does anyone know a remedy for heart burn? tums isnt doing it and almost always hurts. just need some ideas.. thanks everyone!

I don't really have any herbal remedies to offer, but have you been able to isolate what types of food and drink give you heartburn? Usually, beverages with carbonation and/or caffeine can be the culprits, along with spicy or acidic foods and beverages. Recognizing and then avoiding these types of food can help cut down on heartburn.

Also, don't bend over or lay down too soon after eating. Using a wedge pillow to slightly elevate your head while sleeping is very effective in preventing nighttime heartburn. My son has GERD and has used a wedge pillow for years. It's been very helpful for him.

About heartburn I have studied this for my own tummy and found the unthinkable WATER. When it hurts and Tums dont help try 16 ozs of water. Drink it right down dont sip unless you have to. Then in a bit have another 16 ozs. Also if you drink this about an hour before you eat it will hydrate the protective lining of your stomach which should prevent this from being an issue all together. I found this in a book tried it and It works.
Good luck

Sarifinamae wrote:
About heartburn I have studied this for my own tummy and found the unthinkable WATER. When it hurts and Tums dont help try 16 ozs of water. Drink it right down dont sip unless you have to. Then in a bit have another 16 ozs. Also if you drink this about an hour before you eat it will hydrate the protective lining of your stomach which should prevent this from being an issue all together. I found this in a book tried it and It works.
Good luck

Just make sure you're near a restroom when you drink all that water! [lol]

APPLES!!!!!!

Apples are alkaline (like alkaseltzer...burp!) and work everytime for me! try it.....

thank you guys so much. Ill try the remedies.

Its not me its my sweetheart. He has it constantly. he doesnt eat anything spicy so thats out and he hates carbonated drinks. I really dont know what to do. I feel so bad when he cant sleep at night because of it.

Ill make him drink lots of water and eat lots of apples haha If I have an update Ill give you guys a call thanks again!

There's lots of info online about what foods to avoid to prevent heartburn, as well as other tips. Here's a list from Web MD of foods that are prone to cause heartburn. I think you may be surprised to see how many common foods can trigger heartburn pain.

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Heartburn Relief: Food Facts
Though heartburn triggers can vary from person to person, certain food and drinks are more prone to allowing stomach acid to splash up into your esophagus, including:

Meats. Ground beef, marbled sirloin, chicken nugget-style, and chicken/buffalo wings.

Fats, Oils & Sweets. Chocolate, regular corn and potato chips, high-fat butter cookies, brownies, doughnuts, creamy and oily salad dressings, fried or fatty food in general.

Fruits, Vegetables & Juice. Orange juice, lemon, lemonade, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, tomato, mashed potatoes, French fries, raw onion, potato salad.

Other Beverages. Liquor, wine, coffee, and tea.

Grains. Macaroni and cheese, spaghetti with marinara sauce.

Dairy. Sour cream, milk shake, ice cream, regular cottage cheese.

Foods and beverages like these contribute to heartburn (and the more serious GERD) by lessening the effectiveness of the LES to keep stomach contents in the stomach. Smoking also plays a large role, and carbonated beverages should be added to the list as they can put pressure on the stomach, forcing stomach acid back up into the esophagus.

Avoid the foods and beverages above -- and eat smaller meals -- and you may decrease the amount of reflux from your stomach into the esophagus.

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Here's a link to the entire article: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/features/heartburn-foods-to-avoid

wow... that list is crazy..
thanks so much. i didnt know half that stuff had to deal with heartburn.

im going to tell him all this and hope he listens... thanks sooo much!

Silent Aislynn wrote:
wow... that list is crazy..
thanks so much. i didnt know half that stuff had to deal with heartburn.

im going to tell him all this and hope he listens... thanks sooo much!

You're most welcome! Be sure to read the article, too. It gives more pointers about quantity of food, etc.