Q. One “old wives’ tale” remedy for heartburn is sauerkraut juice. I think homemade works the best. Are there other natural remedies for heartburn?
A. Homemade sauerkraut juice contains probiotic organisms. Studies suggest that such good bacteria may help ease symptoms of digestive distress (Gut Microbes, Nov-Dec, 2010).
There are quite a few other natural remedies for heartburn, ranging from persimmon tea to ginger, mustard, vinegar or hot peppers. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) can often be helpful.
For more information on treating heartburn naturally along with the pros and cons of drugs used for reflux, we are sending you our Guide to Digestive Disorders.
Try Changing to a Low-Carb Diet
One approach that is not usually suggested can work surprisingly well: Change the diet to reduce the amount of carbohydrates you eat, especially simple carbs like bread, pasta, pizza or rice. Of course, cakes, candy and cookies also contain simple carbs, mostly sugar, and can aggravate digestive difficulties. While weight loss can reduce the need for drugs to control heartburn symptoms (Diseases of the Esophagus, online Dec. 17, 2014), the relief from heartburn kicks in early, even before significant weight loss has occurred (Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Aug. 2006).
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