Heartburn is a painful, burning sensation, felt in the chest area. In fact, it is acid reflux – stomach acid creeping back up into esophagus. Esophagus does not have a protective lining like stomach therefore the creeping acid hurts and causes heartburn.

How do you feel:

# It could be a feel of burning behind the breastbone
# The heartburn may worsen when you eat, lie down, or bend over
# You may feel that stomach contents are coming back up into your throat
# There could be continued bitter taste in the mouth

Acid Reflux may be triggered by consumption of spicy food, fried food, chocolates, coffee or overeating. Vigorous physical activities after taking meals may also give rise to Acid reflux.

Common remedy for heart burns is Antacid which anybody can get over the counter (OTC). It is fast acting, therefore everybody trusts antacids.

There is still an easier way. Go to your kitchen and pickup a medium sized potato. Take out the juice and add equal amount of water. Drink it on empty stomach – first thing in the morning. Are you surprised? Well potatoes are alkalizing food therefore it will neutralize the effect of the acid in the stomach.