With Thanksgiving around the corner, you may overindulge at your get-together and you may be rewarded with heartburn. Instead of grabbing for the antacid, here are some natural remedies that you can try.

Eating habits tend to be the biggest culprit behind heartburn. If you suffer from heartburn on a regular basis, you may need to change the way you eat, and what you eat. Fatty, fried, or high-protein foods, alcohol, and coffee are all foods that can trigger heartburn.

Also make sure to chew your food and eat slowly. Eating quickly can lead to heartburn, so slow down and enjoy your meal. Eating too closely to bedtime can also give you heartburn; it’s best to allow at least 3 to 4 hours after eating before you hit the sack.

If your heartburn is due to the occasional indulgence, here are some quick and easy solutions that may help you.

Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar: One tablespoon of Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water can be taken when you start to feel heartburn coming on. One theory about why this works is that the acid content in the vinegar somehow tells the stomach to stop producing more acid.

Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL): DGL is an excellent herb to help soothe mucous membranes of the esophagus. DGL has antispasmodic action, which means that it helps to control various muscle actions that can affect your digestive tract. It also helps reduce acid reflux by calming a cramping stomach. A chewable form is best. Chew one to two tablets and let them dissolve in your mouth. You can also do this before your meal if you know that you are going to indulge.

Ginger: Keep ginger candy on hand. Ginger relaxes the smooth muscle along the walls of the esophagus and improves overall digestion. Chew a small amount slowly and see how you feel. IF you still have heartburn after 10 minutes take another small piece and chew again. If you have sensitive stomach you may want to avoid this because ginger packs a lot of heat.

Tags: apple cider vinegar, ginger, heartburn

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2 Responses to “Thanksgiving Heartburn”

1. Ruben Higashida says:

   September 8, 2010 at 6:45 am

   Hi, Has anyone changed their diet to stop or curb pregnancy heartburn? I’m not even eating foods that would normally cause heartburn but I wake up in the middle of the night a few times a day with my thoat on fire. What did you do or change in order to stop heartburn during pregnancy?
2. Paula Gallagher says:

   September 8, 2010 at 8:44 am

   Eating too close to bed time can also be an issue. Avoid eating two hours before hitting the pillow. You can also try sleeping slightly elevated by putting a few pillows behind your neck and head for support. You would also be surprised at what foods can cause heart burn. Staying away from coffee, acidic foods and chocolate can help, but dairy may be a culprit as well. Sucking on Thayers Slippery Elm Lozenges may also help soothe the fire safely.