Avoid: The most important things are stop smoking, decrease alcohol intake, do not eat 2 hours before going to bed. Elevate the head of the bed, avoid tight fitting clothes, loose weight if you are overweight. Ten pounds can make a huge difference. See a doctor to make sure that this is not just a symptoms of something else. Reflux symptoms can be many things.
Answered 5/27/2017
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Heartburn: Avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, caffeine & carbonated beverages. Try acupuncture, hypnosis, ginger tea, relaxation exercises. See if specific foods are triggers such as chocolate, corn, fried foods, dairy, fatty food, potato chips, creamy or oily dressings, marbled sirloin, high fat bakery items, raw onions, tomatoes, potatoes, spearmint, & peppermint. Orange, cranberry or grapefruit juice & lemons >
Answered 6/3/2017
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