How to stop acid reflux
February 1, 2009 by
Has it been another one of those nights where the pain of acid reflux has kept you awake and miserable? Perhaps you are worried about going to the doctor because you fear what the treatment may be to get lasting help. Although you still need to see your doctor, there are many other things you can do to help stop acid reflux.
Your Sleeping Habits:
If you have acid reflux, don’t go to sleep right after eating. Don’t lie down on the couch and watch TV, either. You need to sit up for at least a half hour after eating, to help keep your food and the digestive acids in place. By lying down right away, the food and digestive acids are just going to come right back up your throat.
Pile up your pillows so that you are not sleeping flat on your back and can’t be woken up with acid reflux. There are special foam pillows and wedges marketed as GERD pillows or anti-snoring pillows that can help keep your head up all night. They take a few nights to get used to.
Other Practical Advice:
If you are serious about how to stop acid reflux, stop wearing tight clothes. That presses against your digestive system like a hand squeezing a tube of toothpaste.
You also need to stop smoking, as tobacco smoke irritates your entire digestive system, as well as your throat. If you ever needed an excuse to quit, this is it!
You need to cut down or eliminate alcoholic beverages, too, as this puts on weight but also irritates your digestive system. If you can’t cut them completely out, please water down your drinks. Substitute at least one drink with a cup of herbal tea.
This article is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and you should always consult your physician on any health related matters.
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