Milk can be helpful for immediate heartburn relief but heartburn is likely to rebound. There are more effective natural heartburn remedies or OTC heartburn remedies than milk. The fat, calcium, and protein in milk can cause stomach acids to increase and the LES to weaken leading to acid reflux and more heartburn.
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, the tube running from the mouth to the stomach.
What is heartburn? Heartburn is a burning pain behind the breastbone. It is caused when stomach acid refluxes through the LES and irritates the esophagus.
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can cause heartburn, acid reflux and GERD when the small intestine overgrows with unhealthy bacteria. Find out how to treat and prevent SIBO.
Helicobacter pylori is found in over 50% of the world’s population. How does it contribute to heartburn, how it can be prevented, and how is it treated?
Exercise improves digestion, reduces stress, and lowers weight. All of which can help in reducing the frequency of heartburn. Some exercises, however, can trigger heartburn.
Is salt the cause of your heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD? Some think there’s a connection between salt intake and heartburn. See what the studies conclude.
Cold brew coffee is the best way to reduce the chance of heartburn when drinking caffeinated coffee. If you can’t give up coffee, consider cold brew coffee.
