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Remedy for Heartburn

While standing, bend your left leg back and grasp the ankle with your left hand. Stretch your right arm out in front of you, keeping the wrist well flexed (A).

While breathing out, bend your right knee (B).

As you breathe in, push your left foot against your left hand. The traction between your hand and foot will pull your arm and shoulder back, causing your chest open to the left (C).

Holding your breath, maintain the position for 3 seconds.

Breathe out, and slowly return to the starting position.

After taking a breath, bend your right knee again while breathing out (B).

This time as you breathe in, lift your left leg back as far as possible and stretch your arm and chest forward as a counterbalance (D).

Holding your breath, maintain this position for 3 seconds.

As you breathe out, return slowly to the starting position.

Perform the entire exercise 3 to 5 times. Then practice the exercise on the other side.