Alternative Heartburn remedy

This article is based from my website of the same topic "Massage remedy for Heartburn" found at Massage Cure Secrets

Heartburn is probably one of the most troubling problems afflicting people. And we know it could ruin your supposed to be beautiful day. Worst when you are in a party when it attacked and you have nothing at hand, like, a heartburn medicine, you feel helpless and have to endure the ordeal until you got home.

But, we all know that taking antacids has some adverse effects to the health of some; thus an alternative remedy can be tried first before any drugs. Common side effects may include, flatulence and stomach cramps.

My friend, I experienced the same and thanks for the massage skill the Lord gave me; I was able to develop steps to immediately remedy the problem and it sure always work for me. And because I always believe that if it works to one it may also work to the other. I am therefore obliged to share it to you if you’re interested.

Heartburn Remedy Steps:

1. Locate the tip of the xiphoid process

2. Press or apply light to medium pressure

3. Press- 3-5 counts. Each count is equal to 1 second

•  Movement can be done with your left or right hand

4. Next measure 2-3 fingers from the tip of the xiphoid process

5. Under the 2nd or 3rd finger put the other fingers of your hand

6. Press slightly or pressure depends on your tolerance. Apply an upward motion( You can use both hands).

7. Count three to five times. There are instances where more counts are needed to soften the part being massage which is below xiphoid. ( don’t know why I can’t find an English term for this part of the body which we call here in the Philippines as “Rusok” = Ilocano; Sikmura=Tagalog.

What to expect after doing the massage?

If the procedures were done right, you will experience the following:

1. You will burp and the gas/air passes through your mouth easily with relief

2. If the procedure was not enough the urge to burp stops short of coming out giving you unsatisfied feeling. You need to repeat the procedure

3. If you don’t burp the gas will go out the other end. It may smell but the relief is very rewarding




What to remember before doing the procedures/steps?

1. Do it on an empty stomach (no food and no water)

2. If you have just eaten or drunk be sure an hour or more lapsed before you start

3. No alcohol, please

4. It is best done before sleeping at night, or early in the morning

5. If it doesn’t work at first keep doing it for a week or two weeks until the part below your xiphoid softens

6. If it still doesn’t work after two weeks, it’s your choice if you continue or better consult your doctor because you may have something else worse than just heartburn.

7. Always remember this is not a replacement for medical procedure.

NOTE: While I said the technique is best done on empty stomach, I found out that a slight massage when you feel you have dyspepsia after accidentally eating more than your stomach capacity HELPS.

And let me share another remedy we learned from our old folk’s when you feel you have overstuffed your stomach with food: Find cold water and put some on your hand then rub it over your abdomen. Be sure to include your “Sikmura” – that area just underneath your xiphoid process.

To have a better idea on how to do the steps, please, watch the video.