Baking Soda: The All Natural Heartburn Remedy for Instant Relief

Baking Soda: The All Natural Heartburn Remedy for Instant Relief

Can simple baking soda  in a glass of water soothe your heartburn or acid reflux? Yes, it can. If you suffer from Acid Reflux or heartburn, rather than taking a toxic antacid tablet, which can contain GMO and other dangerous ingredients, try this simple and effective remedy.

Baking soda acts as an alkalizing and pH balancing agent inside the body. If the body is overly acidic, baking soda can help put it back into an acid/alkaline balance.

For most people, heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion are due to a lack of stomach acid (HCl), not too much. If you are not producing enough stomach acid, the food will churn longer and remain in the stomach for hours.When the food does not keep moving on through the GI tract, it sits in the stomach and ferments. This causes a level of discomfort that feels like reflux.

Baking soda helps to neutralize the stomach acids and prevent acid reflux. It also helps with heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach.  It works by lowering acidity level, thus reducing the possibility of stomach contents moving back into the esophagus. This in turn reduces the burning sensation in the throat and chest associated with this condition.


Method

Take a tablespoon of baking soda and mix it in a 1/2 cup of water

Stir it well and drink it for faster relief

Drink this whenever you suffer from acid reflux but make sure to consult doctor if you’re suffering from continuous acid reflux problem. This will give only temporary relief from the acid reflux.

This remedy has been such a great relief for me. It is natural and more effective than antacids.


Resources:
http://www.life123.com/health/ailments/heartburn/baking-soda-for-heartburn.shtml
http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsotchomeremedies/f/bakingsodaandheartburn.htm