Monday, October 27, 2008

Acid Reflux Advice Diet Tips (GERD)

Use these tips for proper digestion of the daily

You can help your digestive system healthy and functioning well. Here are some tips that you can practice everyday.

Diet

* As part of a diet for people with acid reflux disease (GERD), eat small portions for each meal. It is better, 4 or 5 small meals per day to eat much at once.
* Keep a list of foods that aggravate your heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux. And to avoid these foods. In your diet, try to avoid some of the foods which are often difficult:
o citrus fruits
o chocolate
o beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee or soft drinks
o fatty and fried foods
o garlic and onions
o peppermint
o spicy food
o tomato-based foods like spaghetti and pizza sauce

Lifestyle

* Avoid smoking, which is harmful for your overall health and May contribute to acid reflux.
* Avoid tight clothing, can mean additional pressure on the stomach and aggravate the symptoms of acid reflux.
* Watch your weight. Extra pounds can put pressure on your abdomen.

Sleep

* Try to sleep with your head raised. Place a wedge under the mattress. With the head higher than the fuselage, you can help stomach acid flowing into your esophagus and to prevent night heartburn.
* Wait at least 2-3 hours before going to bed after a meal. Subject shortly after a meal can cause stomach contents flowing back into your esophagus and cause acid reflux or heartburn.
* Try to sleep on the left side. Research shows that this position May to help with reflux.

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