A bitter taste in the mouth, a constant cough, sore throat, tiredness ... if you are waking every morning with these conditions of nighttime heartburn, you should do something.
A large number of people experience heartburn and the more serious condition gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) everyday. And studies show that night-time heartburn affects nearly 4 out of 5 of heartburn sufferers disturbing sleep and damaging their ability to function the following day.
If you are one of these people, find nighttime heartburn relief with these simple tips given below.
- Avert heartburn by limiting acidic foods, like grapefruit, oranges, tomatoes or vinegar
- Spicy foods give you heartburn so cut down pepper or chilies.
- Don't lie down for 2 to 3 hours after you eat. When you are sitting upright, gravity aids drain food and stomach acid into your stomach and intestines.
- Enjoy lean meats and non - fatty foods. Greasy foods (like French fries and cheeseburgers) can trigger heartburn instantly.
- Cut back on stuff like chocolate, mint, citrus, tomatoes, pepper, vinegar, catsup and mustard.
- Avoid drinks that can activate reflux, like alcohol, drinks with caffeine and carbonated drinks.
- Eat smaller meals and you may avert activating GERD symptoms.
- Alcohol can relax the esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD, so avoid it.
- Avoid snacking at bedtime. Eating close to bedtime can set off heartburn symptoms.
- Eat meals 2 to 3 hours before sleep.
