, when it is lacking, digestion is incomplete and results in heartburn. When ACV works it indicates that HCL is needed and thats why ACV works for some heartburn and not others.
In hiatil hernia sleeping with head elevated keeps stomach acid from moving up the eosophagus, prime culprit in night time heartburn. Low carbohydrate diets work really well for heartburn and charcoal tablets can be effective in controlling belching.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Dadhwalz (Ludhiana, India) on 04/11/2011
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1) Sleep sitting up, or with the head, neck, and shoulders raised at least above the stomach. This will keep excess stomach acid from traveling upwards into your esophagus.
2) Eat smaller meals more frequently, as larger meals tend to create excess stomach acid, which then leads to heartburn.
3) Although not totally proven, avoiding certain foods like coffee, fruit juice, onions, chocolate, spicy foods, pretzels, tea, fatty foods, etc. can help reduce heartburn.
4. natural Aloe vera juice is another great approach that can help reduce the effects of acid inside the stomach.
5.Teas can be quite effective in assisting with digestive problems.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Henri (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada) on 03/29/2011
I read a book: The Cure For All Diseases by Hulda Regehr Clark, Ph. D. , N. D. In the book, p. 383, she gives instructions on eradicating Aflatoxin. Honey is one of the items she lists. Aflatoxin is mold and is present in some foods. She says to treat the honey for mold; heat the honey to high temperature and add 1/4 tsp. of crystal Vitamin C per pint of honey.
Low Carbohydrate Diet
Posted by Max (Titusville, Pa / Usa) on 03/28/2011
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Recently I switched to a very low carbohydrate diet to control my weight. My heartburn, along with cracking skin and calluses on my feet disapeared along with my heartburn! I have had heartburn for quite awhile and did get relief form apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and celery but it would come back. I can now eat spicy chili and drink coffee and the heartburn does not appear. It is amazing.
Apples
Posted by Ben (Chicago, Il) on 02/19/2011
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Apples is also what I use for heartburn. They stamp heartburn out almost instantly for me. I also found that eating a pear can do just as well.
Mustard
Posted by Lemarque (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) on 01/22/2011
Hi Chris, you may like to try slippery elm bark to treat your heartburn. The mustard is effective, however it is only for symptomatic relief. Slippery Elm Bark is well-recognised as an effective treatment for simple reflux (Heartburn). You can continue to use the mustard for symtomatic relief as required but I think you will find that you need it less and less. Good Luck
Mustard
Posted by Chris (Semmes, Alabama) on 01/20/2011
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yes, plain old yellow mustard. I was at my brothers earlier this evening, and I asked him if he had any tums, and he said no, but try a half teaspoon of mustard. I did and within ten minutes, my heartburn was gone. I cant beleive it. Been having a lot of heartburn lately, no more tums. im sticking with the mustard.
Mustard
Posted by Essie (Somewhere, Ks) on 01/03/2011
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Yep, this works very well, take about a tablespoon of plain yellow mustard on a cracker, drink the mustard down, chew the cracker & swallow, burns like the dickens goin down, for me anyhow, but within a few minutes, the acid reflux is completely gone. Been using this method for about a year and a half now, don't have to take prescription heart burn medicine anymore thanks to earth clinic. Also, I had to incorporate more fruits and veggies in my diet to help keep the heart burn gone for good.
Mustard
Posted by Laurenann87 (Boston, Ma, Usa) on 12/27/2010
I see everyone saying Mustard, but does this mean like Yellow mustard? Brown Mustard? as in condiments? or like Mustard seed powder? Please clarify
Thanks
Major Heartburn Warning
Posted by Mikeyb33 (Concord, Ca) on 11/27/2010
WARNING!
I thought I was experiencing severe heartburn at 5am in the morning. It was unbearable and I could not sit, lie or stand still. The only thing that helped was to walk around outside, but that only lasted for a few moments. I decided to drive to the hospital ER with my wife. Once inside the ER admitting area, they asked me to sign a few forms, but before I could, I told the admissions person I was feeling lightheaded, and at that point passed out. I woke up in the ER room with several people attending me. It turns out that my heartburn was the prelude to a massive heart attack, where I had to be revived with CPR and the shock pads. They said I had left them for a few moments. Thank God I decided to go to the ER, something I was very reluctant to do. But now I know, that at the slightest signs of a heartburn, or any thing related to the heart, to call 911 immediately. I hope this helps many people who think they are experiencing what they feel is severe heartburn. Hopefully in everyone elses case it is only heartburn, and not the onset of a heart attack. I feel very blessed to be alive to be able to relay this message. Eat Healthy. Live Healthy. Stay Healthy.
L- Glutamine
Posted by Marianne (Tacoma, Wa) on 11/23/2010
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I use Glutamine also sold as L Glutamine (an amino acid) for heartburn. It does not taste great but works right away. About a teaspoon in a small glass of water does it.
Eliminate Sugar
Posted by William (Arizona, USA) on 08/03/2010
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I stopped using sugar in January 2009, my heartburn stopped completely - this was a side effect for me. I am 72.
Sea Salt
Posted by Bob (Elmhurst Twp., Pa. ) on 05/03/2010
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Stop heartburn instantly. Pinch of sea salt on tongue.
Coconut Juice
Posted by Akarim (Mombasa, Kenya) on 04/21/2010
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FRESH COCONUT JUICE CURES HEART BURN IMMEDIATELY I USE IT AS SOON AS ACIDITY STARTS.I DONT MISS ONE COCONUT DAILY. I GET GOOD NIGHT SLEEP.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Cinapia (New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States) on 03/11/2010
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I was wondering if you could just take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar straight without mixing in water. I actually did this for 3 days because I started with really bad heartburn. I have to say, it worked! I don't mind the taste taking it straight and all at once, but mixing it with water and drinking it prolongs the process in my opinion. Unless there are adverse affects if taking it undiluted. Can you advise?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Courtney (Lake Mary, Fl) on 02/12/2010
Can you tell me what ACV stands for and how to make this mixture? I suffer from heartburn nearly daily and eat Tums every night... Thanks!
EC: ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar. See other posts in this section for recipes!
Pickle Juice
Posted by Mimi (Louisburg, Ks) on 02/08/2010
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Thank you so much. I very rarely get heartburn but when I do it hurts so bad I could cry. I found your site and tried the teaspoon of mustard which subsided the pain for a few minutes. I then read about the pickle juice and the crackers. I tried them both and my heartburn is almost gone. Thank you so much. I had already taken a generic antacid tablet and 4 antacids to no avail. I will now first go to the pickle juice and crackers to help my heartburn. I am going to bed now without pain. Night Night.
