Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Ever felt a burning sensation in your chest after a meal? It is colloquially known as heartburn, a common and unpleasant feeling. Heartburn happens because our stomach acids go up into our chest, giving rise to a sour taste as well. This burning sensation is worsened by lying down.

How can we deal with heartburn at home? There are some simple solutions we can try. Sometimes, just standing straight and drinking a lot of water relieves it. If not, we can try herbal tea, especially chamomile. This can soothe the burning sensation.

Another home remedy is pineapple juice. A glass of juice can help control the stomach acid level, reducing the pain in the chest. Fruits like apples, bananas or grapes are also helpful. An apple...