At least sixty million people in this country experience from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) These acid reflux symptoms include a burning sensation in the esophagus, pain in the stomach, behind the breast bone, bloating, nausea, gas and sometimes shortness of breath.

These symptoms of acid reflux occur as soon as the hydrochloric acid used to digest food backs up and begins to irritate the the lining of the esophagus lining.

Easy Acid Reflux Help

There are many do it yourself remedies one can try to prevent acid reflux.

Here are some acid reflux self help treatments to try:

Try Eating Smaller Meals Eat smaller meals, if you eat large meals, it tends to remain in your stomach for many hours and this can increase the chances for gastro esophageal reflux.

It helps relieve esophageal irritation. All you do is pour a cup of boiling water over two to three teaspoons of fresh or dried chamomile flowers and let it steep You can easily drink three cups on a daily basis.

Relax while you eat Stress can enhance the acid production inside the stomach. Relax at mealtime Don’t rush your meals. Chew your food completely.

Are you overweight? Lose weight. Excess weight can put pressure on the stomach and can contribute to acid reflux.

Relax between meals. Try one of the relaxation therapies such as deep breathing, to prevent as well as relieving acid reflux.

Make sure that you maintain postures that tend to minimize the risk of reflux for at least three hours after the meal. Some people also get good relief by mixing a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water. This concoction is supposed to be consumed with your meal.

Do not eat within 3 hours of going to bed Avoid eating bed time snacks completely. Don’t even eat small bedtime snacks.

If you smoke try to cut back or don’t smoke at all. Nicotine can stimulate stomach acid.

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