I Live Younger January 2018

7 EXPERT TIPS ABOUT
THAT CAN REALLY
HELP YOU
by
Matthew Dubose
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Acid reflux creates a burning pain in the lower chest area, often after eating.
Here are some expert advice on how you can manage and avoid acid reflux.
Acid reflux can really put a
wrench into your plans for
the day. It may even seem like
there is nothing you can do
to stop it, leaving you hurting
and tired. What do you do to manage your
acid reflux symptoms? Give this article a
read for ways to vanquish acid reflux.
1
EAT 3 HOURS BEFORE BEDTIME
Dinner should be had no less
than three hours prior to bed. In other
words, do not eat any later than 6:00
PM if you typically go to sleep at 9:00
PM each night. The acid in your stomach
stays put when you stand or sit upright.
Lying in a prone position allows acid to
travel upwards. When lying down on a full
stomach, more pressure is applied to the
LES muscle; this will cause acid reflux to
occur. That is why you should wait a few
hours prior to sleeping.
2
STOP SMOKING
Stop smoking if you want to get rid
of acid reflux. Smoking is very aggravating
to acid reflux. It slows digestion, increas-
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