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You know that chewing gum can help bad breath, and many ex-smokers have kicked the habit by using it - but did you know that chewing gum is also a natural remedy for heartburn? Researchers...

You know that chewing gum can help bad breath, and many ex-smokers have kicked the habit by using it – but did you know that chewing gum is also a natural remedy for heartburn? Researchers at the University of Alabama have found that chewing sugarless gum after meals increases saliva production, which helps clear away the gastric acids that cause heartburn.

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