Baking Soda for Heartburn

Heartburn is the main symptom of acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophagael disease, or GERD. It is often painful, uncomfortable, and for some people, a daily occurence. If you have heartburn then you should know that there are plenty of home remedies for heartburn, and a popular one is baking soda for heartburn.

Why baking soda helps heartburn.

Baking soda gets rid of heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid. It is very safe to use and does not have any side effects and it is non-addictive. It's also cheaper than buying antacids such as Tums or Rolaids. That's why many people choose baking soda as remedy for the symptoms of heartburn. Be sure to use it in moderation though because overuse can cause actually cause your body to overreact by producing more acid to make up for the over-neutralization. It can be an unhealthy cycle that makes your heartburn problem worse.

How to use baking soda for your heartburn.

All you have to do is add a half teaspoon of baking soda in 4 oz of water. Drink it when you feel heartburn coming on. Your heartburn should be neutralized within 10 to 15 minutes.

If you have heartburn daily, you need more than just baking soda.

Although baking soda is a great way to help with your heartburn, it is only a temporary relief. If you find yourself using it everyday to treat your symptoms, then you are probably suffering from acid reflux disease, which needs to be fully addressed because it can cause serious problems over time. Your doctor can prescribe medication and other treatments and you can make some diet and lifestyle changes to decrease the occurence of your heartburn.

Try a homeopathic remedy.

There are also many natural herbal remedies that people swear by to cure their acid reflux. This would be something that you can substitute for the usual over-the-counter remedies or prescriptions. Native Remedies has a homeopathic remedy called Acid-Free Flux that can be used to treath acid reflux and heartburn symptoms. I've used some of their products and I highly recommend them. Their products are all natural and non-addictive so you can feel good about putting it into your body. They also offer an awesome one year guarantee. Check out the Native Remedies website and read the testimonials to see if it's something that can work for you.

Hearburn No More- A holistic approach to acid reflux relief 

Jeff Martin is a medical researcher and nutritionist who created the Heartburn No More program. He outlines a system to permanently cure your acid reflux and get rid of the burning and pain associated with it. His system is highly rated and many people swear by it. He's a former sufferer of acid reflux disease so he understands the disease. Check out his system to see if it's something that can work for you. There are dozens of reviews and testimonials. I think he offers a pretty generous money back guarantee so it's risk free to try it.