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Easing Heartburn Without Antacids

Taking a lot of antacids? Medical experts say there are ways to ease heartburn without resorting to over-the-counter remedies.

Dr. Don Bradley, vice president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, recommends these common-sense steps:

• Slow down. Eating any food quickly can cause an upset stomach. Cut down on caffeine. It makes your stomach produce more acid.
• Watch out for high-acid foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes.
• Stay upright after eating.
• Chew your food well. Saliva contains bicarbonate which helps neutralize stomach acid.
• Eat three meals a day so acid in your stomach doesn't build up.
• Don't eat huge meals. They can displace stomach acid into the esophagus.

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