Heartburn: What is the NATURAL Cure?

@IreneVincent (15962)

United States

February 2, 2016 8:35am CST

Most of the time, when a person suffers from occasional heartburn, they reach for an antacid. But, here is a better idea. My brother, who is a retired Physician’s Assistant told me this. Chew a stick of gum for about a half an hour. Yes it takes a little longer. The burning sensation you feel is caused by stomach acid leaking into your esophagus. Chewing gum causes your saliva to flow and that will wash the acid away naturally. I haven’t purchased any gum for years. I’m not a gum chewer, but this sounded like a good idea to me, because I do have occasional heartburn.

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5 responses

• India

3 Feb 16

we take cold milk which healps to relieve aciadity instantly..

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@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

3 Feb 16

I had a friend who always drank a glass of mild before eating.

@marlina (154130)

• Canada

2 Feb 16

I have pills for my stomach but still have heartburn, so I take Tums.

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@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

3 Feb 16

Tums do work. I keep them on hand.

@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

Baking powder or soda is a good natural cure

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@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

2 Feb 16

Yes, my father always used baking soda in a glass of water.

@gudheart (12659)

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2 Feb 16

I have peppermint and some antacid for it usually and works well.

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@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

2 Feb 16

Peppermint would be good and Papaya too.

@janethwayne (5191)

• Philippines

12 Feb 19

I will also apply your brother's advice if I have that feeling.I didn't know that about chewing a gum can help.