Opt for loose/flowy clothing instead of tight-fitting clothing and belts. Think about it as if you were attending a family holiday dinner and you knew were going to be eating an indulgent meal. What’s going to be more comfortable after the meal: jeans or sweatpants?

Opt for loose/flowy clothing instead of tight-fitting clothing and belts. Think about it as if you were attending a family holiday dinner and you knew were going to be eating an indulgent meal. What’s going to be more comfortable after the meal: jeans or sweatpants?

You could raise the head of your bedframe with blocks or elevate your head with a pillow. This will help the acid stay in the lower portion of your stomach when you lie down, rather than rising into your esophagus. It’s common for heartburn to happen when you’re lying down, so try to be open to adjustments to allow for a more restful sleep.

How can chewing gum help with your heartburn?

Ginger tea has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe the stomach. When you feel heartburn coming on, try drinking a warm cup.

Yes, baking soda. Mix baking soda and water together and drink it. It may not taste great, but the baking soda can help neutralize acid and provide fast relief for your symptoms.

The carbonation can make you burp and burping can send acid up into the esophagus. Make the switch from soda and sparkling water to flat water and juices with low acidity.

Smaller portions will prevent this additional pressure, so you can enjoy your meal and be comfortable afterwards. Try eating several smaller meals throughout the day as opposed to a few large ones. And remember – make those smaller meals heartburn-friendly. If your smaller meals still contain heartburn food triggers, it’s possible you’ll still experience heartburn.

After a meal, your stomach produces stomach acid. If you lay down on a full stomach, the stomach contents can put pressure on your esophagus, resulting in acid travelling upward and possibly contributing to heartburn symptoms. That’s why it’s suggested to sleep on an incline. But if you know that you frequently experience nighttime heartburn, you could also try letting your body digest for at least 2-3 hours before bed. Waiting to lay down will help reduce the pressure on the LES.

Both nicotine and alcohol have relaxing effects on your esophagus, which can allow stomach acid to slip past and into your esophageal lining.

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So, try these 9 easy heartburn remedies and see what helps. But if they’re not enough, Prilosec OTC could be the right treatment for your frequent heartburn.