Unfortunately, some remedies can actually do more harm than good. Knowing which ones have hope of working and which ones should be walked away from can save you a lot of wasted time and “heartache.” Check out these 7 common home remedies and whether you should try them or not.
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1. Peppermint. Some recommend using peppermint tea an hour before eating to help “reduce the feeling of fullness and aid in digestion.” Unfortunately, these proponents forget that the peppermint that shows promise is part of a proprietary herbal product called Iberogast that contains 8 other herbs. Scientists are uncertain which of the herbs is responsible for its success, or if you must have all of them working together. WebMD states that peppermint oil is known for making heartburn worse, though, so those who suffer from acid reflux, GERD or heartburn should avoid taking it.
1. Peppermint. Some recommend using peppermint tea an hour before eating to help “reduce the feeling of fullness and aid in digestion.” Unfortunately, these proponents forget that the peppermint that shows promise is part of a proprietary herbal product called Iberogast that contains 8 other herbs. Scientists are uncertain which of the herbs is responsible for its success, or if you must have all of them working together. WebMD states that peppermint oil is known for making heartburn worse, though, so those who suffer from acid reflux, GERD or heartburn should avoid taking it.
2. Lemon juice. Avoiding lemon juice would seem like common sense to heartburn sufferers. WebMD gives a common list of foods to avoid, among which are citrus fruits. The argument for lemon juice is that your heartburn is caused by a lack of stomach acid, so by increasing the acid in your stomach through a highly acidic substance like lemon juice, your stomach won’t have to work as hard to create its own. No research has been done to show if this is effective, but doctors know that citrus juice tends to make heartburn worse.
3. Pineapple Juice. Drinking 4 ounces of pineapple juice after a meal is recommended to help your stomach digest its food. Pineapple juice contains bromelain, a substance that aids in digestion. Unfortunately, Medical News Today points out that you can’t get enough bromelain from eating or drinking pineapple or pineapple juice to make a difference in your digestive ability. What doctors do know is that pineapple juice is highly acidic and can increase people’s problems with heartburn.
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