Any Natural Alternative For Fast Relief

Q: Heartburn? Any natural alternative for fast relief?

A:Some changes in lifestyle before the remedies, please. If you smoke, stop. Do not drink alcohol. Lose weight if needed. Eat small meals. Wear loose-fitting clothes. Avoid lying down for 3 hours after a meal. Raise the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches by putting blocks of wood under the bedposts--just using extra pillows will not help. Here are some alternative remedies. Try any one of them depending on your preferences. 1,000 mg of orange peel extract every other day for 20 days. Look for a product standardized for a minimum of 98.5% (the highest purity) of d-limonene. Fennel Tea Apple Cider vinegar Natural apple cider vinegar: Take one or two teaspoons of natural apple cider vinegar and raw honey in a glass of distilled water before meals to prevent heartburn. This combination also promotes digestion and neutralizes any body toxins. In case the taste of vinegar is a problem, take natural apple cider vinegar tablets and wash them down with honey water.