But there are days when you often wonder if this is just acid reflux. After all, in spite of taking your medications and following your doctor’s order, you have episodes of heartburn even if you are just lounging around. You feel lucky when you get eight straight hours of sleep. On most nights, you were awakened by that terrible pain at the back of your throat and pungent, lingering taste in your mouth. And you remember your doctor telling you, “It can’t be that bad.”
It is important that you consider what you did to deserve this. Everything you do (yes, even going to the gym), what you drink, and most importantly what you devour affect how greatly your acid reflux affect your schedule and day. But you might take comfort in knowing that you can do something to prevent acid reflux from worsening. Here’s how:
Avoiding some beverages. Coffee and alcoholic beverages are just two of the obvious choices that you know you need to totally avoid when you have acid reflux and heartburn. But make sure that you have also included carbonated beverages, tea (even the decaffeinated varieties), and acidic, citrus fruit juices.
Avoid certain foods. Everything that has mint, citrus fruit, fatty, spicy ingredient, garlic, and onion in it is definitely a major DON’T for acid reflux and heartburn sufferers.
Lessening the pressure. Take a load off your tummy by choosing comfortable clothing — even when you are feeling good about your body. If you have gained weight, you may want to consult your doctor about losing few extra pounds to better manage your condition and health.
Stop smoking. Another great reason why you should just put off the putt. Smoking essentially increases the occurrence of your heartburn symptoms since it increases the amount of acid secreted by your stomach. Reconsider your options. Your heartburn symptoms may be just one of the signals your body are sending you to tell you that it’s time you quit smoking.
This early let me tell you that severe cases of acid reflux and heartburn are worse. Add all the symptoms above to nausea, dizziness, and vomiting and you’d get the picture. But whether yours is a mild or severe case of acid reflux, you know that there are better ways to stop your heartburn symptoms than just relying on your antacids. In fact, those who have been with their antacids for quite some time know that it is really more practical to naturally stop acid reflux than spend hundred of dollars every year on their bottles of antacids.
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