Does baking powder/soda mixed with water work for heartburn?!
If so how much should I use!? Milk isn't working and I've no Rennies or any other antacids in the house and I'm in quite a lot of discomfort :( If anyone has any other home remedies for heartburn that actually work, they would be very much appreciated!. Thank you all in advance!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Use baking SODA (sodium bicarbonate) - I don't know if baking powder has the same effect since the chemical composition may be different (!?)!. Sodium bicarbonate is a base which will neutralize the acid released by the stomach!. Just follow the directions on the box although I do it my way: that is, swallowing about 1/2 tablespoon of soda and chasing it with water!. Mmmmmm!.!.!.I just love the impending burp! (lol!.!.!.)
It helps tremendously to sit up!. If you must lay down, prop yourself up in a 45 degree angle!. That prevents the acid from traveling up your esophagus which is the source of the pain!.
Of course it is recommended NOT to over-use sodium bicarbonate because too much will change your body chemistry too much (you don't want to offset your body's acid/base balance)!. also, be careful using baking soda when you have over-stuffed yourself!. You WILL burp, so you've gotta have enough space inside for this pleasant explosion - lol!.!.!.
Not sure of other rememdies!.!.!.good luck, my friend!
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Note: vinegar is an acid too!. I don't know if you'd want to add MORE acid - !?!?
Pepcid does wonders if you don't mind over-the-counter remedies!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It helps tremendously to sit up!. If you must lay down, prop yourself up in a 45 degree angle!. That prevents the acid from traveling up your esophagus which is the source of the pain!.
Of course it is recommended NOT to over-use sodium bicarbonate because too much will change your body chemistry too much (you don't want to offset your body's acid/base balance)!. also, be careful using baking soda when you have over-stuffed yourself!. You WILL burp, so you've gotta have enough space inside for this pleasant explosion - lol!.!.!.
Not sure of other rememdies!.!.!.good luck, my friend!
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Note: vinegar is an acid too!. I don't know if you'd want to add MORE acid - !?!?
Pepcid does wonders if you don't mind over-the-counter remedies!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can use baking soda as an antacid!. If you are using Arm & Hammer I know for sure that it says on the box how much to use!. I believe it is 1/2 teaspoon in water but not 100% on that!. Just don't use too much!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Mix a half teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water, and it sure does work well to neutralize stomach acid!. Be ready for a huge belch!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Teaspoon of vinegar is even better!. It got rid of my acid reflux problem!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's the same thing as Alka SeltzerWww@FoodAQ@Com
try a mint tea or any peppermint this works,Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes i teaspoon in warm water!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.do not use more than 2 or 3 times in 24 hoursWww@FoodAQ@Com
