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The/Thirty: 9 Doctor-Approved Home Remedies for Heartburn That Work Wonders

I was interviewed by The/Thirty for this article about home remedies for heartburn:

“Normally, when a person eats or drinks, food and beverage flow down, and the lower part of the esophagus relaxes to allow the passage of the food and beverage into the stomach, then closes back,” explains Maya Feller a registered dietitian nutritionist.

“Heartburn happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) becomes weakened or relaxed without the presence of food or beverage passing. When this happens, the contents of the stomach can flow back into the esophagus, resulting in the burning sensation along with other symptoms,” Feller tells Byrdie.

Read the full article on The/Thirty, 9 Doctor-Approved Home Remedies for Heartburn That Work Wonders

 

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