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Acid Reflux Tips And Tricks That Can Help You
Do you (or does a family member) suffer from acid reflux? Those that do know how uncomfortable the disorder can be. Acid reflux causes your insides to feel like they are burning. You can reduce the pain of heartburn by using the tips in this article.

Don't eat spicy foods if you have acid reflux. These foods can worsen acid buildup in the digestive tract and worsen your symptoms. Avoid these items and you will feel better right away.

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Stress can cause acid reflux. When your stress level is too high, the stomach produces more acid than normal. Try to do something relaxing after each meal. You can watch some television, read a good book or do anything relaxing.

To thicken the mucuous lining of the stomach, try slippery elm. It does this by helping to protect your stomach against acidity. Many people mix a tablespoon or two into some water and drink it after eating or just before bed.

Consider eliminating alcohol from your diet. Alcohol causes acid build up in your stomach and it may deteriorate the lining in your stomach, which can cause acid reflux. Therefore, when going out, use moderation when drinking alcohol.

Don't allow stress to spiral out of control in any area of your life. Stress can produce more acid, which will come up through your stomach and cause acid reflux. Figure out what is stressing you out and get it out of your life.

Take your time while eating. Rather than consuming your entire meal all at once, stop before you get full. Chew each bite many times and enjoy the taste. Gorging yourself quickly can bring on an episode of acid reflux. Put your fork down every time you take a bite to really slow your eating down.

If you have weight to lose, work on taking it off. Carrying extra weight (especially over the abdomen) can cause acid reflux. It pushes acid up your esophagus. Acid reflux could even cause damage to your esophagus if you do not find a solution. Staying healthy and exercising will help immensely.

Find ways to wind down and release stress. If you eat meals when you are feeling a great deal of stress, it can cause excessive stomach acids and heartburn. When you are done with your meal, engage in a yoga session. Never lay down after a meal.

You should be doing moderate exercise. Exercises that you could incorporate into your routine include walking and aerobic swimming. You can help keep the food you ate in your stomach using gravity when you stay upright.

Cinnamon gum chewed after you eat can be a huge relief. Chewing increases saliva, which in turn starts neutralizing stomach acid. In addition, chewing gum makes people swallow more. Repeated swallowing helps keep the stomach acid and other contents inside the stomach.

The next time acid reflux flares up, you'll know exactly what to do. In the past, all you could do was grin and bear it. Now, you can actually do something about it. With the help of these tips, you can banish acid reflux for good.

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