Do you know that leaving untreated chronic heartburn acid reflux for years can lead to esophageal erosion, ulcers and even cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, esophageal cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in USA. In most cases, they are diagnosed at an advance stage which survival rate is relatively low.
In fact, it is very common for at least one out of five American adults to have heartburn acid reflux at least once a week. This is quite an alarming figure.
Frequent bouts of indigestion like at least once a week sound a warning that there is a need to change in your lifestyle and diet. The best approach is to consult your doctor. However, here are some basic heartburn acid reflux remedies can be used immediately.
- Keep a food diary. This will help to keep track of all kinds of food that you have eaten and find the trigger food that cause heartburn symptoms.
- Eat smaller meals instead of 3 big meals. Frequent small meals can help your stomach to digest the food better.
- Avoid eating two to three hours before sleeping.
- Reduce stress in your lifestyle.
- Sleep on your left side, and keep your head above your stomach to keep acid from flowing up into the esophagus.
- Quit smoking and avoid caffeinated beverages
- Wear loose clothings and avoid tight pants or snug belts to reduce the stomach pressure.
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