Heartburn can be caused by different factors, so certain remedies may treat one cause while other remedies may treat another. It is best to try different methods, as one may work for some people but not for others. One of the most well known and effective tricks is apple cider vinegar. Since vinegar is a base, it neutralizes acid, eliminating the burn. It has also been known to contract the sphincter, keeping acid from seeping through.
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[/caption]If heartburn is mild, drinking water may be enough to help. Some doctors suggest eating licorice, while drinking Chamomile tea helps irritation, and Aloe Vera juice heals the damage done by acid burn.
It is important to know which home cures do what they claim, and which only seem to work in the short term. It was long thought that milk cured heartburn, but doctors are now recanting that theory.