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by Charles Cox, Cha

The annoyance we refer to as heartburn is created by stomach acid leaking into the lower throat or esophagus. How we get rid of heartburn that is felt in your throat or chest is dependent on the severity and the specific cause. Many different factors can lead to heartburn. Let us look at some of the items that lead to it and examine some ways to get rid of heartburn.

In some people, heartburn is the result of overeating. Holiday dinners often leads to many adults with heartburn. Believe it of not, the absolute worst thing to do is lie down, due to the gravity factor. When a person lies down, more acid can leak into the esophagus causing even more heartburn. To get rid of heart burn following a large meal will require usually a couple of things. The first is to either sit quietly or go for a leisurely walk. Secondly, take an antacid tablet, drink fennel tea or try another herbal product that is effective in providing relief of heart burn symptoms.

Heartburn is often caused by eating acidic foods. Tomatoes or tomato products, as well as citrus fruits may lead to heartburn. One quick way that may get rid of heartburn after eating lasagna, spaghetti, pizza or other similar foods, is to try a peppermint. Peppermint oil is one ingredient that is found in several over the counter antacids and anti-gas products.

Since the major symptom of heartburn is caused by stomach acid, pressure on the stomach can actually make the symptoms worse. Getting rid of heartburn, in this case, may be as simple as loosening your belt. Stress can also lead to heartburn. External factors such as trying to eat in a relaxed setting and staying relaxed as your food digests can enhance your ability to prevent heartburn. When you have to eat a quick lunch at work in a fast paced environment, try eating a small light meal. Avoid fried foods, tomato products, dill pickles and orange slices. Just remember that anything you eat or drink can potentially lead to heartburn.

Determining what causes your own heartburn may require a food diary or a mental note of when and after what foods the heartburn occurs. Those who suffer from chronic heartburn should consult their physician. While most of us have heartburn once in a while, chronic heartburn can be the signal of a more serious health problem. For many of us, getting rid of heartburn may only require a daily medication or herbal product, as well as lifestyle changes advised by their health care professional.

Apple cider vinegar and getting rid of heartburn? The two don't seem to go together. In fact, the thought of drinking even the smallest amount of vinegar when acid is backwashing into your throat and esophagus sounds counterproductive. Vinegar has a high acid content. You want to curb the acid. Why would you expect apple cider vinegar to do the job?

Apple cider vinegar is a folk remedy for getting rid of heartburn. In fact, it is the TOP folk remedy for heartburn and acid reflux.

Recipe for Relief

Taking apple cider vinegar for heartburn relief is quite simple. Simply stir 2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into 1/2 cup of water or apple juice. Drink this immediately after each meal. If your problem is acid reflux, and you have just had a heavy meal, increase the amount of apple cider vinegar and decrease the amount of water or juice.

Another option is to mix a "cocktail" of the following:

* 1 quart apple juice
* 1 pint purple grape juice
* 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Drink 1/2 cup after every meal for heartburn relief.

Recipes that use apple cider vinegar for getting rid of heartburn vary greatly. This is because individual bodies also vary greatly. Try different amounts of apple cider vinegar until you find what works for you.

Some people have found that one brand or another works better for them. Again, the difference is due to the variations in physical makeup.

How Apple Cider Vinegar Remedies Heartburn

Little research has been done on the effectiveness of apple cider vinegar for heartburn relief. Consequently, it is difficult to say how apple cider vinegar remedies heartburn. It appears that the acid content in vinegar somehow tells the stomach to stop producing more acid. Perhaps, in that way, apple cider vinegar is like the prescription medications that "shut down" the stomach's acid pumps to stop heartburn.

"Nexium," for example, is said to relieve heartburn symptoms "by inhibiting the secretion of acid produced in the stomach." (from the Ask Doc Web)

It is possible that apple cider vinegar relieves heartburn symptoms in the same way.

Apples May Help as Much as Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar does not taste good to most people. Because of that, some have tried eating a few slices of apple after a meal, and have gotten rid of heartburn that way. Not every apple works for heartburn, though. Some stick to green apples such as Granny Smith. Others recommend Jonagold apples for heartburn relief. Some recommend eating a few slices of Jonagold apple with a coupe of dill pickle spears. It's apple cider vinegar for heartburn without resorting to basic vinegar.

Helpful Tip: If you can get over the taste of apple cider vinegar, you will find it one of the most important natural remedies in healing the body.

Caution: The author is not a medical profession. The information in this article is for educational purposes only. If you have persistent heartburn, please see a physician for advice.

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