Have you ever wondered what would be the optimal sleeping position when suffering from heartburn?Or which position you absolutely must avoid?
We all know that awful feeling of regurgitation, choking and constant coughing at night as we try to sleep to no avail. I remember I used to wake up to night with a taste of acid in my mouth. I almost threw up in bed.
Some people are diagnosed as having silent reflux. They don’t exhibit the same classic heartburn GERD symptoms such as burning feeling or pain in the cheat area. They actually experience something completely different.
What they often complain about is hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, chronic cough or a bitter taste in the mouth.
In infants, most acid reflux cases will resolve by 12 months of age and do not necessarily require treatment. Babies are more likely to have a weak LES because it hasn’t fully developed yet. This makes that muscle more relaxed when it should stay shut.
Diagnosis is difficult since they can’t properly articulate or express how they feel.
When you have acid reflux, you know exactly which foods trigger symptoms or worsen them and which foods are safe.
But what if your gluten intolerance is behind your recent heartburn episodes ?
Over time, esophagitis or reflux disease that are left untreated can lead to a dangerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus.
Barrett’s esophagus is characterized by a cellular change in the lining of the esophagus that may lead to esophageal cancer.
The following reflux relief principals can help decrease heartburn symptoms. They can work on mild to severe localized cases of GERD.
The more you implement from these principals the faster you’ll recover from your next acid reflux episode.
Low-fiber diets have been associated with colon cancer AND hiatal hernia, which is linked to GERD.
Consuming low amounts of fiber can cause serious digestive problems and poor elimination of food and both are the major causes of acid reflux and other chronic diseases. But how much fiber do you really need?
You already know that food, whether it is acid forming or alkaline forming, contributes to your internal environment and ultimately your internal balance.
The modern Western Diet is packed with Acid Forming foods such as sugar, meats, alcohol and sodas.
But what about how you feel, your emotions, and even your daily physical activity and workout, can they all have an effect on your heartburn condition?
Can eating only during a specific time benefit your acid reflux condition or make it worse?