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Drugs known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, reduce symptoms and help heal the esophagus by inhibiting stomach acid secretion. Photo Credit: Melissa Ross/Moment Open/Getty Images Acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when stomach acids leak back into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation of the esophageal lining. Protecting the esophagus from acidity allows the lining to heal. Steps you can take to protect your esophagus from acid reflux include weight loss and lifestyle changes, medications to suppress stomach acid and, in some instances, surgery to strengthen the valve -- the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES -- that stops acid from refluxing upward.
Thatâs because there isnât much research to support the use of honey as a natural heartburn remedy; however, many people take it to relieve their heartburn symptoms. The belief is that the honey soothes the lining of the esophagus and helps heal any damage caused by acid reflux, which minimizes GERD symptoms. Itâs also thought that honey contains enzymes that can aid in digestion, which makes reflux less likely to occur. How to take honey for acid reflux