Reducing Acid Reflux Symptoms
Acid reflux is experienced by about
40% of all Americans. This is somehow a common occurrence. This is
characterized by a feeling of burning acid going up to your mouth. This is a
very uncomfortable sensation that is actually suffered by many. Many people
want to get rid of this uncomfortable feeling. Many believe that they will just
have to endure this condition when actually there are also ways on how to limit
the occurrence of acid reflux symptoms. Some lifestyle changes may be
necessary in order to decrease the symptoms presented.
Adjusting
your diet and eating habits could prevent acid reflux. You should eat small
frequent meals. This makes it easier for digestive tract to work on it. Chew
the food properly and slowly. You should be able to enjoy every bite that you
take. You would know that it is time to stop eating when you have are not
feeling hungry anymore. Overeating should be avoided at all time. This can
result to indigestion and lead to acid reflux. Greasy and spicy foods are among
the most common food items to cause reflux. Once you know the personal triggers
for this occurrence, make sure to limit your intake of these foods.
Changing
your drink choices also greatly affects the occurrence of acid reflux. Water
consumptions should always be in liberation. Drinks such as wine, beer and
carbonated beverages increase acid concentration and make them rise, this can
lead to increased chances of experiencing reflux. Orange and tomato juice could
also cause this discomfort along with other acidic drinks and caffeinated
drinks. Alcohol is tolerated as long as it is consumed in moderation. This
drink slows down the process of digestion leading to further acid reflux.
Your body
position could also contribute to reflux. Always make sure that your head is
elevated to decrease this occurrence. After eating a meal, always remember to
remain upright. Lying down while watching TV or sleeping directly after a meal
should be avoided at all times. The time for digestion usually takes up to 3
hours so you should wait for about that time before sleeping. You could also
make sure that your head is elevated by 6 inches to reduce the symptoms. This
will makes sure the stomach acid will not go into the throat.
There are a
lot of food and drinks that you could take to lessen or decrease acid reflux.
Some examples of these types of food and drinks are: red apples, bananas,
pineapple juice, honey and also vinegar mixed in an eight ounce glass of water.
You could also use baking soda dissolved in an eight ounce glass in order to
decrease acid reflux symptoms.
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