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What Causes Heartburn?" "Esophagitis" or an inflamed esophagus is the result of acidic stomach gases frequently assaulting your esophagus. Left untreated "Esophagitis" can develop into erosions in your esophagus making it difficult and painful to swallow.

The other condition that is linked to heartburn is damage to the delicate cells of your esophagus.This damage can be caused by very hot beverages, extremely hot spices, poisons, breathing toxic vapors, or food that hasn't been chewed up properly,

Surprising I know!...and the most common cause is harsh and crunchy foods that have not been completely chewed. The unchewed pieces of food will actually damage the delicate cells of your esophagus when you swallow.This damage is usually in the form of tiny cuts or scratches, and when acid comes in contact with them...you will hurt!

When you drink orange juice or tomato juice the acidic beverage comes in direct contact with the damage in your esophagus, and the result is pain! Oh! before I forget. If you do experience chest pains, don't drink apple cider vinegar, because it is very acidic and will cause you extreme pain almost immediately. If this ever happens to you, drink some water and it will wash the acid away from the esophageal sores and your pain will stop!

Even when you burp or experience silent reflux, the refluxed gases will cause pain when they come in contact with any damage in your esophagus. Why? Because the stomach gases are acidic!

Many cases of heartburn can be prevented before they begin. Coffee and alcoholic beverages can trigger heartburn pain. High-fat foods and strong spices also can cause indigestion. Avoid citrus fruits, onions, garlic and tomatoes. Some foods that contain probiotics, such as yogurt, can aid in heartburn relief if consumed daily. Remember that everyone is different; certain foods may aggravate some people but not others. Keep a diary of what you eat and drink every day and be aware of how you feel. Eventually, you will figure out what foods and/or beverages cause heartburn and you can remove them from your diet.

In this article, you will learn 6 simple secrets that will help you begin the home treatment for curing acid reflux. Say good bye to your antacids, because today could be the last day you use them!

6 Secrets about a Remedy for Reflux

1. Antacids will eventually wear out! Have you noticed your antacids not working quite as good? The truth is that antacids work by neutralizing the refluxed acid. Unfortunately, that is only a symptom of GERD. Natural remedies work by curing the cause of reflux which is a weak lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The LES is the muscle flap that sits on top of the stomach. By strengthening the LES, you can permanently cure heartburn.

2. Many of the things that we eat or ingest can damage the LES. It is important to allow your LES to heal by avoiding a few things. You should avoid hard and crunchy foods for a few days, avoid caffeine and also avoid smoking. If you like spicy food, you should also avoid this too! This will give your sphincter time to heal!

3. Drinking plenty of water after every meal and snack can create a tight seal for the LES and the stomach opening. You should be drinking at least 10 cups of water a day.

4. Honey is one of the oldest natural remedies around. And research shows that honey can actually help tissue regenerate quicker. You should suck on 3 teaspoons of honey daily to help the LES heal more quickly.

5. Try apple cider vinegar. We all know one elderly person who religiously takes swigs of apple cider vinegar. It has been shown that taking a swig of apple cider vinegar will add acid to the stomach to aid with digestion. This could greatly diminish the chance of reflux.

6. Finally, many fruits we eat can also naturally help cure acid reflux. For instance, my dad has been carrying around a red apple (or slices) everyday for almost 30 years. Try nibbling on a red apple next time you have a reflux attack.