India, Aug. 1 -- A painful, burning feeling or discomfort in the middle of your chest, possibly involving the neck and throat, that may worsen when lying down, is known as heartburn. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is caused by stomach acid rising into your oesophagus (reflux), which runs through your chest, close to your heart.

While people often resort to medications to cure themselves of heartburn, did you know there are a few natural heartburn remedies, too, that you can practice at home? In a post shared on July 30, Dr Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist based in the US, shared 7 natural heartburn remedies. He also backed the tips with science by citing studies. Let's find out:

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