Is there anything to do to stop heartburn?

Food/medicine: Foods to avoid to decrease heartburn include alcohol, acidic foods and juices, such as orange juice, some people are sensitive to spicey foods, caffeine. Avoid smoking and antiinflammatory medications, such as Aspirin and ibuprofen. It is helped by omeprazole, ranitidine and other over the counter medication. If lasting 3 years, you should have an endoscopy by gastroenterology specialist.

Heartburn approaches: Elevate head of bed, avoid tight clothes that cinch the abdomen, avoid meals late at night, wait at least 3 hrs after a meal to lie down, eat smaller meals, maintain a healthy body weight, avoid smoking, avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, caffeine & carbonated beverages. Try acupuncture, hypnosis, ginger tea, relaxation exercises. See if specific foods are triggers such as chocolate, corn, fried foods,