Acid Reflux...tips To Avoid And Conquer

[sleevediva 31]

Below is a great article on tips and tricks for Acid Reflux. I know many sleevers struggle at one point or another with bouts of acid reflux. I hope this helps!

01. Skip the aerated drinks as well as the caffeine. Opt for herbal tea instead.

02. Have a glass of lukewarm Water every day.

03. Include banana, watermelon and cucumber in your daily diet. Watermelon juice is great for curing acidity.

04. Coconut water is known to soothe the system if you suffer from acidity.

05. Drink a glass of milk – everyday.

06. Have your last meal at least two to three hours before you hit the sack.

07. Keeping long intervals between meals is another cause for acidity. Have small but regular meals.

08. Try to avoid pickles, spicy chutneys, vinegar, etc.

09. Boil some mint leaves in water and have a glass of this after meals.

10. Sucking on a piece of clove is another effective remedy.

11. Jaggery, lemon, banana, almonds and yogurt are all known to give you instant relief from acidity.

12. Excessive smoking and drinking will increase acidity, so cut down.

13. Try chewing gum. The saliva generated helps move food through the esophagus, easing symptoms of heartburn.

14. Ginger aids in digestion. Either buy powdered ginger in capsule forms or add the herb to your recipes.< /p>

15. A simple preparation of lemon water with sugar can be sipped on an hour before lunch to reduce uneasiness.

16. Have vegetables like drumsticks, Beans, pumpkin, cabbage, carrot and spring onions.

Source: http://www.tips-tricks.net/health/tips-for-cure-acidity-gastric/

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Not sure where you got this list from but they do not all apply to people with VSG. For example: gum chewing, sugar Water and some vegetables.

[castiel 66]

I've read that milk only provides temporary relief, but there may be acid rebound due to fat. So maybe skim milk might be the better option for temporary relief?

[sleevediva 31]

I wouldn't say all the tips are for sleevers, but then again, not eveyone follows the guidelines. It's more general but I still felt if might be useful for some...kind of like an idiot's guide.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Nice list, thanks!!!