Category: Reflux Guide
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Sleep Habits for Acid Reflux
If you have acid reflux disease, you know that getting a good night’s rest can sometimes be difficult. In fact, if you experience heartburn, you’re likely to have sleep-related difficulties including insomnia, daytime fatigue, restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea.
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Laryngitis and Acid Reflux
Acid reflux disease or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) may lead to laryngitis, which is inflammation in the voice box that reduces a person’s ability to talk and communicate effectively.
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Esophageal Strictures
People who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease may be at risk for esophageal strictures, a condition that can interfere with proper eating and swallowing.
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Beyond Food: Other Causes of Heartburn and GERD
Heartburn and acid reflux is often blamed on eating foods like coffee, soda, tomatoes, alcohol, and chocolate, but there may be other factors that contribute to frequent heartburn. Find out what changes you can make besides avoiding specific foods to help prevent heartburn.
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Eating Smaller Meals for GERD
When it comes to avoiding acid reflux and heartburn, reducing the amount you eat at a meal can be as important as avoiding specific trigger foods. If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eating smaller meals more frequently can be a valuable habit for controlling your symptoms and avoiding discomfort.
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Eating Protein with GERD
Protein is one of the most essential nutrients in any healthy diet. However, many high-protein foods are also high in fat, and this can cause acid reflux and heartburn in those who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Learning to choose and prepare proteins in a way that minimizes your risk of acid reflux can…
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Cutting Back on Alcohol with Acid Reflux
Because alcohol is a common trigger of acid reflux, it can cause pain and discomfort in many people who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Identifying Foods that Trigger Your Heartburn
Each person who suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has specific trigger foods that are more likely to cause acid reflux and heartburn. By finding your own trigger foods, you can make it easier to avoid GERD symptoms at every meal and remain free of heartburn.
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Avoiding Hidden Acid in Food
Sometimes, acid reflux triggers are obvious. Oranges, chocolate, coffee—these are well-known problem foods for heartburn sufferers, and if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may already working hard to avoid them. But there are some foods that are much less overt about their acid-boosting properties.
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Do You Have GERD, or Just Heartburn?
For many people, heartburn is only an occasional problem, causing momentary discomfort after a meal.
