“According to the American College of Gastroenterology, over 60 million Americans experience acid reflux at least once a month. Some studies suggest over 15 million have it daily.” Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the food pipe, which can cause major discomfort.
@Dr_oz shares a heartburn relief hack that is hiding in your kitchen! All you need is some baking soda and a glass of water. Take a half teaspoon of baking soda and add it to a glass of water, making sure to mix it until it completely dissolves. Then, sip the drink slowly. The key is to sip it slowly instead of gulping down the whole thing all in one sip. By doing this, you will notice temporary heartburn relief.
Dr. Oz mentions that you should only try out this hack temporarily since ingesting too much baking soda may cause acid reflux and make your heartburn even worse than before. While many people only use baking soda as a rising agent for baking, Dr. Oz explains that baking soda contains the ingredient sodium bicarbonate, which also happens to be the main ingredient in most over-the-counter anti-acids. Sodium bicarbonate can neutralize any acid in your stomach, proving quick but temporary heartburn relief.
As always, check with your doctor before trying any TikTok hacks. If your heartburn persists, make sure to go see your doctor to figure out a more permanent solution that works for you!
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