Managing Heartburn:

Heartburn (pyrosis) is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus just below the breastbone,caused by regurgitation of gastric acid.The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck,throat or angle of the jaw.

What you should avoid:

a) Avoid acidic,high-fat and spicy foods.

b) Alcohol,including wine

c) Citrus foods (oranges,lemons etc.)

d) Tomatoes and tomato sauce

e) Coffee and colas

f) Chilli powder and other spices

g) Raw garlic and raw onion

h) Mint and chocolate

i) Oregano

j) Pizza,burger,deep fried foods,sweets,cheese

Eating Habits:

a) Avoid large meals and try to eat more smaller meals throughout the day.

b) Avoid bedtime snacks

c) Eat early in the morning

d) Lie down only after 2 to 3 hours of your meal intake

e) Eat your main (larger) meal at noon and lighter meal at night

f) Whenever possible,eat in a relaxed manner and in stress-free surroundings.

Safe Foods:

a) Non-citrus fruits

b) Most vegetables and salads,except onions and garlic

c) Most grains and cereals

d) Low-fat cheese and butter

e) Lean meat,fish and white of an egg

Exercise:

Exercise to reduce your weight.An obese person is more prone to heartburn.

Avoid bending down exercises as gravity increases heartburn

Yoga is useful.