Symptoms
People with GERD (Gastroesophaeal Reflux Disease)have heartburn, which usually feels like a burning pain that begins in the chest and may travel upward to the throat. Many people also feel a regurgitation of stomach contents into the mouth, leaving an acid or bitter taste. Some people with GERD may also have coughing while lying down, increased production of saliva, and difficulty sleeping after eating.
Healthy Lifestyle Tips
Smoking weakens the LES and is a strong risk factor for GERD.2, 3, 4 A study of infants with GERD found that exposure to cigarette smoke in the environment is associated with reflux, leading the authors conclude that secondhand smoke contributes directly to GERD in infants.5 No similar studies on environmental smoke have been done with adults. Psychological stress and alcohol have also been shown to be associated with the weakening of the LES and symptoms of GERD
Try a little licorice Support mucous-membrane healing by chewing 250 to 500 mg of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) before meals and bedtime.
Kick unhealthy habits Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol to ease irritation that could lead to cancer of the esophagus.
Uncover the irritants Experiment with your diet to find out what triggers the discomfort; high-fat foods, spicy foods, peppermint, spearmint, chocolate, and acidic beverages are all potential culprits.
Schedule your meals Avoid eating prior to exercise and right before bedtime to reduce symptoms
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