Healthy Living
Heartburn Relief
Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus. The following lifestyle changes may eliminate ore reduce the frequency of your symptoms.
1. Avoid your triggers - Most people have specific foods and beverages that trigger heartburn.
2. Lose excess weight - Excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen, which crowds your stomach and can cause acid backup.
3. Avoid tightness at your waist - Reduce pressure on your abdomen by loosing your belt or by not wearing control- top stockings.
4. Eat smaller meals - Doing so reduces pressure from the stomach on the lower esophageal sphinter and makes it less likely stomach acid will escape into your esophagus.
5. Don't lie down after a meal - Wait two to three hours after a meal before you lie down.
6. Don't use tobacco - tobacco interferes with function of the lower esophageal sphincter.
7. Raise the head of your bed - If you're bothered by heartburn in the night, elevate the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches using blocks under the legs.
No comments:
Post a Comment