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Home Remedy For A Sour Stomach

Chewing gum may prevent heartburn

October 03, 2008
Of all the home remedies for easing heartburn, one of the simplest may also be one of the best--try chewing gum. A group of researchers determined that patients who chew sugar-free gum for 30 minutes following a meal have lower acid levels than patients who do not chew gum. Experts say it works by stimulating saliva, which neutralizes acid and forces fluids back into the stomach. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tart Cherries and Cherry Juice
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

The Home Remedy: Drinking tart cherry juice or eating tart cherries helps reduce arthritis pain and... Read more »

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Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...Reflux Disease (GERD) is the abnormal backwashing of stomach contents and acid into the... Read more »

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Managing Stress to Control Blood Pressure
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...prolonged cortisol activity will lead to the release of stomach acids leading to lean tissue... Read more »

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B-Complex Vitamins: How its Positive Effects Control Blood Pressure
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...1. Thiamin (B1) - Maintains the normal; appetite, stomach acidity, nervous system and release... Read more »

Health Guide

Pregnancy: Morning Sickness
...afternoon.Avoid places that are hot.Avoid spicy foods.Eat salty potato chips to help settle your stomach. Avoid foods or smells that make you feel nauseas.Drink lemonade... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention
...taken with certain types of antibiotics.Zinc taken in large amounts (more than 200 mg/day) can cause stomach upset.Preventing TransmissionInfected people should take several steps to avoid... Read more »
Foot Pain: Prevention
...for kicking and exercise. The child's position should be changed frequently. Staying too long on the stomach can strain the feet. Children generally walk between 10 and 18 months. They should not... Read more »
Ear Infections: Home Remedies
Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »
Stress: Lifestyle Changes
...energy and time, trigger anger or anxiety, or precipitate a negative physical response (such as a sour stomach or headache).Also note positive experiences, such as those that are mentally or... Read more »

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