Heartburn remedies: Using natural cures

Heartburn remedies have been used since time immemorial for the cure of acid reflux. Here are some of the natural cures to use when acid reflux or heartburn strikes. Antacids have unwanted side effects and contain aluminium so taking them long term on a daily basis is not a good thing to do. They have been associated with senility and Alzheimer’s disease so finding natural cures that work for you may be the answer. Heartburn remedies you can make up at home can be just as affective and in the long term better for your overall wellbeing.

Anise, peppermint, and lavender

First of the natural heartburn remedies is a tea that you can make up to fight that burning sensation you get from acid reflux.   It will help you reduce the amount of acid you have in your stomach.  Mix together equal amounts of aniseed, peppermint and lavender.   Make an infusion of this tea:

•  boiling 2 ½ cup distilled water 
•  pour this water over a teaspoon of the herbal mixture 
•  let this tea sit for 3- 5 minutes 
•  strain the tea and add a little bit of honey if you like. 
•  place this tea in a thermos 

Drink up to 8 oz in the morning and 8 oz in the evening to get relief of acid reflux.

Another natural heartburn remedy is aniseed or anise – it is a powerful herb that helps in digestive conditions but also has many other benefits for your body.  Use only the ash-colored anise called green anise, European anise or sweet anise.  There are two other types of anise, star anise and caraway, which should not be used for acid reflux.

Other natural heartburn remedies include the list below.

Peppermint – is another powerful herb for stomach conditions or heartburn.  It helps in digestion, stomach distension, cramps, ulcers, and gas.

Lavender – known for it scent has enormous healing activity for your body and is also an excellent stomach aid.  It is helpful in reducing acid in the stomach.

Betain, Pepsin, and Papaya digestive enzymes

As you get older, your stomach changes in its ability to produce hydrochloric acid for the digestion of protein.  One of the causes of acid reflux heartburn is undigested protein. Using digestive enzymes that contain Betain, pepsin, or HCl with each meal can aid in the digestion of protein in the stomach.

Chicory Root

Chicory comes from a family of bitter herbs that contain endive and escarole.  Boil 1 ½ cup of chicory root for 5 - 10 minutes.  After it colds to room temperature, drink this tea to correct acid reflux or heartburn. 

Pineapples

Pineapples are a store house of enzymes and contain bromelain, an enzyme that reduces protein.  Pineapples support digestion, reduce inflammation, and supports wound healing.  The fresh juice has a high level of enzymes that will help you stop your acid reflux.

You can also buy bromelain in tablet form and take 200 – 500mg per meal.

Papaya digestive enzymes, which contain papain, are also excellent for protein digestion and you can use them with each meal.  Use 500mg or more of papaya enzymes per meal.

Adding these herbs to your salad will also have benefits in preventing acid reflux.  Eating those foods that are alkaline is the best way to avoid acid reflux and heartburn.

Using the natural heartburn remedies listed here will give some relief from your acid reflux.  But also important is to add a salad to your diet everyday and you will have less acid reflux in your life.