text: With all these answers, I am surprised no one has mentioned Aloe Vera. It is simply the best!\n\nCertainly taking antacids will only make the condition worse and baking soda is not much better.\n\nJust as Aloe Vera helps heal outside skin conditions, it also soothes your inside skin conditions such as heartburn. I recommend about three ounces in a glass and you should feel relief within about ten minute.\n\nUnlike antacids, Aloe Vera also has a side benefit of helping alkalizing your system. If you are familiar with the PH balancing Alkaline Diet, you will see that Aloe Vera as most herbs is a very alkalizing food. Over time eating alkalizing foods will reduce your acidity.\n\nHope this helps.