Does baking powder/soda mixed with water work for heartburn?

If so how much should I use? Milk isn't working and I've no Rennies or any other antacids in the house and I'm in quite a lot of discomfort :( If anyone has any other home remedies for heartburn that actually work, they would be very much appreciated. Thank you all in advance.Does baking powder/soda mixed with water work for heartburn?
Use baking SODA (sodium bicarbonate) - I don't know if baking powder has the same effect since the chemical composition may be different (?). Sodium bicarbonate is a base which will neutralize the acid released by the stomach. Just follow the directions on the box although I do it my way: that is, swallowing about 1/2 tablespoon of soda and chasing it with water. Mmmmmm...I just love the impending burp! (lol...)





It helps tremendously to sit up. If you must lay down, prop yourself up in a 45 degree angle. That prevents the acid from traveling up your esophagus which is the source of the pain.





Of course it is recommended NOT to over-use sodium bicarbonate because too much will change your body chemistry too much (you don't want to offset your body's acid/base balance). Also, be careful using baking soda when you have over-stuffed yourself. You WILL burp, so you've gotta have enough space inside for this pleasant explosion - lol...





Not sure of other rememdies...good luck, my friend!





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Note: vinegar is an acid too. I don't know if you'd want to add MORE acid - ??





Pepcid does wonders if you don't mind over-the-counter remedies...Does baking powder/soda mixed with water work for heartburn?
You can use baking soda as an antacid. If you are using Arm %26amp; Hammer I know for sure that it says on the box how much to use. I believe it is 1/2 teaspoon in water but not 100% on that. Just don't use too much.
Mix a half teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water, and it sure does work well to neutralize stomach acid. Be ready for a huge belch!
Teaspoon of vinegar is even better. It got rid of my acid reflux problem.
It's the same thing as Alka Seltzer
try a mint tea or any peppermint this works,
yes i teaspoon in warm water...............do not use more than 2 or 3 times in 24 hours