Comments on: Does baking powder/soda mixed with water work for heartburn? http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn Heartburn and Acid Reflux Information & Product Reviews Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:44:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: jas_nel2001@yahoo.com http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn/comment-page-1#comment-103 jas_nel2001@yahoo.com Sun, 24 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn#comment-103 Use baking SODA (sodium bicarbonate) - I don't know if baking powder has the same effect since the chemical composition may be different (?). Sodium bicarbonate is a base which will neutralize the acid released by the stomach. Just follow the directions on the box although I do it my way: that is, swallowing about 1/2 tablespoon of soda and chasing it with water. Mmmmmm...I just love the impending burp! (lol...) It helps tremendously to sit up. If you must lay down, prop yourself up in a 45 degree angle. That prevents the acid from traveling up your esophagus which is the source of the pain. Of course it is recommended NOT to over-use sodium bicarbonate because too much will change your body chemistry too much (you don't want to offset your body's acid/base balance). Also, be careful using baking soda when you have over-stuffed yourself. You WILL burp, so you've gotta have enough space inside for this pleasant explosion - lol... Not sure of other rememdies...good luck, my friend! _______________ Note: vinegar is an acid too. I don't know if you'd want to add MORE acid - ?? Pepcid does wonders if you don't mind over-the-counter remedies... Use baking SODA (sodium bicarbonate) – I don't know if baking powder has the same effect since the chemical composition may be different (?). Sodium bicarbonate is a base which will neutralize the acid released by the stomach. Just follow the directions on the box although I do it my way: that is, swallowing about 1/2 tablespoon of soda and chasing it with water. Mmmmmm…I just love the impending burp! (lol…)

It helps tremendously to sit up. If you must lay down, prop yourself up in a 45 degree angle. That prevents the acid from traveling up your esophagus which is the source of the pain.

Of course it is recommended NOT to over-use sodium bicarbonate because too much will change your body chemistry too much (you don't want to offset your body's acid/base balance). Also, be careful using baking soda when you have over-stuffed yourself. You WILL burp, so you've gotta have enough space inside for this pleasant explosion – lol…

Not sure of other rememdies…good luck, my friend!

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Note: vinegar is an acid too. I don't know if you'd want to add MORE acid – ??

Pepcid does wonders if you don't mind over-the-counter remedies…

]]> By: Bomber1961 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn/comment-page-1#comment-104 Bomber1961 Sun, 24 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn#comment-104 try a mint tea or any peppermint this works, try a mint tea or any peppermint this works,

]]> By: Rinky Dink http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn/comment-page-1#comment-105 Rinky Dink Sun, 24 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn#comment-105 yes i teaspoon in warm water...............do not use more than 2 or 3 times in 24 hours yes i teaspoon in warm water……………do not use more than 2 or 3 times in 24 hours

]]> By: John D http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn/comment-page-1#comment-106 John D Sun, 24 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn#comment-106 Teaspoon of vinegar is even better. It got rid of my acid reflux problem. Teaspoon of vinegar is even better. It got rid of my acid reflux problem.

]]> By: seamunkys01 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn/comment-page-1#comment-107 seamunkys01 Sun, 24 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn#comment-107 You can use baking soda as an antacid. If you are using Arm & Hammer I know for sure that it says on the box how much to use. I believe it is 1/2 teaspoon in water but not 100% on that. Just don't use too much. You can use baking soda as an antacid. If you are using Arm & Hammer I know for sure that it says on the box how much to use. I believe it is 1/2 teaspoon in water but not 100% on that. Just don't use too much.

]]> By: Johnlong http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn/comment-page-1#comment-108 Johnlong Sun, 24 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn#comment-108 It's the same thing as Alka Seltzer It's the same thing as Alka Seltzer

]]> By: Terry O http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn/comment-page-1#comment-109 Terry O Sun, 24 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://heartburn-acidreflux.com/qa/does-baking-powdersoda-mixed-with-water-work-for-heartburn#comment-109 Mix a half teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water, and it sure does work well to neutralize stomach acid. Be ready for a huge belch! Mix a half teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water, and it sure does work well to neutralize stomach acid. Be ready for a huge belch!

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