Using Vinegar For Heartburn Remedy

Heartburn can cause extreme discomfort and therefore can affect your regular schedule. It would obviously be better to prevent heartburn rather than treat it. Heartburn can be effectively treated with the use of some edible products that can easily be found in most kitchens. Many organic – as well as extracts of organic compounds – have been proven effective in treating heartburn. Some important products that can help in the treatment of heartburn are apple cider vinegar, ginger, baking soda, licorice, aloe, and slippery elm. These edible products are either consumed raw or mixed with solutions to get the desired cure for heartburn.

How does vinegar cure heartburn?

Vinegar has been used for treating heartburn for many decades, and its natural properties are responsible for this effect. You can get the desired effect against heartburn only if you make use of the raw, organic-type vinegar. Apple cider vinegar has acetic acid content, but it seems to work wonders for treating heartburn, which we all know is caused by stomach acids backflowing into the esophagus. What is the explanation behind its efficacy?

Apparently, apple cider vinegar restores the acidity you may lose when on a non-acidic food diet. Small amounts can help restore the acid balance in your stomach and thus aid digestion. For those who find apple cider vinegar too unpalatable, they can substitute it with fresh apples. A few slices of apple after lunch or dinner may provide the same benefits. The best varieties for heartburn relief are either Granny Smith or Jonagold apples.

Vinegar is considered by many sufferers as a good remedy for relieving from heartburn and its symptoms, but it is not a perfect cure. There are patients who respond favorably to it, yet there are also those who do not feel any improvement in symptoms after drinking it. Try a small amount initially just to test what your body’s reaction to apple cider vinegar would be.

How to take apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has to be taken in very small amounts so as not to aggravate heartburn with its acetic acid and salt content, or harm your digestive and circulatory systems. You can take only about ½ or 1 teaspoon of vinegar. The best way is to drink 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar mixed with half a cup of water or apple juice. You can also create a cocktail: mix together 1 quart apple juice, 1 pint grape juice, and a half cup of apple cider vinegar. For the relief of heartburn, drink half a cup of this ‘cocktail’ after every meal.

Lacking clinical evidence:

Apple cider vinegar has been in use for treating heartburn for many years but its benefits are still debatable. There are no FDA-approved studies supporting its efficacy in fighting heartburn; nor is there evidence to the contrary. This may be a viable option if other medications have not worked, or you may even make use of some other natural products as ginger, licorice, aloe, and slippery elm. Chewing gum is also said to provide relief from heartburn, as gum can increase salivary secretions, which is essential to prevent the damage on the inner walls of the esophagus.

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