How to Stop Occasional Heartburn*

Start by talking to your health-care provider, but these are some lifestyle tips to help manage occasional heartburn.*

  • Slow down when you eat, to give your hunger and satiety cues time to catch up. This can prevent you from eating too much and also give your naturally present digestive enzymes time to do their work.
  • Keep a journal of the foods that trigger occasional heartburn for you. While we typically think of greasy, spicy or treat foods as the culprit, even healthy foods can lead to heartburn for certain individuals.
  • Eat whole, unprocessed foods and avoid any “trigger” foods. For some, this can include sugary, spicy or overly rich foods.
  • Opt for smaller meals more often, to give your body more time to digest your food.
  • Find ways to deal with your everyday stress, as this can also impact your digestion.
  • Stay hydrated. Water is important for healthy digestion!
  • Focus on getting to the root cause — not simply neutralizing acid. Your body needs stomach acid for proper digestion and a balanced microbiome.
  • Consider choosing natural solutions for occasional heartburn, such as betaine HCl, DGL (a form of licorice), products made with alginate, etc.*