Persistent Heartburn: Get Relief Now!
by Matthew Keegan
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If you regularly suffer from heartburn, you know that there is not much
worse in life than the pain of an acute attack. Perhaps you have paid your
druggist a visit in search of help or you have seen your doctor, yet you
still suffer intermittent attacks. What more can you do to get relief?
Overhaul your diet! You may not need to make extreme changes in what you
eat, but you must be attentive to which types of foods can trigger an
attack. The following list underscores which foods may trigger an
attack:
Beverages: Beer, colas, and nonalcoholic wines are some causes
of heartburn.
Dairy: Yogurt, frozen yogurt, milk, certain types of cheeses,
and cottage cheese.
Fats and Oils: Ketchup, especially spicy ketchup.
Fruit: Many berries can cause problems including blueberries,
cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Other triggers include: orange
juice, peaches, grapes, and apple juice/cider. For orange juice lovers you
can still drink your favorite beverage, but select low-acid orange juice
when visiting your grocer.
Grains: Garlic bread, granola cereal, and many types of muffins
may cause an attack.
Meat: Beef, fish, tuna, ham, hot dogs, egg, and chicken salad
can cause heartburn. For some folks chicken by itself is just fine, but
added ingredients such as mayonnaise can cause heartburn.
Sweets and Desserts: Low fat cookies. You may save on calories
when eating low fat cookies, but the artificial ingredients contained
within them can set off heartburn.
Vegetables: The big triggers in this category are onions, leeks,
garlic, scallions, and sauerkraut.
Besides avoiding certain types of foods, there are medications that can
stop heartburn including Nexium and Prevacid. Alternatively, some
heartburn sufferers have found relief through natural remedies such as
Acidgone.
By drinking plenty of water throughout the day, some heartburn
sufferers have found relief. In addition, avoid excessive use of
caffeinated products, alcohol, and nicotine. Finally, by selecting smaller
food portions and eating less you can thwart future attacks.
You don’t need to be held hostage by heartburn; see your doctor if
attacks persist as it could be a sign of some other problem.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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