John Myers
Heartburn can often be traced back to the regular consumption of certain foods and drinks. They stimulate acid production in the stomach so that stomach acid can flow back into the esophagus and heartburn occurs. A change in diet can often help.
High-fat meals and alcohol in particular have such an effect, but coffee, chocolate, sweets and cakes can also have this effect. In addition, hot spices such as mustard, horseradish and garlic as well as very hot or very cold foods stimulate gastric acid production. Heartburn is also favored by being overweight and is more likely to occur after eating large portions and foods that are difficult to digest.
In order to only make necessary changes and not limit yourself too much, it can be useful to keep a kind of diary. Write down when you get heartburn and what you ate or did beforehand. This is how your personal heartburn triggers will gradually emerge. Then leave them out for a while to see if the symptoms get better. If successful, avoid these triggers if possible.
It is better to distribute several small meals throughout the day, which you can take in peace. In this way you avoid heartburn caused by oversized portions or due to stress. You should prepare your dishes rather low-fat and gently. Steamed, stewed, or stewed foods tend to cause fewer symptoms than seared or fried foods.
You can try home remedies for acute heartburn. A glass of warm milk, some natural yoghurt that you leave in your mouth for a few minutes before swallowing, and finely chewed almonds or nuts can help, for example. In addition, herbal teas made from chamomile, fennel, or liquorice root have a soothing effect on damaged gastric mucosa.
If, in addition to changing your diet to combat heartburn, you relax more often and avoid negative stress as much as possible, this is also often helpful. Do not lie down immediately after eating, rather take a short walk to avoid heartburn. If the symptoms persist despite everything, discuss this with your doctor. He can prescribe appropriate medication for you.
