5 ways to Relief From Acid Reflux

If you are having repeated episodes of heartburn - or any other symptoms of acid reflux - you can try
 the following:

1.. Getting up after eating

When you are standing, or even sitting, gravity alone helps keep the acid in the stomach, where it occurs.
 Eating should be finished three hours before going to bed. This means that there is no nap after lunch, 
and no late dinner or midnight snack. 

2.. Eat sparingly and slowly

When the stomach is full, there may be more reflux in the oesophagus. If it fits into your schedule, you 
can try what is sometimes called "grazing" - eating small meals more often rather than three meals a day.

3. Do not drink carbonated drinks

They make us burp, which sends acid directly into the oesophagus. Drink flat water instead of sparkling
water. 

4.  Avoid certain foods

People suffering from acid reflux were once instructed to eliminate all but the softest foods from their 
diet. But now it is not so. There are still some foods that are higher than others, which include 
peppermint, fatty and spicy foods, coffee, tea, chocolate, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and wine. Eating any
 of these foods regularly, you can try to eliminate them to see if doing so controls your reflux, and then
 add them back one by one. 

5. Sleep on a tilt  

Most preferably, your head should rest 6 to 8 inches higher than your feet. You can accomplish this by
 using an "extra-tall" bed riser on the legs that support the head of your bed. If your sleeping partner is 
included in this change, try using foam wedge support for your upper body. Do not try to make a nail by
 stacking pillows. They will not provide you with the necessary support.