What can I do to relieve heartburn?

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Christmas festivities are coming and often go hand in hand with overindulgence, in the form of large servings of roast dinner, yummy pudding and alcohol consumption. That can result in heartburn, a condition which despite the terrifying sounding name, is usually relatively harmless.  It’s a burning sensation felt in the chest, behind the breastbone, which explains where the name comes from. But it’s actually down to stomach acid travelling back up the oesophagus, which is the tube that carries food down from your throat. Let’s discuss a few tips for preventing heartburn, or relieving the symptoms if you do get some during the holiday season. Are some people more vulnerable than others? Are there particular foods to avoid? What can I do to calm the symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?⁠ ⁠Why does Christmas boost our libido?⁠ ⁠Is Santa Claus red because of Coca Cola?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 25/2/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices