Well, it is true to a certain extent. It does help to neutralize the acidity, but its nothing but a short term relieve. Milk contains fats and protein. When these component enter the body, they encourage more acid juices to be secreted in the stomach so that it can digest the proteins. so before long, you may find your mister gastric returning to you. And if you keep drinking milk as a cure for gastric, it won't help you in long term.

So, if you are reluctant to see the doctors and take those chemicals, why not try out some natural remedies??

1. Drink a lot of water

2. Take in garlic. Long term consumption of garlic helps to prevent stomach acidity. However, for short term effect, try crushing 2 cloves of garlic and eat it. It should help.

3. Drink apple cider vinegar. It too can combine with garlic to help relieve gastric pain. Crush a couple cloves of garlic into a few tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, refrigerate and take a spoonful for instant relief.

Do let your friends know if you know someone who has gastric problems. Who knows if that might save your future husband/wife ? XD