Heartburn is caused due to stomach acid spilling into the esophagus and irritating the unprotected lining of the esophagus. There are quite a few causes of the problem, and the treatment has to be an integrated approach. As the problem involves the digestive system, eating habits are the major cause.

Avoid foods that induce copious secretion of acid in the stomach. These foods include citrus fruits, chocolate, mint products, tomatoes, raw onions, garlic, black pepper, chili, vinegar, all fatty foods, spicy foods, cloves, nutmeg, coffee, tea, caffeine or carbonated beverages and alcohol. Avoid cooking food with fat or oil, like fried or saut