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Stop heartburn before it starts!

29 Tuesday Jun 2021

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Here’s a quick trick for relieving heartburn just as effectively as over-the-counter meds: Eat 4 almonds at the end of every meal and snack! That’s according to the latest from Stanford University scientists. The reason? Because almonds contain healthy plant fats, which help speed up digestion, and quickly neutralize stomach acid. Almonds also reduce pressure on the stomach valve, so acid is less likely to splash up into the esophagus. 

Again, eat 4 almonds as your “dessert” after every meal and snack, and your heartburn may be history. 

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Got heartburn, but don’t have an antacid handy?

22 Thursday Apr 2021

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Grab some oatmeal. Just measure out one tablespoon of uncooked oats, and chew them thoroughly before swallowing. The book “The Reflux Diet” says uncooked oatmeal absorbs the stomach acid that causes heartburn. And it’s a safe, natural alternative to taking antacids.

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Just ditch one thing to lose weight.

07 Friday Aug 2020

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Like alcohol. According to registered dietician Keri Glassman, going dry for one month can result in a 3-pound weight loss.

Then, give up fried foods – like chips and fries – for a month, and you’ll drop up to 5 pounds. Plus, because fried foods are harder to digest, you’ll also lose bloat and heartburn.

Finally, if you only want to give up one thing to lose weight: Ditch your morning muffin. After a month you’ll be down 3 pounds. Give up cookies, too, and you’ll bring that total to 5 pounds lost.

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The hottest new beverage around is pickle juice!

20 Wednesday Feb 2019

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Because you can drink it AND use it for cocktails, salad dressing, and homemade mayonnaise. And pickle juice is good for you! Research in the journal Medicine And Science in Sports And Exercise found salty pickle juice relieves muscle cramps 37% faster than plain water. Another use for pickle juice? Heartburn relief! It may seem counterintuitive, since pickle juice contains vinegar, which is acidic. But it can help relieve acid reflux in a similar way to apple cider vinegar. Because sometimes, heartburn is caused by having too LITTLE stomach acid. Pickle juice can also help with constipation, since the vinegar stimulates digestive juices that help your body break down food.

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Take with food!

07 Thursday Sep 2017

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If a medicine says “take with food” – that’s not a suggestion, it’s a rule. But 40% of people ignore the directions on medicine bottles. However, Emory University medical professor Dr. Sharon Bergquist says if you take those pills without food, you risk irritating your stomach lining, causing heartburn, nausea and potentially a stomach ulcer. So if it says “take with food” – be sure to eat something!

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Take your pills with water!

22 Monday May 2017

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Are you one of those people who can swallow a pill without water? You may want to stop. According to the American Pharmacists Association, popping pills dry can cause heartburn – or worse. Without water to wash it down, a pill can release chemicals that could potentially damage your esophagus. Plus, the water helps you absorb the medicine better. So, even though it’s a cool party trick, take your pills with water.

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Do you suffer from heartburn? Read this!

30 Wednesday Mar 2016

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Want a simple medication-free way to reduce your potential for heartburn? Breathe more deeply. That’s according to Dr. Sophie Balzora, a gastroenterologist from NYU Medical Center. She says 30 minutes of deep breathing exercises every day can relieve acid reflux symptoms because it strengthens the muscles in your lower esophagus. So inhale through your nose, drawing air deep into your lungs, then exhale through your mouth. A good time to practice is when you’re commuting to and from work.

How do you soothe an upset stomach?

10 Thursday Mar 2016

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Here are two ways:

• In England, the go-to for an upset stomach is peppermint tea. It relieves cramps and constipation by relaxing the muscles from the esophagus on down. Just don’t use it if you have heartburn. Because that relaxing effect can allow acid to splash back up.

• And in Indonesia, they reach for nutmeg. Try sprinkling half a teaspoon on mashed banana, or mixing it in yogurt. Nutmeg is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory – and calms stomachaches, spasms and diarrhea.

Do you suffer from heartburn?

04 Friday Mar 2016

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If you get acid reflux, the best thing you can do is to eat less – and eat slowly. That’s the word from gastroenterologist, Dr. Marie Borum. She says people who get frequent heartburn are better off eating 5 smaller meals a day than 3 big ones.
And after a big meal, try not to lie down. But if you do, lie on your left side, which enables your stomach to empty properly. That way, less acid will back up into your esophagus and cause burning.

How to prevent heartburn.

03 Thursday Dec 2015

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Regarding heartburn: How you eat is more important than what you eat. Heartburn’s caused by stomach acid getting into your esophagus. So, the fuller your stomach, the easier it is for acid to seep back into your throat. Eating slowly and decreasing portion size will definitely help. And since it’s easier for acid to find its way out of the stomach when you’re lying down, eat at least 3 hours before going to bed.

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