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started by Ariel Monroe on 23 Apr 12
started by Ariel Monroe on 23 Apr 12
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started by Ariel Monroe on 23 Apr 12
o Citrus fruits
o Tomatoes and tomato-based sauces and dishes
o Chocolates
o Caffeinated drinks
?? Smoking.
Also contributing to one's understanding of what is heartburn are factors that increase the acidity in the stomach:
?? Stress
?? Smoking
?? Acidic Foods
?? Synthetic drugs
Managing Heartburn
Given the foregoing facts, it becomes clear that simply making lifestyle changes can bring about huge improvements in your condition. If you want to prevent heartburn, here are some things you ought to do:
?? Avoid, or at the very least, limit consumption of foods that weaken LES unnecessarily, and those foods, as well, that increase production of stomach acids.
?? Choose foods that are easier to digest so as not to stress your stomach out too much.
?? Quit smoking.
?? Keep your meals small, but more frequently done. According to experts, six small meals are better than 3 large ones.
?? Enjoy every bite. Chew your foods carefully. The act of chewing encourages production of saliva which helps neutralize stomach acids and bring back to the stomach.
?? Chew on a gum (sugar-free, no less), for the same reason as above.
?? Take sips of water during mealtime, but don't load your stomach with several glasses of water at one time. This adds pressure to your stomach, forcing some of the acids to regurgitate.
?? Take a walk after eating. Help your body digest the food more quickly. After eating, stand up and walk for a few minutes.
?? Employ stress management techniques to avoid stress. As they say, when you are about to blow your top, whistle. Doesn't the kettle sing when it boils? Don't let stress consume you, although I wouldn't advise you to take it lightly either. Escaping stress is not the answer to your problem; managing it properly is. When you are under stress use effective management techniques to control it in a constructive manner.
?? If on medication, always take it with meals, unless specified otherwise.
If you've been suffering from heartburn for years, make it a priority to understand what is heartburn, its symptoms, and triggering factors.
The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn. Heartburn is experienced by most people at some time or another. It requires evaluation by a specialist only when it is experienced repeatedly, when it persists despite over-the-counter remedies, or when it is accompanied by more alarming symptoms such as weigh loss, difficulty swallowing, or bleeding. If you have never experienced heartburn, it may be difficult to imagine what it feels like - and if you have, you are painfully familiar with this unpleasant sensation. Most people describe it as a burning, dull ache, pain, or discomfort behind the sternum (breastbone), often seeming to extend up in the chest, occasionally as far up as the throat. The discomfort of heartburn can be so intense that it feels like a heart attack, or so mild that it is barely noticeable.
Heartburn tends to occur after a meal, and especially after a large meal eaten at night or a meal that includes fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, or peppermint. What else can cause GERD symptoms? Any of the following, alone or in combination:
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