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To stop the burning sensation and the bad taste that follows, use remedies for immediate relief. To avoid the heartburn from returning there are some changes that can be made immediately or over a period of time.
Options for immediate symptom relief:
- Over the counter medications
- A couple tablespoons of aloe vera juice
- One tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- Eat a carrot, potato, or an apple
- Peppermint tea or candy
- Club soda or baking soda mixed in water
Quick changes:
- Eat smaller meals
- Loosen pants or belt to relieve pressure on the stomach
- Avoid foods that are known triggers
- Don’t bend over too soon after eating
- Remain upright and don’t lie down immediately after a meal
Long-term relief of heartburn:
- Stop smoking-it increases stomach acid production
- Reduce weight-to relieve pressure on the stomach
The types of foods most likely to trigger heartburn include fatty fried foods, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, spicy foods, and chocolate. Keeping a journal of what you eat and when heartburn strikes will help to identify personal triggers. Stress can cause heartburn because the hormones that are released trigger acid production.
Untreated heartburn can damage the esophagus, causing burns and sores.
Tags: esophagus, Heartburn, Natural remedies
Gas, bloating, and vomiting is a common occurrence for some, for others an occasional occurrence. It becomes more common for everyone around the holidays with a change in diet and amount of food consumed. There’s something around the house for various stomach ailments.
- Cinnamon-take 1 ½ teaspoons and let it sit in a cup of water and drink like tea. This will take care of a stomachache and diarrhea.
- Ginger-use to make a tea that can ward off nausea and vomiting.
- Ice-sucking on it may control vomiting.
- Cider vinegar-taking two teaspoons will relieve gas.
- Peppermint-tea or candy will help with bloating and gas.
Tags: Bloating, Gas, Natural remedies, Stomach Ache
You may suffer personally from it or suffer when a family member takes off their shoes. There are natural remedies for this and simple changes you can make to combat stinky feet.
- Soak feet in a strong tea for 20 minutes a day till odor is no longer a problem.
- Wipe feet with an anti-bacterial mouthwash.
- Change socks more than once a day.
- Check for athlete’s feet signs.
- Make sure shoes are odor free, use inserts when needed.
- Wear shoes made of natural material that allows “breathing”
If nothing is effective, seeing your primary physician may provide relief.
Tags: feet, Natural remedies, odor