Heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease, occurs when stomach acid backs up into the tube (esophagus) that carries food from your mouth to the stomach.Frequent heartburn is a serious factor in the development of throat cancer and can lead to precancerous changes in the esophagus called Barrett's esophagus.The Symptoms include burning and cramping pain behind the breastbone, in the throat and upper abdomen, which usually gets worse after eating, at night, or when lying down or bending over.Other complaints are burning and sour belching of half-digested food, nausea and vomiting, a bitter and sour taste in the mouth, dry cough and hoarseness.Causes of heartburn are overweight, pregnancy, an excess of stomach acid but also too litte gastric juices, an inflammation of the stomach lining, stomach ulcer, stress and psychological factors, a diaphragmatic hernia, metabolic disorders, hormonal changes and food intolerances.In this homeopathic and naturopathic adviser, I will give you recommendations how to treat and prevent heartburn with Homeopathy, Schuessler salts (also named cell salts, tissue salts) and herbal tinctures.I will present you the most proven homeopathic remedies and Schuessler salts, including the appropriate potency and dosage.Naturopathy works holistically. It does not treat single symptoms only. It treats the whole body, mind and soul. I wish you much success, joy in life and especially your health.