A friend and I were eating at an Italian restaurant. We had several dishes that were acidic, plus a few glasses of wine. After the meal my friend took out a long stalk of celery from her purse, and began eating it. She told me that she had been living on Tums since she was young, but had just recently tried celery. By the time she had finished the stalk of celery, the severe burning sensation in her throat and chest were gone.
She told me to eat the whole stalk of celery when you first experience heartburn, and then just a few small pieces during the day will continue the relief. I tried it myself, and it really does work. By the time you've finished the celery, your throat and chest feel clear and normal again.
The alkaline in the celery cuts the acid in your acid reflux, and gives relief without the tums or pills. Try it and let me know.
By Jen Rivet from Kent, WA
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I had suffered with heartburn for many years. I remembered my Grandmother telling me to take two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and chase it with water.
My poor husband has to deal with heartburn on a daily basis. Do any of you know of any natural treatments that can help?
