You can find some quick relief from your heartburn with a few self-care remedies.
Try these out:
Eat frequent smaller meals instead of three larger ones.
This will help prevent excessive production of stomach acid.
Eat slowly.
One way to help you slow down while eating is to put your fork or spoon down between bites.
Don't go to bed with a full stomach.
Stay up at least three hours after eating your last meal or large snack before going to bed. This gives acid levels a chance to decrease before your body is in a position where heartburn is more likely to occur.
Raise the head of your bed several inches.
With your head elevated, it will help prevent reflux during the night.
Avoid your heartburn triggers.
Examples of foods and beverages that can trigger heartburn are coffee (including decaf), alcohol, fatty foods, caffeine-containing beverages and foods, onions, peppermint, chocolate, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes.
Stop smoking.
Nicotine can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, the muscle that controls the opening between the esophagus and stomach and prevents the acid-containing contents of the stomach from entering the esophagus.
Wear looser-fitting clothes.
Tight clothing squeezes the midsection and tends to push stomach contents upward.
Lose weight.
If you are overweight, losing weight can help relieve your symptoms.
Chew gum.
Chewing gum can provide short-term heartburn relief by stimulating the production of saliva, which dilutes and flushes out stomach acid.
Drink warm liquids.
Drinking a glass of lukewarm water or herbal tea after a meal can dilute and flush out stomach acid.
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