papa_de_q asked:


What are some some mostly surefire and effective herbal cures for heartburn and indigestion. I am not interested in merely managing it .. but “fixing” it if I can.

Be sure to include a disclaimer in you answer stating that you are not offering unlicensed medical advice. I too, will admit that I realize that your “hearsay” does not promote constitute or claim a cure. The FDA and the medical establishment is understanably paranoid about herbs that might really work.

wickedt1105 asked:


I’m only 16 years on but I get frequent heartburn. I can usually get it from drinking things like pop or cool-aid or by eating things like pizza or cheeseburgers. What should I do? Is there anyway to stop or prevent the heartburn?

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I have acid reflux. I used to take Prevacid for it, but it doesn’t work anymore. But I still have heartburn. What can I do to get rid of it?
I can do all but the caffiene. I am a bear in the morning. I need it just to process simple functions.
Um. EVERYTHING, or just about everything, gives me heartburn.

Michael Sheridan asked:


Believe it or not heartburn, also called acid reflux, is caused by hydrochloric acid backing up into your esophagus or gullet. If you remember that stuff from your schooldays you’ll understand why it results in a really painful burning sensation in the middle of your chest.

It works like this; at the base of your esophagus, which is the tube your food goes down, there is a circular muscle called a sphincter. Its job is to open up for food to enter the stomach, but then close tightly again to prevent it from coming back up. If it fails to function properly, digestive acids can seep into the esophagus causing discomfort and, sometimes, severe pain.

No-one really knows what causes the sphincter to malfunction in this way. However, there are many things in your diet and lifestyle that can contribute to the problem, causing chronic heartburn issues. The good news is that because diet and lifestyle are involved, modifications to both can bring relief from heartburn symptoms.

Lifestyle Causes of Heartburn

You may be surprised to learn that a major cause of heartburn is smoking. The chemicals found in cigarette smoke are known to weaken the sphincter, making it easier for acids to pass through. If you smoke and you also suffer from heartburn, now is the time to stop.

Another contributing factor to heartburn can be eating large meals. If you suffer from regular or chronic heartburn, try eating less food more frequently to alleviate that full feeling in your stomach. It is often after meals that heartburn will strike, particularly when you lean forward or engage in some other activity that involves stooping.

Wearing tight fitting clothing, especially around the waist, is also not a good idea for known sufferers of heartburn. If you are affected, try wearing looser fitting clothing and see if you notice an improvement.

Another problem for many people, especially those who work long hours, is eating substantial meals shortly before bedtime. This can cause problems while you are sleeping. Whenever possible, try to eat your last meal of the day at least three hours before retiring and take a walk around the block afterwards to help digestion. If you still find you are waking up with heartburn pain, you can raise the head of your bed around 15 centimeters, so that you are not lying completely flat while you sleep. There are also pillows available which raise your head and shoulders and thus help to prevent the back-flow of acid.

Even if these lifestyle changes do seem to help relieve the heartburn you experience, it is also important to consider dietary changes.

Dietary Causes of Heartburn

Fatty and fried foods, caffeine, chocolate and alcohol are all known to be contributing causes of recurring heartburn, mainly because they can cause the esophageal sphincter muscle to relax. Other foods to eliminate until you are certain of the cause are citrus fruits and juices, including tomato products.

If avoiding these foods and beverages don’t help, try keeping a diary of the food you eat on a daily basis to see if you can pinpoint eating which specific food is invariably followed by heartburn.

While recurrent heartburn is rarely serious on its own, it can lead to much more serious conditions such as ulcers and it can be very difficult to cope with the constant pain. You should also be aware at there are times when it may be symptomatic of something else. This is especialy true if you get attacks some time after having eaten or that are associated with being in an upright positon, whether sitting or standing.

In many cases, however, by identifying the cause of your heartburn, you can avoid those things in your diet or lifestyle that are contributing to your pain and discomfort.

NLTluver14 asked:

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ksizzle909 asked:

This is a slideshow of JJ from NLT. The song playing is called Heartburn by NLT. I got to meet him and the rest of NLT in January and they were extremely nice! I asked JJ to marry me and he said yes! We got autographs on our shirts, (while on!) and pictures with them, Jupiter Rising, and Jiggy. I also got to hug Travis! It was by far, the best day ever. Please comment on this video! I hope you like it!

Chuck Hoskins asked:


If you feel a burning sensation in your chest mixed with the uncomfortable feeling of acid reflux, you have joined the club of those who are dealing with the unfortunate problem of heartburn. Of course, no one wants to “deal” with heartburn, they want it to stop and with good reason. Heartburn is an incredibly uncomfortable condition to have to suffer through and any reprieve one can find would be well received. Of course, this yields the obvious question in regards to what type of heartburn cures are out there. Well, there are quite a number of them, but the type of cure that you seek will need to be based upon the severity of the heartburn as well as your own personal needs and wants.

Over The Counter Heartburn Cures

One thing that should be noted here is that over the counter (OTC) treatments for heartburn are not so much heartburn cures as they are heartburn relief. That is, OTC products such as Zantac, etc will aid in reducing the discomfort of heartburn, but if one has serious underlying gastrointestinal problems OTC medicine will not do the proverbial trick.

That said, OTC medicine is relatively inexpensive and easy to acquire. That is, there is no need for a prescription and many drug stores and convenience stores are open 24 hrs a day. This way if a person suffers a bout of heartburn at 3AM, the person can purchase an OTC relief aid immediately as opposed to waiting for a doctor’s appointment and a prescription as well as having the prescription filled.

Prescription Medicine Heartburn Cures

If the condition that is causing the heartburn is severe, then there will be a need for prescription heartburn cures that can alleviate the serious problems and symptoms that may result from the condition. What needs to be understood here is that this is not a situation where one can select any particular prescription medication as different prescriptions will be based upon different underlying conditions. For example, Ranitidine HCL will be used when the underlying condition is ulcers; Aciphex will be used when the underlying condition is severe heartburn; Nexium will be used when the underlying condition is GERD; and so on.

As one can see, heartburn is a condition that is not a condition that is incurable as there are a number of remedies that fall within the categories of over the counter or prescription medicine. As such, one can find a specific remedy for the precise problem of heartburn.

HowdiniGuru asked:

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Sara asked:


Hiya. I’m due to give birth in six weeks, and i’ve just started to get heartburn quite badly. Is there honestly anything i can take for it that wont put the baby at risk? And also, whats the best way to ease braxton hicks? They came on a few days ago and don’t seem to be going anywhere fast! xx

ShadowDragon28 asked:

Along with a touch of burning in general.