Hi I think the above discussion has explained us what is heart burn. Now to get rid of these heart burns here are a few tips: - Skip the aerated drinks as well as the caffeine. Opt for herbal tea instead. - Skip smoking and drinking as it will increase heart burns. - Include fruits like banana, watermelon and cucumber in your daily diet. - Drink a glass of cold milk - everyday early in the morning empty stomach. - Boil some mint leaves in water and have a glass of this after meals. - Have your last meal at least two hours before you go to bed. - Have small but regular meals. - Try to avoid spicy food, pickles, spicy chutneys, vinegar, etc. - Sucking on a piece of clove is another effective. - Jaggery, lemon, banana, almonds and yogurt are all known to give you instant relief. - Try chewing gum. The saliva generated helps move food through the esophagus, easing symptoms of heartburn. - Ginger aids in digestion. Either buy powdered ginger in capsule forms or add the herb to your recipes. - A simple preparation of lemon water with sugar can be sipped on an hour before lunch to reduce uneasiness. - Have vegetables like drumsticks, beans, pumpkin, cabbage, carrot and spring onions. - Homeopathic remedies are quite effective in curing cases of Heart burns. These are a few TIPS that surely will help...... Dr. Harsh Rai MD (Homeopathy) UK For more help visit- www.drharshrai.com