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Home > Search > Acid RefluxLifestyle changes preventing Acid Reflux10 Tips Preventing Acid Reflux - 1Author : Tipsinlife.com
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Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
A full stomach can put extra pressure on
the lower esophageal sphincter (LES),
which will increase the chance that some
of this food will reflux into the
esophagus.
Avoid foods and beverages that can
trigger reflux of stomach contents.
Some foods and beverages increase the
risk of reflux by relaxing the LES.
These include alcohol; beverages
containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea
and cola drinks; carbonated beverages;
citrus fruits and juices; tomatoes and
tomato sauces; chocolate; spicy and
fatty foods.
Don't eat within two to three hours
before bedtime.
Lying down with a full stomach can cause
stomach contents to press harder against
the LES, increasing the chances of
refluxed food.
If you're overweight, lose the extra
pounds.
Obesity increases abdominal pressure,
which can then push stomach contents up
into the esophagus.
Elevate your head a few inches while you
sleep.
Lying down flat presses the stomach's
contents against the LES. With the head
higher than the stomach, gravity helps
reduce this pressure. You can elevate
your head in a couple of ways. You can
place bricks, blocks or anything that's
sturdy securely under the legs at the
head of your bed. You can also use an
extra pillow, or a wedge-shaped pillow,
to elevate your head.
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