Heart burn is normally caused by poor eating habits. Either eating too fast or eating the wrong kind of foods may be the leading cause of this condition. Not getting enough physical exercise could also be the reason for this condition.

When you suffer with heartburn you feel an increase in the amount of pressure on the heart and this pain moves to the breast region and also causes a slight discomfort while breathing. Eating spicy foods, too many tomatoes, chocolates and alcohol are the main foods that cause the uneasiness.

There are a few remedies that you can avail of at home in order to prevent this condition from harming you. Firstly you must remember to keep your dinner light. Eat a smaller portion at night because you tend to store most of the food from this meal due to lack of exercise after the meal. You must eat a light snack before dinner in order to avoid being hungry through the night. Make sure that dinner is non spicy, non greasy and low on fats. A light soup, salad or sandwich is excellent dinner options. Carbohydrate and starch based foods are best left for lunch.

Maintain your posture when you are eating your meals. Most people tend to eat in front of the television. This leads to eating on the couch and not maintaining the right posture. In order to prevent this you must eat upright and prevent slouching when you eat. The latter will be the cause for uneasiness after the meal.

Avoid fizzy drinks as they increase the amount of gas in the body and thereby increase the chances of acidity. The best drink to quench your thirst is water. It has zero calories and it is beneficial to your body. It also ensures that all waste matter is eliminated from the body and that there are no toxins in the body.

You must drink a cup of peppermint or green tea daily. The anti oxidants in these teas help to get rid of the excess gas in the body and also get rid of the toxins in the body naturally. These teas are low on caffeine so you may have a cup or two during the day.