A nice sunny day can be ruined when the scorching heat behind your chest catches your eye. Heartburn, correctly named, as a big party the night before can ruin a couple of parties in the coming weekend. Many take over the counter medications and get rid of heartburn and even thinking about it. This readily available solution not only prevents us from worrying about heartburn, it also prevents us from seeing where our health is leading us. If taking antacids is unavoidable, opting for home remedies and treating heartburn naturally will reduce the health effect. I prefer these readily available home remedies to cure heartburn over antacids as they are beneficial for health as well.

1. Asafoetida. Asafoetida is an Indian spice that is commonly used in cooking. Since Indian food is generally spicy, adding asafoetida to aid digestion says a lot about its effectiveness in reducing heartburn.

Take ¼ teaspoon of asafoetida in ¼ teaspoon clarified butter and fry. Take this mixture followed by a glass of warm water.

You can also apply this mixture on the navel.

2. Ajwain (carambola, ajowan or bishop’s herb). Roast some ajwain with black salt. Take that followed by a glass of warm water.

3. Baking soda (baking soda). Baking soda acts as a natural antacid that neutralizes the acid formed in the stomach.

Take 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water to relieve heartburn. Acid can be used to attack stomach acid in the following ways: Take a teaspoon of baking soda, a few drops of lemon juice, and a little black salt in a glass of water and drink it. This treatment should be used temporarily and no more than 3 teaspoons of baking soda should be consumed per day.

4. Ginger. Ginger is immensely helpful for digestion and also for treating acid reflux naturally. Crush ½ inch of ginger and add it to a glass of warm water. Soak it for 15 minutes to half an hour and drink it.

5. Aloe vera. The cooling effect of aloe vera juice not only soothes the stomach, it is also a natural cure for heartburn.

6. Banana. Banana is a natural antacid. People with severe acid reflux problems should eat a banana a day to keep heartburn at bay, as it also helps with constipation.

7. Foods high in folic acid. The more color you include in your fruits and vegetables, the more folic acid you will consume. Include beans, spinach, apples, etc. in your diet to reduce the chances of acid reflux. Also add fibrous foods to your diet so you don’t get constipated.

8. Drinking 4 to 5 glasses of water on an empty stomach helps reduce heartburn. You should also reduce your intake of tea and coffee for a while and limit yourself to drinking more water. Water therapy is the best natural way to treat acid reflux instead of opting for instant relief.

9. Apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar can also quickly relieve acid reflux. Just make sure you don’t increase your intake.

Keeping your body light and active is the most effective way to fight heartburn. Drinking enough water, reducing your intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods will speed up the healing of heartburn. Include fiber in your meal, balance an unhealthy meal by following up with healthier foods, cut down on smoking and drinking, and you’re ready for the next party. And if you still have heartburn, don’t lose heart, the best home remedies are up your sleeve!