Heartburn: Hints on Dealing

Have you ever wondered what causes heartburn and why the symptoms of heartburn seem to appear so quickly?

Well, you are not alone for approximately 20 million people suffer from heartburn. More information on this statistic in a moment, but let's discover just what exactly happens to you to create symptoms of heartburn.

The stomach is shaped like the letter J.

Once you learn the mechanics of your body, you have a better idea how to avoid the symptoms of heartburn.

Down the Hatch 101 is about to begin. Learn how you have become one of the astounding 20 million people who suffer heartburn from overeating.

• The Esophagus entering at the top and Pyloric sphincter emptying into the small intestine or Duodenum at the bottom.
• When you swallow, it takes just a few seconds for the mouthful of food to travel down the Esophagus and into the stomach.
• That "big meal" becomes mixed with Hydrochloric Acid and churns around in your stomach.
• Some people just naturally produce more Hydrochloric Acid than others and this can also escape into the Esophagus and burn.
• It puts pressure on the sphincter (valve) separating the stomach and the Esophagus causing acid to splash through and burn the Esophagus.
• That "big meal" takes time to be processed before it can be released from the stomach into the small intestine. Each time it splashes around more acid slips through to the Esophagus.

Now let's get to the meat of the matter.

When did you cause heart burn to invade your life and make your miserable?

I want you to remember the most incredibly delicious, overindulging, holiday/celebration/big game meal you've had recently when your heartburn was unbearable ... I bet you can.

Now let's just imagine what you could have done differently to avoid the symptoms of heartburn and instead ignite heartburn cures!

7 Igniting Heartburn Cures to End Your Symptoms of Heartburn For Good

1. Slow down your eating.
   Most people don't even pay attention to how fast or how much they are eating. That's why so many people overeat. It takes approximately 20 minutes for the brain to understand the stomach is full.
2. Eat smaller portions.
   It's so easy to be unaware of what you are putting down your throat into your stomach until it's too late.
3. Chew your food thoroughly.
   We'll talk more about this critical point in another article but it is wise to follow the old adage chew 32 times before swallowing.
4. Drink water before the meal and during the meal.
   This is so important because you fill up faster and end up eating less food and staying fuller for a longer period of time.
5. Refrain from drinking caffeine drinks or carbonated beverages during the meal.
   Caffeine products, including chocolate, can cause you problems.
6. After your meal go for a leisure walk.
   A mild activity after eating is best and walking is by far one of the easiest and most effective.
7. Do not lay down after eating.
   This is so important because over time and with many large meals, the sphincter stretches and relaxes allowing acid to escape whenever you recline or lie down ... creating more "heartburn."

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