Got Heartburn?

1. Avoid your unique food triggers.
Common culprits include chocolate, caffeine, peppermint, spicy foods, butter, oil, fatty meat, fried foods, citrus fruit, tomatoes, and raw onion.

2. Avoid alcohol & tobacco.
Both promote stomach acid backing into the esophagus. Smoking reduces the production of saliva, a natural acid-fighter which also helps wash down stomach acid.

3. Eat small meals frequently.
A too-full stomach can cause acids to back up and cause that burning sensation.

4. Lose a few and loosen up.
Obese people are nearly three times more likely to have heartburn and acid reflux, and too-tight clothing around your middle can push acid into the esophagus.

5. Elevate your head by 6-8 inches when you sleep.
This helps stomach acid drain more quickly – by nearly 70% according to one study